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Lion King, The
Minskoff Theatre

Julie Taymor's acclaimed staging of the Disney animated film has been hailed as a Broadway landmark. The story focuses on a young lion cub's personal journey toward his destiny as king.
Show Dates:
Performances from 15 Oct 1997
Opening 13 Nov 1997
Closing Open-Ended

Performance Schedule:
Wednesday - Saturday @8pm
Wednesday and Saturday @2pm
Sunday @1 and 6:30pm
Beginning May 26: Tuesday - Saturday @8pm
Wednesday and Saturday @2pm; Sunday @3pm

Tickets:
Pricing: $51.25-$121.25
Box Office: Ticketmaster: (212) 307-4747, (800) 755-4000
Group Sales info: Group sales: (212) 398-8383, (800) 223-7565

Show Run Time:
Two hours, 45 minutes with one intermission

Theatre Information:
Minskoff Theatre
200 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
US

Public Transportation/Parking:
SUBWAY: Take the N,Q,R,W or 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street, walk North on Broadway to 45th Street and walk West on 45th Street to the theatre; Take the A,C,E to 42nd Street, walk North on Eighth Avenue to 45th Street and walk East on 45th Street to the theatre.

Miscellaneous:
• Infrared Listening System Available.
• Cast recording available through Walt Disney Records.
• Box office open Monday-Saturday 10-8; Sunday 11-7.

Synopsis:
The Lion King tells the story of the epic adventures of a young lion cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role as king.

Show Advisory:
Kid Friendly

Genre:
Musical

Production Credits:
Julie Taymor (Director, Puppet/Mask/Costume Design)
Garth Fagan (Choreographer)
Richard Hudson (Set Design)
Michael Curry (Puppet and Mask Design)
Donald Holder (Lighting Design)
Hans Zimmer (Additional Music)
Lebo M (Additional Music)
Mark Mancina (Additional Music)
Jay Rifkin (Additional Music)

Other Credits:
Lyrics by: Tim Rice
Music by: Elton John
Book by: Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi




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