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Minskoff Theatre
200 West 45th Street
Corner of 45th Street and Broadway
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First Preview Date: Oct 15, 1997
Opening Date: Nov 13, 1997
Closing Date: Open ended
Show Run Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes with 1 intermission
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.
Ticket Info & SCHEDULE
Ticket Info
Regular Ticket Price:
$99 - $167
Premium Ticket Price:
$199
Tickets By Phone: (866) 870-2717
Tickets may also be purchased in person at the box office. See Theatre Details for location and hours.
Additional Fees
Tickets purchased online and by phone are subject to a per-ticket service charge and a per order handling fee. 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.
Group Tickets
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.
Rush Information
A limited number of $30 tickets are available daily through a digital lottery at lottery.broadwaydirect.com/show/the-lion-king/. Limited to one entry per person and two tickets per winner.
Show Advisory
Disney recommends that children be at least 6 years old to attend a performance of The Lion King. 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.
Show Details
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. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Book by Roger Allers, Irene Mecchi. Adapted from the screenplay by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton.
Directed by Julie Taymor. Choreographed by Garth Fagan. Resident Director Jen Bender, Terry Berliner, Brian Hill, Deborah Shrimpton. Associate Director John Stefaniuk. Associate Choreographer Marey Griffith. Assistant Choreographer Norwood J. Pennewell, Natalie Rogers.
Starring Fred Berman, Stephen Carlile, Bradley Gibson, Tshidi Manye, Cameron Pow, Ramon Reed, L. Steven Taylor, Adrienne Walker.
Also Starring Kenneth Aikens, James Brown-Orleans, Mikee Castillo, Bonita J. Hamilton, Ben Jeffrey, Enrique Segura, Demi Singleton.
For full credits, view the show on IBDB.com
Theatre Details
Minskoff Theatre
200 West 45th Street
Corner of 45th Street and Broadway
Box Office Hours
Varies by show, check official show website. Typical hours Monday-Saturday: 10am-8pm; Sunday: 12pm-6pm
Cast Recording
Multimedia
Ticket Info
Regular Ticket Price:
$99 - $167
Premium Ticket Price:
$199
Tickets By Phone: (866) 870-2717
Tickets may also be purchased in person at the box office. See Theatre Details for location and hours.
Additional Fees
Tickets purchased online and by phone are subject to a per-ticket service charge and a per order handling fee. 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.
Group Tickets
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.
Rush Information
A limited number of $30 tickets are available daily through a digital lottery at lottery.broadwaydirect.com/show/the-lion-king/. Limited to one entry per person and two tickets per winner.
Show Advisory
Disney recommends that children be at least 6 years old to attend a performance of The Lion King. 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.
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.
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
Powered by IBDB.com
Music by Elton John. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Book by Roger Allers, Irene Mecchi. Adapted from the screenplay by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton.
Directed by Julie Taymor. Choreographed by Garth Fagan. Resident Director Jen Bender, Terry Berliner, Brian Hill, Deborah Shrimpton. Associate Director John Stefaniuk. Associate Choreographer Marey Griffith. Assistant Choreographer Norwood J. Pennewell, Natalie Rogers.
Starring Fred Berman, Stephen Carlile, Bradley Gibson, Tshidi Manye, Cameron Pow, Ramon Reed, L. Steven Taylor, Adrienne Walker.
Also Starring Kenneth Aikens, James Brown-Orleans, Mikee Castillo, Bonita J. Hamilton, Ben Jeffrey, Enrique Segura, Demi Singleton.
For full credits, view the show on IBDB.com
Minskoff Theatre
200 West 45th Street
Corner of 45th Street and Broadway
Box Office Hours
Varies by show, check official show website. Typical hours Monday-Saturday: 10am-8pm
Sunday: 12pm-6pm
