“The Circle of Life,” The Lion King on Broadway. © Disney. Photo: Matthew Murphy
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The Lion King

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Sep 14, 2021 - Ongoing

Daily Except Mon

Description

Over 110 million people around the world have come to discover the one-of-a-kind musical that is The Lion King. Based on Disney's 1994 animated classic, this Broadway adaptation adds new songs by Elton John to the familiar story, along with sweeping vistas of the African savanna where the story is set. Directed by Tony winner Julie Taymor, this long-running spectacle has thrilled audiences for more than 25 years with its heartwarming story of family, redemption and the circle of life. 

Guests with disabilities: for more information about wheelchair seating, audio description, closed captioning and sound enhancement, visit lionking.com/accessibility

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Location

Minskoff Theatre

200 West 45th St. New York, NY, United States, 10036

Features

Genre
Kid-Friendly
Type
Musical
Accessibility
Audio Description
Open and/or Closed Captioned
Sign Language Interpretation
Wheelchair Accessible

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