The Lion King (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

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(13446 Ratings)

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Mixed

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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.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (12,670)

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Entertaining, Great staging, Masterful, Delightful, Exquisite

See it if You appreciate brilliant staging and choreography. Incredible costumes. Smart and unique theater.

Don't see it if You dont like spectacular Broadway musicals.

100

Clever, Epic, Masterful

See it if young or old, this show is for everyone! The puppetry is just amazing. A MUST SEE!

Don't see it if you don't want to be wow'd!

100

Clever, Masterful, Must see, Great staging, Entertaining

See it if You don't want to miss out on a classic, inventive show.

Don't see it if You don't like theatrical staging. Read more

100

Enchanting, Exquisite, Great staging, Masterful, Brilliant!

See it if you want to see one of the best musicals of all time. Brilliantly creative, innovative, and wonderful!

Don't see it if There is no reason not to see The Lion King!

100

Great staging, Epic, Absorbing, Enchanting, Masterful

See it if You love the movie! The staging and coustumes are amazing!

Don't see it if You don't enjoy the movie

100

Ambitious, Entertaining, Great staging, Profound, Glorious costumes

See it if If you love unique staging, wonderful costumes and a moving story.

Don't see it if If you don't like theatre.

100

Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining, Absorbing, Masterful

See it if U love disney

Don't see it if U hate disney

100

Absorbing, Ambitious, Enchanting, Entertaining, Masterful

See it if You like good innovative theatre You want an evening of pure magical fantasy and enjoyment

Don't see it if The only musicals you like were written before 1980. You don't like to be surrounded by children

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