The Lion King (New York, NY)

Disney’s The Lion King is a Tony Award–winning Broadway musical adaptation of the 1994 film that tells an epic coming-of-age story through large-scale puppetry, choreography, and a score featuring songs by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice. The Broadway production, produced by Disney Theatrical, plays at the Minskoff Theatre in Midtown Manhattan and is distinguished by Julie Taymor’s inventive staging, costume design, and puppet work that bring the African savannah and its animal characters to life on stage. The production is notable for its long-running popularity and its transformative visual approach to musical theatre.