The Lion King (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

92%

(13447 Ratings)

Positive

97%

Mixed

2%

Negative

1%

Members say

Entertaining, Enchanting, Great staging, Delightful, Must see

About the Show

Puppets and live actors create a magical world to tell the story of Simba's rise to the throne.

The worldwide sensation and winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Direction and Best Costumes by Julie Taymor, is based on the beloved 1994 animated Disney movie. Simba will someday inherit the throne of the Pridelands, but he isn't quite ready. When his devious Uncle Scar murders King Mufasa, Simba flees to escape his guilt. Time and new friends keep Simba company until his past comes back to remind him of his rightful place.

The music is by international superstar Elton John with lyrics by Tim Rice. The score includes 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' and 'Circle of Life.'

The musical is the third-longest-running show on Broadway - and the eighth longest-running show in the West End - and is notable for director Julie Taymor's concept which incorporates puppets to bring the animals to life.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (12,671)

95

Clever, Entertaining, Delightful, Enchanting

See it if Loved it! My daughter was 5 at the time and had the time of her life. Great family show! Great music! We even went back stage after!

Don't see it if It was wonderful. Everyone can see it!

95

Absorbing, Clever, Entertaining

See it if you want basic fun

Don't see it if you are too serious

95

Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining, Great staging, Masterful

See it if Wonderful show. Amazing costumes.

Don't see it if see it!

95

Entertaining, Delightful, Clever

See it if You're s fan of the movie or Disney in general.

Don't see it if You don't like Disney or "kid-friendly" shows.

95

Absorbing, Enchanting, Original, Great staging

See it if You want to be blown away by true spectacle!

Don't see it if You're not into musicals, I guess?

95

Clever, Entertaining, Great staging, Must see, Epic

See it if You love the music of the movie, you love costuming.

Don't see it if You can't watch theater with children.

95

Masterful, Must see, Epic, Great staging, Enchanting

See it if you loved the movie and are looking to be absorbed into the show

Don't see it if you didn't like the movie

95

Ambitious, Clever, Exquisite, Great staging, Riveting

See it if You appreciate great staging!

Don't see it if You have never seen the Disney musical. I guess? Just see it!

Critic Reviews (26)

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