The Lion King at Minskoff Theatre

Categorized currently as the third of Broadway’s longest-running shows of all time, The Lion King has cemented its position in global history with multiple productions that have performed in not just numerous states in the United States, but also Canada, South America, and Europe among others. On November, The Lion King adds one more to its list of productions as The Lion King will be arriving in Minskoff Theatre at New York on Saturday 8th November 2025!

The Lion King, since its inception and transfer to the theater stage in 1997, has undoubtedly continued to be one of the top Broadway musicals. With a timeless story brought to life on stage with the unique introduction of life-sized animal puppets and an African-inspired musical score and compositions, the musical was regarded as an epic shock to both lovers of the 1994 movie as well as even recent audiences.

Leveling up from a show with a strong plot, the historic play is also assuredly one of the most successful shows in each award season the show was included in. In 1998 alone after its debut, the Broadway show was nominated for over 20 awards, winning 6 Tonys in that year alone comprising of Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (by Richard Hudson), Best Choreography (by Garth Fagan), Best Lighting Design (by Donald Holder), Best Direction of a Musical and Best Costume Design (by Julie Taymor). The award bestowed for Best Direction of a Musical is considered important, as Julie Taymor is the first female to ever be presented with the award.

Still standing tall, the Broadway hit resumed to prove its standing and timelessness with more than over 70 major theater awards and nominations conferred. In the show's several seasons and shows across the globe, it has been presented awards by a lot of bodies including but not limited to the NY Drama Critics Circle, The Grammys, the Laurence Olivier Awards, the Molière Awards, and the Helpmann Awards.

Relive a piece of your youth as the musical brings you on a ride back to The Pride Lands and presents to you the classic chronicle of Simba and the lion cub's struggle. Disney's The Lion King will only be available in Minskoff Theatre for a limited run; seats for this Saturday 8th November 2025 showing can now be availed by clicking on the links on top of this page.