The Lion King (Broadway, Minskoff Theatre, 1997)

The Lion King

Broadway

Musical

Original

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The Lion King

Broadway

Musical

Original

Previously:
New Amsterdam Theatre (October 15, 1997-June 4, 2006)

More than 110 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and based on the beloved 1994 Disney film, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals.

SYNOPSIS:

In the Pride Lands of Africa, a young lion named Simba becomes heir to the kingdom, but flees his home when tragedy falls on his family. After years in exile, he decides to return and fight to take his rightful place in the Circle of Life.

SCHEDULE:
December 2–21: Tuesday @7pm, Wednesday @7pm, Thursday @7pm, Friday @8pm, Saturday @2pm and 8pm, Sunday @1pm and 6:30pm

December 22–28: Monday @7pm, Tuesday @2pm and 7pm, Wednesday @1pm, Friday @8pm, Saturday @2pm and 8pm, Sunday @1pm and 6:30pm

December 29–January 4: Monday @7pm, Tuesday @2pm and 7pm, Friday @2pm and 8pm, Saturday @2pm and 8pm, Sunday @3pm

Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
music: Elton John
lyrics: Tim Rice
book: Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers

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Tickets 10+

Pro Info

Awards

Drama Desk Award
1998	Outstanding Lighting Design	Donald Holder	Winner
1998	Outstanding Puppet Design	Michael Curry Julie Taymor	Winner
1998	Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical	Tsidii Le Loka	Winner
1998	Outstanding Director of a Musical	Julie Taymor	Winner
1998	Outstanding Choreography	Garth Fagan	Winner
1998	Outstanding Orchestrations	Robert Elhai David Metzger Bruce Fowler	Nominee
1998	Outstanding Musical		Nominee
1998	Outstanding Set Design for a Musical	Richard Hudson	Winner
1998	Outstanding Sound Design	Tony Meola	Winner
1998	Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical	Geoff Hoyle	Nominee
1998	Outstanding Costume Design	Julie Taymor	Winner
1998	Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical	Max Casella	Nominee

Drama League
1998	Distinguished Production of a Musical		Nominee

New York Drama Critics' Circle
1998	Best Musical	Elton John Tim Rice Irene Mecchi Roger Allers	Winner

Outer Critics Circle
1998	Outstanding Director of a Musical	Julie Taymor	Winner
1998	Outstanding Costume Design	Julie Taymor	Winner
1998	Outstanding Choreography	Garth Fagan	Winner
1998	Outstanding New Broadway Musical		Nominee
1998	Outstanding Lighting Design	Donald Holder	Winner
1998	Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical	Tsidii Le Loka	Winner
1998	Outstanding Set Design	Richard Hudson	Winner

Theatre World Awards
1998	Theatre World Award	Max Casella	Winner

Tony Award
1998	Lighting Design (Play or Musical)	Donald Holder	Winner
1998	Musical		Winner
1998	Best Orchestrations	Robert Elhai David Metzger Bruce Fowler	Nominee
1998	Best Original Score	Lebo M Mark Mancina Elton John Hans Zimmer Julie Taymor Jay Rifkin Tim Rice	Nominee
1998	Scenic Design (Play or Musical)	Richard Hudson	Winner
1998	Best Book of a Musical	Irene Mecchi Roger Allers	Nominee
1998	Best Choreography	Garth Fagan	Winner
1998	Costume Design (Play or Musical)	Julie Taymor	Winner
1998	Best Direction of a Musical	Julie Taymor	Winner
1998	Best Featured Actor in a Musical	Samuel E. Wright	Nominee
1998	Best Featured Actress in a Musical	Tsidii Le Loka	Nominee

QUICK STATS

(as of Nov 30, 2025) Total Current Gross: $2,124,561,111.84 Highest Weekly Gross: $4,316,629.00 (Week Ending Dec 31, 2023) Average Ticket Price: $114.77 Average % Capacity: 97.49%

Grosses

Week Ending	Week Number	This Week Gross Potential Gross	Diff $	Avg Ticket Top Ticket	Seats Sold Seats in Theatre	Perfs Previews	% Cap This Week	Diff % cap
Nov 30, 2025	27	$2,787,100.00	$812,327.60	$208.04 $339.00	13,397 1,696	8 0	98.74%	3.27%
Nov 23, 2025	26	$1,974,772.40	$214,062.70	$152.44 $307.00	12,954 1,696	8 0	95.47%	-0.96%
Nov 16, 2025	25	$1,760,709.70	-$181,356.40	$134.58 $249.00	13,083 1,696	8 0	96.43%	-1.35%
Nov 9, 2025	24	$1,942,066.10	$213,238.00	$146.38 $259.00	13,267 1,696	8 0	97.78%	4.05%