The Lion King (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

92%

(13447 Ratings)

Positive

97%

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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)

100

Delightful, Entertaining, Great staging, Great acting, Great singing

See it if Loved the costumes & all the music. Entertaining, creative & fun for all ages. Good messages. Seen it twice, would go again.

Don't see it if If youre looking for something serious this is not your show.

100

Top 10

See it if You want to be amazed! The scenery, the performance, the dancing, the costumes, the puppetry. I can't say enough about this show.

Don't see it if you don't like Broadway at its finest!

100

Great singing, Enchanting, Intense, Great staging, Absorbing

See it if Love Disney and the Lion King movie/soundtrack, exquisitely detailed costumes and effects

Don't see it if You’re not a Disney fan, you want a serious story

100

Epic, Must see, Enchanting, Delightful, Funny

See it if someone might like the show because of the musical and dancing. some people like those kinda plays

Don't see it if someone might not like the shows because they dont enjoy musical plays, they rather watch something less musical

100

Must see, Masterful, Great acting, Great singing, Enchanting

See it if You’re a fan of music, dance, and/or the lion king. This show and the costumes were absolutely amazing.

Don't see it if You don’t like musicals or theater

100

Great singing, Great staging, Profound, Must see, Masterful

See it if You are ready to be amazed. Judy Taymor at her best with the puppet actions and humans. Great for first Broadway show. Come to the Circle

Don't see it if you hate disney shows. Also, if you have small children that scare easily, be warned some people may come up to you off stage in costume.