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)

Absorbing, Must see, Profound, Great singing, Great acting

See it if You love all things disney

Don't see it if You are scared by people walking through the aisles being animals

Delightful, Great staging, Resonant, Entertaining

See it if The staging was incredible. Great job with the costumes to bring the animals to life.

Don't see it if You don't like Disney.

Clever, Entertaining, Ambitious, Great staging

See it if you like the movie and want to see something truly unique on Broadway. Great costumes and animal characters.

Don't see it if didn't like the movie - the story is still terrible even though its on Broadway!

Profound, Entertaining, Ambitious

See it if You love artistry and amazing costume work

Don't see it if You are not into Disney movies turned into live stage adaptions

Delightful

See it if You love Disney, great costumes/puppets. Was more impressed than I thought I'd be, delightful show, talented cast

Don't see it if You hate Disney, lions or singing meerkats and warthogs 😉

Clever, Delightful, Entertaining, Great staging, Masterful

See it if You are wanting to see a family show

Don't see it if You do not like big musicals

Absorbing, Delightful, Enchanting, Epic

See it if You adore the musical score. The staging and dance are life changing.

Don't see it if You get overwhelmed easily

Clever, Absorbing, Great singing, Masterful, Refreshing

See it if you appreciate the simplicity of a children's story. little ones will love it.

Don't see it if you're sick of children's stories or don't like the lion king

Critic Reviews (26)

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