Disney's The Lion King is a Tony Award–winning Broadway musical adaptation of the 1994 animated film that reimagines the story through elaborate masks, puppetry, and choreography alongside an expansive, globally influenced score. Directed by Julie Taymor and produced by Walt Disney Theatrical Productions, the production plays at the Minskoff Theatre in Midtown Manhattan and features music by Elton John with lyrics by Tim Rice and collaborators. The show is notable for its inventive stagecraft and enduring commercial and critical success on Broadway.
