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The Lion King (Broadway)

  • Acting
    4 stars
  • Choreography
    4 stars
  • Dancing
    4 stars
  • Direction
    4 stars
  • Lyrics
    4 stars
  • Music
    4 stars
  • Overall
    4 stars
  • Production
    4 stars
  • Singing
    4 stars
  • Story
    4 stars
  • Writing
    4 stars
Previews
October 15th, 1997
Opening
November 13th, 1997
Status
Now playing at Minskoff Theatre
Overall Rating
4.60 / 5, based on 15 reviews
Categories
Musical
Running Time
2 hours, 30 minutes with one intermission

Synopsis

1998 Tony Winner for Best Musical

The Lion King follows the adventures of the young lion cub Simba, as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role of King.

Cast

Derek Smith, Nathaniel Stampley, Jeff Binder, Ta'rea Campbell,Tshidi Manye, Damian Baldet, Tom Alan Robbins, Dashaun Young, James Brown-Orleans, Bonita Hamilton, Enrique Segura, Joshua J. Jackson, Alphonso Romero Jones II, Khail Toi Bryant, Jade Milan, Sant'gria Bello, John E. Brady, Camille M. Brown, Michelle Brugal, Alvin Crawford, Gabriel Croom, Garland Days, Charity de Loera, Lindiwe Dlamini, Bongi Duma, Christopher Freeman, Jean Michelle Grier, Kenny Ingram, Nicole Adell Johnson, Dennis Johnston, Joel Karie, Ron Kunene, Lisa Lewis, Brian M. Love, Sheryl McCallum, Ray Mercer, Brena Mhlongo, Willia-Noel Montague, S'bu Ngema, Selloane A. Nkhela, Brandon Christopher O'Neal, James A. Pearce III, Jacqueline Rene', Ryan Brooke Taylor, Natalie Turner, Phillip W. Turner, Thom Christopher Warren, Rema Webb, Lisa Nicole Wilkerson, Kenny Redell Williams, Camille Workman

Creative

  • Lyrics by: Tim Rice
  • Music by: Elton John
  • Book by: Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi
  • Direction, Puppet/Mask/Costume Design: Julie Taymor
  • Choreography: Garth Fagan
  • Set Design: Richard Hudson
  • Puppet and Mask Design: Michael Curry
  • Lighting Design: Donald Holder
  • Additional Music: Hans Zimmer
  • Additional Music: Lebo M
  • Additional Music: Mark Mancina
  • Additional Music: Jay Rifkin