The Lion King, the most successful entertainment property in the world, is celebrating a 25-year reign on Broadway, officially reaching the milestone on November 13, 2022. In this new video from the show, watch how the power of this Broadway musical can impact generations.
After 25 landmark years on Broadway, The Lion King, playing at the Minskoff Theatre, continues ascendant as one of the most popular stage musicals in the world. Since its premiere on November 13, 1997, 25 global productions have been seen by nearly 110 million people. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher), The Lion King has made theatrical history with two productions worldwide running 15 or more years and four others running 20 or more years. In the history of Broadway, only two productions have run longer.