Happy 26th anniversary to Broadway's The Lion King! The Tony-winning musical officially opened on November 13, 1997 at the New Amsterdam Theatre before moving to its current home, the Minskoff Theatre, in June 2006. The international hit has been seen by over 115 million people, has played through four NYC mayoral administrations, five presidential administrations and 11 Olympics. Want to know why it's one of Broadway's longest-running musicals? Book your ticket today for you and the whole family!

WHAT IS THE LION KING ABOUT?

Described as "Hamlet with fur", we open to the dawn rejoicing of all the animals of the savanna, as a new lion prince is born to the benevolent King Mufasa and his queen Sarabi. The cub, Simba, grows up into a lively and feckless youngster who gets into trouble with his childhood friend Nala, Together the two cubs play and discover their homeland in a series of adventures until one day King Mufasa is tragically murdered by his brother Scar. Simba is usurped by his evil uncle and retreats to the jungle to grow up with the sharp-witted meerkat Timon and his big-hearted wildebeest buddy Pumba.

Flash forward to years later, and this trio have become firm friends, spending their time roaming the land and getting into all sorts of hi-jinks. Yet Simba knows that one day he must face up to his destiny, and when he learns of the terrible havoc wreaked by Scar, he sets out to reclaim his throne and restore peace to the animal kingdom!

DID YOU KNOW?

The stage version of The Lion King has earned over 70 major theatre awards across the world!

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