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Now playing on Broadway, on tour and around the world. A remarkable tale of hope and adventure, THE LION KING has found its way into the hearts of millions.
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Experience the stunning visual artistry, the unforgettable music and the exhilarating choreography of this musical theater phenomenon—one of the most awe-inspiring productions ever brought to life on stage. As The New York Times says, “There is simply nothing else like it.”

Winner of six Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Disney’s THE LION KING showcases the talents of one of the most acclaimed

creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor reimagines the popular story using some of the theater’s most extraordinary stagecraft. THE LION KING also features the exceptional work of Tony Award-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and a glorious score crafted by the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Elton John and Tim Rice. Now is the time to join the circle of life at THE LION KING, The Award-Winning Best Musical, playing on Broadway eight times a week at the Minskoff Theatre.

02/14/2024

We’re feeling ALLLLL the love today! 💛✨

📸: Evan Zimmerman

01/25/2024

11/23/2023

We're celebrating Thanksgiving with this to last year's performance at the 96th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade! 🦁🎈✨

08/03/2023

“Look at the stars. The great kings of the past look down on us from those stars.”

Today, our Pride joins in remembering the legacy of the late Clifton Oliver, who shared his talents and light with audiences across Broadway, Las Vegas, and our North American tour from 2000-2011.

As we continue to honor his legacy, a dimming of the lights will occur at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at 5PM EST.

📸: Joan Marcus

05/14/2023

Celebrating the memories that will last for generations. 🦁✨

05/06/2023

Today we are proud to call Broadway our home for 10,000 performances! 🦁✨

04/28/2023

It’s a problem-free philosophy! 🦁✨ Did you catch Tom Cruise making his on-stage debut at THE LION KING during The Late Late Show with James Corden? Watch the full video now: https://youtu.be/bb0ud41Eumw

04/27/2023

Tune in TONIGHT and catch Tom Cruise make his on-stage debut at The Lion King with James Corden! Watch "The Last Last Late Late Show” Primetime Special airing at 10PM on CBS and Paramount+!

📸: Terence Patrick

04/26/2023

We're thrilled to share that our "Generations" spot won the 2023 People's Voice ! 🦁✨ Thank you to everyone who voted and supported us through this journey. 💛

04/25/2023

Sharing this throwback of our North American touring cast meeting the incomparable Jennifer Hudson at The Jennifer Hudson Show! 🤩✨

04/22/2023

Everything is connected in the great circle of life.

04/19/2023

Tonight, we celebrate the life of our dear friend and colleague Ben Lipitz. Ben was part of our Pride for over 20 years, performing as Pumbaa for over 6,000 performances on Broadway and across the country.

Ben's legacy of centering the needs of others is immeasurable. Over his many years on tour, he raised an astounding $3,425,139.22 for Broadway Cares. His laughter and spirit will be deeply missed, for he was one of a kind. Our prayers are with Ben’s family in this difficult time.

04/11/2023

Yesterday, our Pride had the honor of performing at the White House and meeting First Lady Dr. Jill Biden! 🦁✨

04/06/2023

On Broadway since 1997. Here's a throwback to the OG playbill across from the OG theatre! 🦁✨ Comment if you remember visiting the Pridelands at the New Amsterdam Theatre!

03/30/2023

A moment backstage with Bobby Cannavale, L. Steven Taylor and Tshidi Manye! Thanks for visiting us at the Pridelands, Bobby! 🦁✨

03/16/2023

As we continue to celebrate , here's a throwback to Julie Taymor’s historic Tony Award win for Best Direction of a Musical in 1998.

🎥: Tony Awards

03/13/2023

Chance The Rapper ft. Mufasa and Rafiki! 🎤👋 What should this mixtape be called?

03/10/2023

Our Broadway and touring companies celebrated by holding a special curtain call to celebrate all the women who empower, inspire and help us tell our story every night. Thank you for being a part of our Pride! 🦁✨

02/28/2023

Known internationally for his dynamic choreography of Broadway’s THE LION KING, Garth Fagan is widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative changemakers and original artists in the performing arts industry. Last week, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture welcomed the Tony, Olivier, and Helpmann Award-winning choreographer and founder of Garth Fagan Dance, along with incredible performers, activists, and creatives from The Lion King and the Garth Fagan Dance community to the Oprah Winfrey Theatre for a special program honoring Fagan’s legacy.

His work on our show made him the longest-running Black Choreographer in Broadway history. Fagan finds joy in creating, and he once said creating a new dance piece is, “reaching for a unique, deep, rich, shattering something. For me, that comes from a place of solitude.”

