The Lion King is a Broadway musical adaptation of the Disney animated film, produced by Disney Theatrical Productions and featuring music by Elton John with lyrics by Tim Rice alongside additional musical material from contributors including Lebo M and Hans Zimmer. Staged at the Minskoff Theatre in Midtown Manhattan, the production is noted for Julie Taymor’s inventive direction, elaborate masks and puppet-driven staging that evoke the African savanna. The show is an award‑winning theatrical phenomenon and remains one of Broadway’s longest‑running and highest‑grossing productions.
