The Lion King is a Broadway musical adaptation of Disney’s animated film that transforms the Serengeti into a theatrical spectacle through Julie Taymor’s visionary direction and distinctive puppetry and stagecraft. Featuring a score by Elton John with lyrics by Tim Rice and choreography by Garth Fagan, the production is staged at the Minskoff Theatre in Midtown Manhattan. It is notable as a Tony Award–winning, long-running Broadway blockbuster celebrated for its innovative visual design and global commercial and critical success.
