The Lion King
An unforgettable musical journey
Book tickets from $161 Minskoff Theatre Until 01/03/2026 2:30
Tickets for The Lion King in New York
What's The Lion King about?
Based on the Disney Studios animated movie, The Lion King musical has become a staple of the Broadway scene!
The show opens with King Mufasa introducing his newborn son, Simba, to the animals of the savannah. The cub grows up but remains young and boisterous. Meanwhile, Scar plots to seize the throne. Following an initial failed attempt to kill Simba, Scar succeeds in killing Mufasa and driving Simba out of Lion's Land.
Simba is rescued by Timon and Pumbaa, who take him to live with them in the jungle. As the years pass, Simba grows up and gradually forgets who he was. But can he escape his destiny and the Circle of Life?
Why should you see The Lion King?
The Lion King musical premiered in New York in 1997. It features the iconic songs from the film, which were written by Elton John (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics). Julie Taymor's stage direction uses traditional theatrical techniques such as masks, shadow puppets and puppets to portray the animals of the savannah. The result is simply sublime.
The Lion King is a record-breaking show. It is the third longest-running show on Broadway after The Phantom of the Opera and Chicago. It is also the highest-grossing show of all time, having earned profits of over $1.9 billion. The Lion King was also a critical success, winning six Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Direction, Best Choreography, Best Lighting Design, Best Costume Design and Best Set Design.
It is the perfect musical for a family night out in New York. You'll be dazzled by this unforgettable production featuring legendary music and exhilarating choreography. This tale of hope and adventure has captivated millions of spectators. Book your tickets and experience The Circle of Life on Broadway!
Frequently asked questions
The Lion King is playing at Minskoff Theatre. The address is: 200 West 45th Street, New York.
Based on the information we have at the moment, The Lion King will run until 01/03/2026. There's always a possibility that the production will extend their run.
The Lion King is around 2:30 long, including the intermission.
Lots of musicals are family shows designed to appeal to children! However, please be aware that the venue have set a minimum age of 4 to see The Lion King.
Tickets for The Lion King start at $161 per seat, depending on the performance date and seats chosen.
To get cheap tickets for The Lion King in New York, you can visit the TKTS New York last-minute box office for on the day tickets. However, as The Lion King is one of the most popular shows, it's very likely that TKTS may not have any seats available for this show.
If you want to see a specific show or if you have limited flexiblity in terms of dates, or want to secure a good seat, we recommend booking your tickets online ahead of time. By booking in advance, you'll end up with much better seats and see your favourite shows on a date that suits you.
Depending on the venue, you'll be offered several ways to get your tickets during payment:
- Collect my tickets at the venue. Please come to the box office counters at the venue 30 minutes before the performance begins with the booking confirmation email. You'll be asked to show ID or the bank card of the person who booked the tickets.
- Send me my tickets by email. Go directly to the entrance 20 minutes before the start of the performance with your PDF tickets (printed or displayed on mobile).
Every venue has been renovated recently with evey seaat giving you a good view of the stage. However, the further you are from the stage, the further you are from the magic. Our exclusive algorithm suggests the best available seats in each price bracket.
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Ticket prices are set by venues and productions. Even though the majority of musicals are suitable for children, there is no preferential child ticket.
Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded unless in the event of force majeure (the performance is cancelled or interrupted). If this is the case, the venue or event organiser will contact you to begin the refund process.
An advertised actor can be replaced by another actor without any prior warning. Unfortunately, this is not a valid reason for requesting a refund.
Taking photos and videos is generally prohibited in venues.
Photos: © Deen van Meer et Joan Marcus