The Lion King runs at the Minskoff Theatre, New York City, centrally located in Times Square.
Performance times typically include matinees on Wednesdays and weekends, convenient for families.
Tickets range from $89 to over $200, varying by seating and availability.
Booking ahead is crucial, especially during holiday seasons and school breaks.
A special note: arriving early is recommended.
"Circle of Life" takes place as King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi welcome their new cub, Simba. Additionally, one of the main characters, Rafiki, is a female character, whereas the character was male in the film.
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The Lion King Broadway soundtrack: A complete guide to the Broadway setlist
Grasslands Chant
As Simba grows, this piece underscores his transition from infancy to childhood.
Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
When did The Lion King open on Broadway?
The Lion King opened in October 1997. New productions in places like Brazil and Korea have not only attracted enthusiastic crowds but also added unique cultural flavors to the storytelling.
The song includes a few lion puns like, "I'm gonna be the 'mane' event like no king was before!"
"I Just Can't Wait to Be King" is a classic "I want" number, a common song type in musical theatre where a main character sings about their main goal in the story.
"Chow Down"
Simba and Nala find out the hard way why certain lands are forbidden.
All the animals join in a final reprise of the opening track in which Simba and Nala present their own newborn cub. Taking the leap from screen to stage, though, was a daring move—one that challenged the very conventions of musical theater. The pair comes face-to-face with hungry hyenas Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed, but luckily, Mufasa rescues the cubs before they get eaten.
"They Live in You"
In this song, Mufasa teaches Simba a lesson about obedience and discipline, reminding his son he needs these virtues to be a good king someday.
"Father, I can't find the way."
"Endless Night" is exclusive to the Lion King Broadway show, but its melody is taken from "Lala," a song on the Lion King film's companion album Rhythm of the Pride Lands.
"Can You Feel the Love Tonight"
This song underscores Simba's happy reunion with Nala, who reignites the connection between them and urges Simba to return to the Pride Lands.
As the famous opening number of the musical goes, that's the circle of life.
The Lion King's music — penned by Elton John, Tim Rice, and more — has proven especially timeless. Incl. Nala and the lionesses sing this song, half in English and half in Zulu, to mourn the current, dark state of the Pride Lands and wish Nala success.
"I cannot stay here, my family, but I'll remember my pride," she says.
He feels lost, alone, and abandoned by his father, who once told him he'd always be watching from the stars.
Julie Taymor’s Vision: Bold, Unforgiving, Genius.
The genius behind The Lion King Broadway musicalis Julie Taymor. Lightning crashes. As the song progresses, puppets of colorful, lively birds give way to vultures and animal skeletons, showing the misery Scar's rule has brought the kingdom.
The animals sing a song of weariness and hope for better days.
History of Creation: From Film to Phenomenon.
The story of The Lion King began as a groundbreaking Disney film in 1994, and it didn’t take long for it to capture hearts around the world.
Design That Doesn’t Whisper—It Roars.
Scenic designby Richard Hudson evokes savannas without replicas. "It's our problem-free philosophy!"
"Hakuna matata" is a Swahili phrase that literally translates to "no trouble."
"One by One"
The opening song of Act 2 is best experienced live.