The Lion King (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

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(13447 Ratings)

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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.

Show-Score Member Reviews (12,671)

Ambitious, Entertaining, Enchanting, Delightful, Must see

See it if You love Disney and the animated feature.

Don't see it if You're not a Disney fan.

Clever, Entertaining, Must see

See it if You enjoy a little spectacle in a musical.

Don't see it if You're not young at heart.

Enchanting, Great staging, Great acting, Great singing, Ambitious

See it if you want to watch an incredible and intricately formulated show. If you want a truly well done stage adaption of a Disney movie.

Don't see it if you want an adult themed show, don't like puppetry, or aren't into Disney

Absorbing, Ambitious, Enchanting, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if You love pure creative spectacle. Every scene is a visual delight.

Don't see it if You don't like Disney storylines and puppetry.

Amazing costumes and choreography. memorable songs and strong storyline

See it if want to see amazing costumes and enjoy a musical with a good storyline and memorable songs

Don't see it if you didn't like the movie or aren't interested in seeing a musical where actors are in animal costumes

Masterful, Enchanting, Great staging

See it if You love huge stage performances and are a fan of Disney

Don't see it if You are not a fan of large production musicals, particularly Disney shows

Amazing costumes, Epic, Riveting, Quirky, Classic

See it if You want a genuine Broadway experience. It was my first Broadway show, and I would defiantly recommend seeing it as a first Broadwat show

Don't see it if Go see it.

Delightful, Entertaining, Funny, Must see, Great singing

See it if you love Disney,want to see a show with your kids or enjoy stories with animals in the lead roles.

Don't see it if you don't like Disney movies/music.

Critic Reviews (26)

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