The hit Disney musical Broadway show The Lion King opened in the famous theater district of New York City on November 13, 1997. The productions home has been the New Amsterdam Theatre located at 214 West 42nd Street. The show runs about two hours and forty-five minutes with one intermission. The Lion King will be moving to a new Theatre as Mary Poppins is set for a run at the New Amsterdam in 2006.
The Lion King is an original musical tells the story of a young lion cub who is learning that his role will soon be the king of the jungle. Based on the hit Disney movie which won over the hearts of adults and children alike, with the struggles of Simba, the young lion cub who is realizing the challenges and responsibilities as the king of the jungle.
The Broadway show adds huge production values with forty actors lavished in unbelievable costumes, to recreated all the animals of the African jungle. The musical score is just as impressive with the classic Elton John hit "Can You Feel The Love Tonight", which also won an Oscar.
The theater version of The Lion King also includes some great musical rhythms from the South African composer Lebo M., who makes you feel you are in the heart of the jungle at times, it really adds a nice touch to the experience.
The Lion King is quickly reaching it's 10th year on stage and continues to dazzle everyone who sees the fascinating show. The New Amsterdam Theatre holds 1747 seats which sell out often, Broadway Show Ticket The Lion King average about eighty-five dollars with the ticket high at about two hundred and dollars.
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