The Lion King is Disney Theatrical Productions’ stage musical adaptation of the animated film, featuring music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, and the distinctive direction and mask-and-puppet designs of Julie Taymor. It is presented at the Minskoff Theatre in Midtown Manhattan and showcases large-scale costumes and inventive puppetry that transform performers into animal characters. The production is notable for winning multiple major theatre awards and for being one of Broadway’s longest-running and highest-grossing shows.
