What is the running time of The Lion King on Broadway?

The Lion King is a full-length Broadway musical running 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.

Is there a minimum age to attend The Lion King on Broadway?

The Lion King is intended for guests 6 and up. All guests require a ticket, regardless of age. Children under 2 will not be admitted.

What should I wear to see The Lion King?

There is no dress code at the theatre. For all performances, attire should be comfortable and appropriate for the occasion. The Minskoff theatre is air conditioned throughout the year, so a sweater or light jacket is recommended in the summer.

Does the cast of The Lion King interact with the audience?

While there is no direct interaction with audience members, The Lion King opens with performers in the balcony and a procession of characters down the aisles of the orchestra.

Does The Lion King feature songs from the Disney movie?

Yes! Songs from the Disney movie, such as "The Circle of Life," "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" and "Hakuna Matata," are all a part of the Broadway production.

Are on-demand captioning or audio descriptions available for The Lion King?

Yes, both captioning and audio descriptions are available for every performance through the GalaPro app. The Minskoff Theatre house manager or ushers can assist upon arrival.

How many Tony Awards has The Lion King won?

The Lion King was the winner of six Tony Awards in 1998: Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical (Julie Taymor), Best Choreography, Best Costume Design, Best Lighting Design and Best Scenic Design.

Where can I buy tickets to The Lion King?

Get official The Lion King Broadway tickets at Broadway.com. View upcoming performance dates .

Where is The Lion King playing on Broadway?

The Lion King plays at: The Minskoff Theatre 200 W. 45 St. New York, NY 10036 For information on how to get to the Minskoff Theatre, head to our guide to The Best Ways to Get to Broadway Theaters .

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Fri
Dec 5

8:00pm

Sat
Dec 6

2:00pm

8:00pm

Sun
Dec 7

1:00pm

6:30pm

Mon
Dec 8

No Performances

Tue
Dec 9

7:00pm

Wed
Dec 10

7:00pm

Thu
Dec 11

7:00pm

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About The Lion King on Broadway

Run Time

2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.

Audience

Recommended for ages 6 and up. Children under 2 will not be admitted. All guests must have a ticket.

Late Seating

Latecomers are seated at the discretion of management.

Show Dates

Previews: Oct 15, 1997 • Opening: Nov 13, 1997

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Vincent Jamal Hooper as Simba in The Lion King.

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Pearl Khwezi as Nala and Vincent Jamal Hooper as Simba in The Lion King.

Venue

Minskoff Theatre

200 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036

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Hearing Assistance

Headsets for sound augmentation are available at the theatre. For guests with Tele Coil, T-Coil Loops are available.

Wheelchair Access

Staff is available to escort theatergoers to wheelchair accessible areas via elevators & escalators. Main level not accessible by elevator.

Elevators and Escalators

This theater has an elevator and escalator.

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Story

A lively stage adaptation of the Academy Award-winning 1994 Disney film, The Lion King is the story of a young lion prince living in the flourishing African Pride Lands.

When an unthinkable tragedy, orchestrated by Simba’s wicked uncle, Scar, takes his father’s life, Simba flees the Pride Lands, leaving his loss and the life he knew behind. Eventually companioned by two hilarious and unlikely friends, Simba starts anew. But when weight of responsibility and a desperate plea from the now ravaged Pride Lands come to find the adult prince, Simba must take on a formidable enemy, and fulfill his destiny to be king.

Know Before You Go

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.

Critics’ Reviews (5)

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"The breathtakingly staged Broadway adaptation of Disney's king of the cartoon jungle is an instant theater classic."

Entertainment Weekly

Chris Willman

"Awe-inspiring! Broadway theater is alive again. [Julie] Taymor's imaginative ideas seem limitless. it's a gorgeous, gasp-inducing spectacle. Most important - against all odds - it has innocence. The show appeals to our primal, childlike excitement in the power of theater to make us see things afresh."

Time Magazine

Richard Zoglin

"Seen purely as a visual tapestry, there is simply nothing else like it. Suddenly, you're 4 years old again, and you've been taken to the circus for the first time. You can only marvel at the exotic procession of animals before you: the giraffes and the elephants and the hippopotamuses and all those birds in balletic flight. Such is the transporting magic wrought by the opening 10 minutes of The Lion King, [director Julie] Taymor has introduced a whole new vocabulary of images to the Broadway blockbuster."

The New York Times

Ben Brantley

"A jaw-dropping magnificent spectacle. The show and the playhouse are enchanting. The unprecedented production is worth every penny. If this is Disney's idea of a theme park, we are delighted to report that the theme is quality."

Newsday

Linda Winer

"Julie Taymor's staging of Disney's The Lion King is a marvel, a theatrical achievement unrivaled in its beauty, brains and ingenuity. Leaping far beyond its celluloid inspiration, the stage version improves upon nearly every aspect of the hit 1994 animated film, from visual artistry and storytelling to Lebo M's score and the newly African-ized pop songs of Elton John and Tim Rice."

Variety

Greg Evans

4.8

Score average from verified show reviews by customers who’ve bought tickets from Broadway.com.

A-MAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"When I asked my 5 yo daughter if she liked the performance, she said ‘Mommy, I didn’t like it, I LOVED IT!’ What’s not to love?! The ensemble is phenomenal. The songs are woven into the tapestry of our lives. The theme and messages are positive and powerful! The musicians make us dance in our seats. It’s a beautiful experience for all and any! Don’t just run, get a running leap towards The Lion King! You’ll roar about it!"

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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 1, 2024

The Lion King

"The Lion King exceeded our expectations! The stage was the perfect size, and how they moved the props around was amazing. It would have been nice to have some audience interaction, but that is the only thing negative to say. Everything was perfect!!"

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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 12, 2024

Great way to start out long weekend in NYC

"The Lion King is a classic show filled with unbelievable costuming! This was our first time seeing The Lion King on Broadway, and it did not disappoint!! This show is magical and would highly recommend seeing it!!"

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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 1, 2025

Fantastic

"I liked the music, costume and overall performance of the show. It was such a great show, incredible talent. Seeing it in London before I know sort of what to expect however it was in fact unique to broadway! Lovely choice of merchandise on offer to suit all budgets! "

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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 30, 2025

The best show ever

"Everything in this show feels like a waking dream. The actors are excellent, the staging is flawless, and the acoustics of the room immerse you completely in the atmosphere. An experience everyone should have at least once in their life.”"

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Dimitri B from L’Ancienne-Lorette on Nov 29, 2025

4th time seeing Lion King on Broadway.

"Loved the show. Actors were excellent. Took my granddaughter and she loved it. "

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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 26, 2025

Great show

"Amazing show. The amount of talent of the performers was incredible as well as the staging. I highly recommend the show. I had a wonderful time. "

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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 24, 2025

Great creative musical

"The actors’ portrayal of their animals’ movements, personality was spot on and the music and dancing spectacular!"

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Lisa H from Stevenson Ranch on Nov 23, 2025

Top of the food chain!

"I’ve seen this play in Los Angeles, Vegas and now In New York! When I say it’s a must see play I mean it. Everyone did an amazing job and the singing is breathtaking!! "

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Brittany G from Carson on Nov 20, 2025