The Lion King is a Broadway musical adaptation of Disney’s animated film that uses Julie Taymor’s inventive direction, elaborate masks and puppetry, and a score by Elton John, Hans Zimmer and Tim Rice to recreate the Pride Lands on stage. It is presented at the Minskoff Theatre in Midtown Manhattan and is one of Broadway’s longest-running, award-winning productions. The show is notable for its striking visual design, multicultural musical influences, and enduring popularity with audiences of all ages.
