Disney’s The Lion King is now touring selected venues in the U.K. but the show in London continues to play to packed audiences at the Lyceum theatre in the heart of London’s West End.
Based on the Disney animated film, The Lion King premiered on Broadway in 1997 and opened at the Lyceum Theatre in October 1999, now having celebrated 13 successful years in London.
Meanwhile the multiple Tony Award-winning musical The Lion King celebrated its 15th anniversary on Broadway in November 2012. As a tribute the Lion King cast members flipped the switch to turn on the Christmas lights in the U.S. to light up the world-famous Empire State Building’s tower with yellow lights, being the signature colour of the production.
The Lion King Broadway cast members turn on the lights at the Empire State Building
To mark these wonderful milestones Shows in London are now able to offer tickets for the Lion King for a limited number of performances with no booking fee. There are a limited number of tickets available on selected dates so hurry and book now whilst stocks last.
The Lion King is set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney’s multi award-winning musical The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre will redefine your expectations of theatre.
Critics and audiences alike have been enthralled and enjoyed for many years now, and no doubt many years to come.
‘There is simply nothing else like it.’ New York Times
‘One of the most joyous and spectacular musicals in years’ – Daily Mail
The Lion King transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of the circle of life and the lion cub Simba and his epic journey from wide-eyed cub, through his various adventures, challenges and mishaps along the path to fulfil his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
With music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, a musical score created by Hans Zimmer and choral arrangements by Lebo M, The Lion King songs include I Just Can’t Wait to Be King, The Circle of Life, Can you Feel the Love Tonight, and Shadow Land. The show in London features the music from the original film together with three new songs by Elton John and Tim Rice. Additional musical material by South African Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Taymor and Hans Zimmer; and music from “Rhythm of the Pride Lands,” an album inspired by the original music in the film, written by Lebo M, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer.
Disney’s The Lion King is London’s best-selling show and has delighted audiences of all ages for over 12 years at London’s Lyceum Theatre.
Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher), The Lion King is only the second show in history to generate five productions running 10 or more years. Translated into seven different languages (Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch, Mandarin, Spanish), the show has been performed in 15 different countries on five continents.
The book was adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed “The Lion King” animated feature, and Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the film’s screenplay. Directed by Julie Taymor — who became the first woman to ever receive a Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical — The Lion King has become an international hit with productions playing all around the globe. In fact, the Elton John-Tim Rice musical has won over 30 major awards. Those include six Tony Awards, including one for Best Musical; eight Drama Desk Awards; six Outer Critics Circle Awards; two Sir Laurence Oliviers; the Evening Standard Award for Best Theatrical Event; and three Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards.
