The Lion King (New York, NY)

The Lion King is Disney’s stage musical adaptation of the animated film, presented on Broadway at the Minskoff Theatre in Midtown Manhattan. Directed and designed by Julie Taymor with music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice, the production is celebrated for its inventive puppetry, masks, and visual staging that reimagine the African savannah onstage. It is a long-running, award-winning Broadway staple noted for its technical artistry and wide acclaim.