Today and every day, we are honored to be a part of Garth’s legacy and to continue sharing his iconic movements with our audiences around the world.

02/27/2023

Year-round, The Kimmel Cultural Campus celebrates Black Artists who bring their passion, creativity, and talents to the Philadelphia region. Our very own Darian Sanders from our tour family shared some advice for young people starting out in the performing arts.

"Know that you are uniquely gifted, positioned, and qualified to do the things that YOU are called to do. The journey is just that: yours. So, soak up all the experiences you can, take pride in learning the art of skills in any given opportunity, and make sure you don't take yourself out of the race before it begins. Believe in yourself!"

Catch Darian and the rest of the cast of The Lion King from Aug. 16 - Sept. 10 at The Kimmel Cultural Campus in Philadelphia!

02/24/2023

Here’s to finding the Pumbaa to your Timon.

And to one last sketch with Tom Cruise before we turn out the lights on the !

Catch James and Tom’s The Lion King - Musical performance on "The Last Last Late Late Show" Primetime Special airing Thursday, April 27th on CBS and Paramount+

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Minskoff Theatre, 200 West 45th Street
New York, NY
10036

Website

http://www.lionking.com/

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Videos

Shoutout to New York Liberty for making last night an unforgettable one for our Pride! 🦁🏀✨

When the Pride needs to give a 5-word acceptance speech, Tshidi Manye delivers! 🦁✨ Thank you to our partners at ArtClass for bringing our “Generations” spot to life, and everyone who helped bring the 2023 People's Voice #WebbyAward to the Pridelands! 🎥: The Webby Awards

Celebrating the memories that will last for generations. 🦁✨ #MothersDay

Tom Cruise and James Corden perform "Hakuna Matata"

Watch as Christopher Freeman brings our majestic zebra to life! 🦓✨

Four actors, one in each leg, bring Bertha the elephant to life on stage. 🐘✨

Celebrating the Women of the Pridelands. 🦁✨ #WomensHistoryMonth

Julie Taymor's History Tony Award Win

As we continue to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth, here's a throwback to Julie Taymor’s historic Tony Award win for Best Direction of a Musical in 1998. #TBT 🎥: Tony Awards

Our Broadway and touring companies celebrated #InternationalWomensDay by holding a special curtain call to celebrate all the women who empower, inspire and help us tell our story every night. Thank you for being a part of our Pride! 🦁✨

Watch as actress Lisa Lewis transforms into the mesmerizing cheetah and welcomes us into the Pridelands! 🐆🐾

Known internationally for his dynamic choreography of Broadway’s THE LION KING, Garth Fagan is widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative changemakers and original artists in the performing arts industry. Last week, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture welcomed the Tony, Olivier, and Helpmann Award-winning choreographer and founder of Garth Fagan Dance, along with incredible performers, activists, and creatives from The Lion King and the Garth Fagan Dance community to the Oprah Winfrey Theatre for a special program honoring Fagan’s legacy. His work on our show made him the longest-running Black Choreographer in Broadway history. Fagan finds joy in creating, and he once said creating a new dance piece is, “reaching for a unique, deep, rich, shattering something. For me, that comes from a place of solitude.” Today and every day, we are honored to be a part of Garth’s legacy and to continue sharing his iconic movements with our audiences around the world. #CelebrateBlackStories

As we continue to #CelebrateBlackStories, our Young Nala Ava Hailey shared with us how ballerina Misty Copeland inspired her as a performer and reminisced on the time they connected during an online discussion. 💛❤️💚 “In her response, she reminded me to ‘come as you are, and not let anybody else tell you that you can’t do something just because of the way you look or where you come from. When you present yourself, as a Black person, or in this case, a Black woman in this community, there are going to be challenges that you face. But no matter what, you stand strong, you stay true to who you are and you push through all the noes. You do what your heart says.’” 📸: The Shaw Photography Group

How tall are the Giraffes in the Pridelands? Let’s find out! 🦒🦒 Watch actor Ray Mercer step into his puppet and transform before the sun rises in the “Circle of Life."

Disney On Broadway company members perform "Endless Night"

As we continue to #CelebrateBlackStories, we're throwing it back to this special arrangement of "Endless Night" by the cast of Aladdin and The Lion King. Catch the full performance on our YouTube channel, along with a special playlist celebrating Black stories: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0kqHD3g0haF7reNFx13C4QAhk0YNZDsE

Our North American tour of The Lion King had the honor of meeting Dr. Opal Lee while the tour stopped at Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, TX last week. After a moving conversation about her life and activism work, members of our company surprised Dr. Lee with a performance of "Lift Every Voice & Sing" to celebrate her impact and legacy.