Disney's epic coming-of-age tale brought to life with Julie Taymor's groundbreaking puppetry, masks, and stagecraft. Young Simba journeys from tragedy to triumph across the African savanna.
“My 8-year-old was literally standing up during Circle of Life. I cried. She cried. Even my husband cried and he 'doesn't do musicals.'”A GUEST · 15,200 RESPONSES
the opening Circle of Life is jaw-dropping.
puppetry and costumes are unlike anything else.
kids and adults both love it.
Mufasa's death still hits hard.
timeless story.
feels long for young kids.
second act drags a bit.
expensive for a family of four.
you know the story already.
people looking for something edgy or new. toddlers (too long and Scar is scary). budget-conscious theatergoers.
Still the undisputed visual marvel of Broadway after 29 years, The Lion King continues packing houses at 96% capacity. It just set an all-time record gross of $3.14 million during holiday week, proving this Disney juggernaut remains recession-proof—families keep choosing it as the ultimate first-Broadway-show experience.
RESEARCHED JULY 2026