Broadway at Overture

Disney's The Lion King

Disney's The Lion King - The world's #1 musical. A cartoon lion's head on a yellow background.

Thursday, May 11 - Sunday, May 28

Overture Hall

$29-$175

Age Recommendation

Ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

Running Time

Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Overture Center for the Arts!

More than 100 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 six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, 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. THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.

There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.

Best seating available the evenings of May 16-19 and 23-26.

 

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Save on tickets when you bring a group of 10 or more. Plus, you get access to shows that aren't on sale yet! Email Groups@overture.org for more information.

The Lion King Sizzle Video

Photos

  • Lion King cast members dressed as a variety of animals perform The Circle Of Life on stage

    Company of The Lion King on Broadway. Circle of Life ©Disney. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
  • A woman dressed as Rafiki sings on stage.

    Gugwana Dlamini as Rafiki. ©Disney. Photo by Johan Persson.
  • An actor dressed as Simba strikes a confident pose on an elevated platform

    Darian Sanders as Simba. ©Disney. Photo by Deen van Meer.
  • Actors dress as Lionesses and Rafiki strike a variety of poses on stage

    ©Deen Van Meer
  • An actor dresses as Mufasa leans forward.

    Gerald Ramsey as Mufasa. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
  • Two actors dressed as Simba and Nala embrace eachother and smile

    Darian Sanders as Simba and Khalifa White as Nala ©Disney. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
  • Actors dress as Lionesses leap into the air in sync

    Lionesses Dance. Photo by Deen van Meer.
  • An actor dresses as Rafiki sings on stage while others leap behind her.

    Gugwana Dlamini As Rafiki. Photo by Joan Marcus.
  • An actor dresses as a cheetah walks across stage. Two Giraffes are behind her

    Circle of Life Cheetah and Giraffes. ©Disney. Photo by Joan Marcus.

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