The Lion King at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

There is no doubt why The Lion King remains the most-watched musicals. This year, the show is predicted to retain its status as one of the must-see live entertainment! As it takes over the majestic Orpheum Theatre this spring, fans are given a variety of dates to watch the acclaimed epic! Whether you’ve seen the Lion King multiple times in the past or you're witnessing its grandeur for the first time, you’re guaranteed to have a fantastic 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 completely different dimension of breathtaking. Now showing for over twenty years, The Lion King remains unparalleled 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 doubt that the Lion King’s performance at the Orpheum Theatre this April will be brimming.

Variety’s 10/10 rating for The Lion King’s Broadway production says it all. “A new breed of cats just dominated Broadway. Easily said, Julie Taymor's staging of Disney's "The Lion King" is a marvel, a theatrical achievement unmatched in its beauty, brains, and inventiveness. Jumping far beyond its celluloid inspiration, the stage version advances upon nearly every aspect of the hit 1994 animated film, from eye-catching 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 critique also ensures that no matter what version of the musical you witness – be it Broadway or touring – the show absolutely deserves to be adored and appreciated, “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 swift to mention the musical’s “breathtaking beauty and scenic ingenuity.” The critic noted, “Certainly, 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 preferred 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 Wednesday 10th April 2024 as it electrifies the stage with its award-winning production! Grab your tickets now by clicking on the Book Tickets link!