The Lion King at Minskoff Theatre

There is no doubt whatsoever why The Lion King remains to be the most highly watched musicals. This year, the show is anticipated to retain its status as one of the must-see live entertainment! As it dominates the impressive Minskoff Theatre this summer, fans are given a variety of dates to watch the acclaimed epic! Whether you’ve seen the Lion King multiple times in the past or you're witnessing its grandeur for the first time, you’re promised to have a marvelous experience seeing one of the world’s finest musicals thanks to Minskoff Theatre’s state-of-the-art accommodations and top-tier light and sound technology.

The show itself is a whole other realm of astonishing. Now running for over twenty years, The Lion King remains unparalleled in terms of scenic design, music, costume, and overall presentation. With six Tony Awards and eight Drama Desk Awards under its belt, there is no question that the Lion King’s performance at the Minskoff Theatre this August will be fully packed.

Variety’s 10/10 rating for The Lion King’s Broadway production says it all. “A new generation of cats just dominated Broadway. Simply said, Julie Taymor's staging of Disney's "The Lion King" is a marvel, a theatrical achievement unmatched in its beauty, brains, and ingenuity. Jumping far beyond its celluloid inspiration, the stage version builds upon nearly every aspect of the hit 1994 animated movie, from eye-catching artistry and storytelling to Lebo M's score and the newly Africanized pop songs of Elton John and Tim Rice.”

Meanwhile, Entertainment Weekly aptly called this musical “King of the Hill.” The review also ensures that no matter what version of the musical you experience – be it Broadway or touring – the show certainly deserves to be adored and enjoyed, “Amazing vision overrides any quibbles. The Lion King can make you fall in love with theater, no matter what theater it's in.”

Lastly, the New York Times was swift to comment on the musical’s “breathtaking beauty and scenic ingenuity.” The reviewer noted, “Certainly, nowhere before on Broadway has a stampede of wildebeests or a herd of veldt-skimming gazelles been rendered with such eye-popping conviction. But in many ways, Ms. Taymor's vision, which is largely rooted in ritual forms of theater from Asia and Africa, collides with that of Disney, where visual spectacle is harnessed in the service of heartwarming storytelling.”

With an close to perfect rating on Broadway World, the Lion King is certainly a favorite among Broadway critics. So, it would be absurd if you missed The Lion King musical at the Minskoff Theatre this summer! So be sure to catch the show on Friday 9th August 2024 as it electrifies the stage with its acclaimed production! Score your tickets now by clicking on the Buy Tickets link!