The Lion King at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

There is no doubt why The Lion King remains the top-watched musicals. This time, the show is predicted to retain its crown as one of the must-see live entertainment! As it dominates the impressive Orpheum Theatre this spring, fans are given numerous dates to watch the acclaimed 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 fantastic experience seeing one of the world’s finest musicals thanks to Orpheum Theatre’s state-of-the-art accommodations and top-tier light and sound technology.

The show itself is a completely different level of breathtaking. Now showing for over twenty years, The Lion King remains unmatched in terms of scenic design, music, costume, and overall presentation. With six Tony Awards and eight Drama Desk Awards under its helm, there is no question 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. Simply said, Julie Taymor's staging of Disney's "The Lion King" is a marvel, a theatrical achievement unrivaled in its beauty, brains, and address. Leaping 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 aptly 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 absolutely deserves to be cherished 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 reviewer noted, “Undoubtedly, 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 nearly perfect rating on Broadway World, the Lion King is certainly a beloved 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 Tuesday 16th April 2024 as it electrifies the stage with its award-winning production! Grab your tickets now by clicking on the Get Tickets link!