The Lion King Broadway @ Minskoff Theatre - Tickets and Discounts

The Lion King

Broadway

Musical

Original

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The Lion King

Broadway

Musical

Original

Minskoff Theatre
Previous Theatres

Theatres
Minskoff Theatre (Jun 13, 2006)
New Amsterdam Theatre (Nov 13, 1997 - Jun 4, 2006)
1515 Broadway

More than 70 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and based on the beloved 1994 Disney film, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals.

SYNOPSIS: Lion cub prince Simba grows up in the African heartland until tragedy forces him to run away. He ultimately learns to take his rightful place in the animal kingdom, in this musical version of the Disney animated film.

SCHEDULE:
September 21 - October 24 - Tuesday @7pm, Wednesday @7pm, Thursday @8pm, Friday @7pm, Saturday @2pm and 8pm, Sunday @1pm and 6:30pm

October 26 - 31 - Tuesday @7pm, Wednesday @7pm, Thursday @8pm, Friday @7pm, Saturday @2pm and 8pm, Sunday @1pm

Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes with one intermission
Music: Elton John
Book: Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers
Lyrics: Tim Rice

Box Office
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Tickets 20+

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Awards

Drama Desk Award
1998	Outstanding Choreography	Garth Fagan	Winner
1998	Outstanding Costume Design	Julie Taymor	Winner
1998	Outstanding Director of a Musical	Julie Taymor	Winner
1998	Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical	Max Casella	Nominee
1998	Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical	Geoff Hoyle	Nominee
1998	Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical	Tsidii Le Loka	Winner
1998	Outstanding Lighting Design	Donald Holder	Winner
1998	Outstanding Musical		Nominee
1998	Outstanding Orchestrations	Robert Elhai David Metzger Bruce Fowler	Nominee
1998	Outstanding Puppet Design	Michael Curry Julie Taymor	Winner
1998	Outstanding Set Design for a Musical	Richard Hudson	Winner
1998	Outstanding Sound Design	Tony Meola	Winner

Drama League
1998	Distinguished Production of a Musical		Nominee

New York Drama Critics' Circle
1998	Best Musical	Elton John Tim Rice Irene Mecchi Roger Allers	Winner

Outer Critics Circle
1998	Outstanding Choreography	Garth Fagan	Winner
1998	Outstanding Costume Design	Julie Taymor	Winner
1998	Outstanding Director of a Musical	Julie Taymor	Winner
1998	Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical	Tsidii Le Loka	Winner
1998	Outstanding Lighting Design	Donald Holder	Winner
1998	Outstanding New Broadway Musical		Nominee
1998	Outstanding Set Design	Richard Hudson	Winner

Theatre World Awards
1998	Theatre World Award	Max Casella	Winner

Tony Award
1998	Best Book of a Musical	Irene Mecchi Roger Allers	Nominee
1998	Best Choreography	Garth Fagan	Winner
1998	Best Direction of a Musical	Julie Taymor	Winner
1998	Best Featured Actor in a Musical	Samuel E. Wright	Nominee
1998	Best Featured Actress in a Musical	Tsidii Le Loka	Nominee
1998	Best Orchestrations	Robert Elhai David Metzger Bruce Fowler	Nominee
1998	Best Original Score	Lebo M Mark Mancina Elton John Hans Zimmer Julie Taymor Jay Rifkin Tim Rice	Nominee
1998	Costume Design (Play or Musical)	Julie Taymor	Winner
1998	Lighting Design (Play or Musical)	Donald Holder	Winner
1998	Musical		Winner
1998	Scenic Design (Play or Musical)	Richard Hudson	Winner

QUICK STATS

(as of Mar 8, 2020) Total Current Gross: $1,681,576,084 Highest Weekly Gross: $3,696,974 (Week Ending Dec 30, 2018) Average Ticket Price: $107.24 Average % Capacity: 97.68%

Grosses

Week Ending	Week Number	This Week Gross Potential Gross	Diff $	Avg Ticket Top Ticket	Seats Sold Seats in Theatre	Perfs Previews	% Cap This Week	Diff % cap
Mar 8, 2020	41	$1,186,505.00 $2,212,053.00	-$228,088.50	$99.05 $237.00	11979 1696	8 0	88.29%	-3.04%
Mar 1, 2020	40	$1,414,593.50 $2,062,121.00	-$426,523.50	$114.16 $237.00	12391 1696	8 0	91.33%	-5.21%
Feb 23, 2020	39	$1,841,117.00 $2,026,704.00	$167,625.00	$140.55 $225.00	13099 1696	8 0	96.54%	2.32%
Feb 16, 2020	38	$1,673,492.00 $2,154,298.00	$254,286.00	$130.91 $225.00	12784 1696	8 0	94.22%	0.11%