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)

100

Epic, Entertaining, Great acting, Must see, Refreshing

See it if you like disney

Don't see it if dont like disney

100

Great staging, Fantastic costumes, Masterful, Entertaining, Clever

See it if You like big colorful productions

Don't see it if your not a kid at heart

100

Delightful

See it if good

Don't see it if good

100

Great staging, Must see, Great singing, Epic, Absorbing

See it if This is your first Broadway show because it is a great introduction to Broadway's epicness.

Don't see it if you're a complainer or a negative nancy. There's only joy from the first note to the last.

100

Delightful, Entertaining, Enchanting

See it if You are looking for a family friendly show that is beloved around the world

Don't see it if you are not a fan of Disney

100

Great singing, Entertaining, Exquisite, Enchanting, Delightful

See it if Great dancing and singing love the story

Don't see it if Don't like big productions

100

Exquisite, Entertaining, Enchanting, Delightful, Clever

See it if Great Disney show music was fantastic

Don't see it if Would recommend show for all ages

100

Great acting, Great singing, Entertaining, Delightful, Absorbing

See it if The Lion King on stage is absolutely brilliant. Memorizing, Great Family show.

Don't see it if Can give any reason not to see this pure joy of a show

Critic Reviews (26)

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