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The Lion King
Musical
Minskoff Theatre
200 West 45th Street
Corner of 45th Street and Broadway
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200 West 45th Street
Corner of 45th Street and Broadway
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More than 60 million people around the world have come to discover the thrill, the majesty, the truly one-of-a-kind musical that is The Lion King. And there's no better place to experience this landmark entertainment event than in the city where it all began. Join us at the Minskoff Theatre, in the heart of Times Square, and discover the pride of New York.
First Preview Date
October 15, 1997
October 15, 1997
Opening Date
November 13, 1997
November 13, 1997
Closing Date
Open ended
Open ended
Show Run Time
2 hours and 30 minutes with 1 intermission
2 hours and 30 minutes with 1 intermission
| Tickets By Phone | Regular Ticket Price | Premium Ticket Price | |
| (866) 870-2717 | $99 - $167 | $199 |
Tickets may also be purchased in person at the box office. See Theatre Information for location and hours.
Current Week's Schedule
| Mon Sep 26th | Tue Sep 27th | Wed Sep 28th | Thu Sep 29th | Fri Sep 30th | Sat Oct 1st | Sun Oct 2nd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 | 7:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 2:00 & 8:00 | 1:00 & 6:30 |
Additional Fees
Tickets purchased online and by phone are subject to convenience charges. Handling fees vary by how your tickets are delivered. Facility fees, where applicable, are included in the ticket price. Note: You can avoid on-line and telephone fees by purchasing your tickets in person at the show's box office.
Visit Disney Theatrical Sales or call 800-439-9000 (Toll-free in the USA) or +1-212-703-1040 (Outside of the USA) weekdays from 9AM until 6PM EST. The Lion King group minimum is 20 seats.
$30 - lottery entries will be accepted digitally at lionking.com/lottery beginning at the curtain time of the previous performance. Winners are notified at 9AM on the day of the desired performance. Limited to one entry per person and two tickets per winner. Tickets must be picked up no earlier than 30 minutes before curtain.
Show Advisory
All ages will be admitted. Everyone must have a ticket.
Foreign Language Audio Commentary
ShowTrans® headsets available in Japanese, Portuguese or Spanish. Headsets are available at the theatre. No reservation is required.
Additional Comments
Ticketholders for Disney’s Broadway shows – in advance and for any reason whatsoever – may change the date they see the show at any time up until two hours in advance of their scheduled performance. There is no limit to the number of times the tickets may be exchanged. Tickets must be exchanged at the original point of purchase via the Disney on Broadway Hotline (800-439-9000), Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the show's box office. A $12 exchange fee applies. This service is available only to guests of Disney’s New York City productions of Aladdin and The Lion King, and the exchange may be made only for another performance of the production originally purchased. New special offer, discount and promotion codes may not be applied to exchanged tickets. Full refunds are not allowed.
Theatre Accessibility
TheatreAccess.NYC provides assistance to theatregoers with disabilities. Those who are hard of hearing or deaf, have low vision or are blind, who cannot climb stairs or who require aisle seating or wheelchair locations, who are on the autism spectrum or have other developmental or cognitive disabilities now have one great place to find out everything you need to know to choose a show, buy tickets and plan your trip to Broadway.The Lion King
Musical, Puppets, Spectacle, Original, Broadway
Description
More than 60 million people around the world have come to discover the thrill, the majesty, the truly one-of-a-kind musical that is The Lion King. And there's no better place to experience this landmark entertainment event than in the city where it all began. Join us at the Minskoff Theatre, in the heart of Times Square, and discover the pride of New York.
Credits
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Music by Elton John. Book by Roger Allers, Irene Mecchi. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Adapted from the screenplay by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton.
Directed by Julie Taymor. Choreographed by Garth Fagan.
Starring Fred Berman, Tshidi Manye, Cameron Pow, Jelani Remy, Derek Smith, L. Steven Taylor, Adrienne Walker.
Also Starring
James Brown-Orleans, Kyleigh Curran, Bonita J. Hamilton, Tre Jones, Mehret Marsh, Cayen Martin, Enrique Segura.
For full credits, view the show on IBDB.com
Address
200 West 45th Street
Corner of 45th Street and Broadway
Box Office Hours
Monday-Saturday: 10am-8pm; Sunday: 12pm-6pm
Upcoming Cities
Albuquerque, NM USA
Oct 4 - Oct 30
Popejoy Hall
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San Francisco, CA USA
Nov 2 - Dec 31
Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco
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New Orleans, LA USA
Jan 4, 2017 - Jan 29, 2017
Saenger Theatre (LA)
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Detroit, MI USA
Feb 1, 2017 - Feb 26, 2017
Detroit Opera House
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Providence, RI USA
Feb 28, 2017 - Mar 19, 2017
Providence Performing Arts Center
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Oct 4 - Oct 30
Popejoy Hall
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San Francisco, CA USA
Nov 2 - Dec 31
Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco
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New Orleans, LA USA
Jan 4, 2017 - Jan 29, 2017
Saenger Theatre (LA)
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Detroit, MI USA
Feb 1, 2017 - Feb 26, 2017
Detroit Opera House
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Providence, RI USA
Feb 28, 2017 - Mar 19, 2017
Providence Performing Arts Center
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Salt Lake City, UT USA
Mar 23, 2017 - Apr 16, 2017
George S. and Dolores Dor Eccles Theater
St. Louis, MO USA
Apr 18, 2017 - May 7, 2017
Fox Theatre - St. Louis
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Oklahoma City, OK USA
May 9, 2017 - May 28, 2017
Civic Center Music Hall
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Greenville, SC USA
May 31, 2017 - Jun 25, 2017
Peace Center For The Performing Arts
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Houston, TX USA
Jun 27, 2017 - Jul 23, 2017
Hobby Center For The Performing Arts
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Mar 23, 2017 - Apr 16, 2017
George S. and Dolores Dor Eccles Theater
St. Louis, MO USA
Apr 18, 2017 - May 7, 2017
Fox Theatre - St. Louis
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Oklahoma City, OK USA
May 9, 2017 - May 28, 2017
Civic Center Music Hall
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Greenville, SC USA
May 31, 2017 - Jun 25, 2017
Peace Center For The Performing Arts
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Houston, TX USA
Jun 27, 2017 - Jul 23, 2017
Hobby Center For The Performing Arts
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Please check back soon for more dates.
All performance dates and information subject to change.
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The Lion King (Cast Recording)
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Group sales are the best way for a minimum of 10 (or 15 or 20, depending on the show) theatregoers to arrange tickets to the same performance.
Discounted tickets, available right before the show. Often cash-only; other restrictions apply.
Some theatres can accommodate patrons standing at the back of the house on the main level or in the mezzanine. These inexpensive tickets may be available when the show is otherwise sold out.
Inexpensive tickets available to students with valid IDs. Restrictions apply.
