The Lion King at Minskoff Theatre

There's no doubting that the story behind The Lion King is one that resonates with people in numerous different ways. Sure, the film was aimed at kids, but it's a rough story to say the least. It takes a prodigal son style of narrative that has kept audience members in theaters at the edge of their seats as they watch the story unfold since 1997. Most people who come to see the show already know the story! It's amazing to see that the Lion King continues to sell out shows on Broadway and across the world even though most people know how the story is going to end. That's going to be the case in New York, New York on Friday 26th September 2025.

One of the things that keeps people coming back to this show are the songs. It's a well-rounded soundtrack with music about life, loss, and of course, Hakuna Matata. The current cast provides incredible renditions of these anthems that members of the audience love. At the same time, the tracks helps move the story along in this musical version in a way that keeps people engaged. You may be waiting for your favorite song to come up all show long, and those 4 minutes or so could end up being the most memorable part of the performance. Who knows, you may even find new tracks that you don't remember from the original film. There are songs that are only part of the theater experience. If you haven't seen The Lion King The Musical, you could be in for some surprises. Even if you're familiar with the original story, this musical experience is worth every penny.

Finding the right spot within Minskoff Theatre for this show can be essential to your experience on this Friday 26th September 2025. The stage is visible from anywhere in the theater; you don't need to be too worried there. However, there is some added value in the first rows. You'll be able to see some of the facial expressions that the actors make. It's just a better spot to take in the real emotion that's going to be coming from the stage. Smash the get tickets button immediately to make sure that you can see The Lion King live!