The Lion King at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

There is no question why The Lion King remains the most-watched musicals. This year, the show is predicted to retain its title as one of the must-see live entertainment! As it dominates the impressive Orpheum Theatre this spring, fans are given a variety of dates to watch the award-winning epic! Whether you’ve seen the Lion King several times in the past or you're witnessing its grandeur for the first time, you’re assured to have a wonderful experience seeing one of the world’s finest musicals thanks to Orpheum Theatre’s state-of-the-art accommodations and top-tier sound and light technology.

The show itself is a different level of amazing. Now showing for over twenty years, The Lion King remains unprecedented in terms of scenic design, music, costume, and overall presentation. With six Tony Awards and eight Drama Desk Awards under its belt, there is no question that the Lion King’s showing at the Orpheum Theatre this April will be fully packed.

Variety’s 10/10 rating for The Lion King’s Broadway production says it all. “A new generation of cats just dominated Broadway. Effortlessly said, Julie Taymor's staging of Disney's "The Lion King" is a marvel, a theatrical achievement unequaled in its beauty, brains, and address. Soaring far beyond its celluloid inspiration, the stage version builds upon nearly every aspect of the hit 1994 animated movie, from visual artistry and storytelling to Lebo M's score and the newly Africanized pop songs of Elton John and Tim Rice.”

Meanwhile, Entertainment Weekly appropriately called this musical “King of the Hill.” The review also ensures that no matter what version of the musical you experience – be it Broadway or touring – the show definitely deserves to be adored and enjoyed, “Amazing vision overrides any quibbles. The Lion King can make you fall in love with theater, no matter what theater it's in.”

Lastly, the New York Times was fast to mention the musical’s “breathtaking beauty and scenic ingenuity.” The critic noted, “Without a doubt, nowhere before on Broadway has a stampede of wildebeests or a herd of veldt-skimming gazelles been rendered with such eye-popping conviction. But in many ways, Ms. Taymor's vision, which is largely rooted in ritual forms of theater from Asia and Africa, collides with that of Disney, where visual spectacle is harnessed in the service of heartwarming storytelling.”

With an almost perfect rating on Broadway World, the Lion King is definitely a favorite among Broadway critics. So, it would be unthinkable if you missed The Lion King musical at the Orpheum Theatre this spring! So be sure to catch the show on Sunday 7th April 2024 as it electrifies the stage with its acclaimed production! Buy your tickets now by clicking on the Buy Tickets link!