

That is, until his father Mufasa’s gruesome death at the hands of his jealous brother, Scar. The Lion King centers around Simba, a young lion cub destined to become king of his pride. Most know the story of one of Disney’s most iconic films. People worldwide pay a visit to Minskoff Theatre to see the tale about Simba and his journey to becoming the king of Pride Rock, and it’s easy to see why.īetween the iconic musical numbers featuring tracks from Elton John, intricate stage makeup and animal puppets, and a rich storyline that delivers hints of childhood nostalgia, The Lion King is simply a timeless classic. In the twenty-four years since The Lion King premiered in New York City in 1997, it has become the highest-grossing Broadway show of all time. The musical will return to Broadway on September 14th and tours in other cities like Nashville, TN Oklahoma City, OK Cleveland, OH San Antonio, TX and more.


Before all the 90’s Disney classics were being made into live-action films, they were transformed into breathtaking stage adaptations, with The Lion King being the show that started it all.
