The Lion King

About the show

Simba’s journey from cub to king comes to the stage through Julie Taymor’s masks and puppetry and songs from the Disney film.

What to look for

In the theatre, the audience can often see the actor and the puppet or mask together. Watching both during “Circle of Life” gives a sense of what Julie Taymor’s staging adds to a story that many visitors already know.

Opening-night cast

Jason Raize as Simba, Heather Headley as Nala and Tsidii Le Loka as Rafiki. See the official production link for the current cast.

Before you book

The production began at the New Amsterdam and now plays the Minskoff. If the “Circle of Life” procession is a priority, compare orchestra aisle seats and check the view from your specific section.

Before you go · Minskoff Theatre seating and accessibility · Broadway production history