The Lion King at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

There is no doubt whatsoever why The Lion King remains to be the most highly watched musicals. This year, the show is anticipated to retain its status as one of the must-see live entertainment! As it dominates the splendid Orpheum Theatre this spring, fans are given a variety of 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 guaranteed to have a fantastic experience seeing one of the world’s best musicals thanks to Orpheum Theatre’s state-of-the-art accommodations and top-tier sound and light technology.

The show itself is a different dimension of breathtaking. Now running for over two decades, 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 helm, there is no doubt that the Lion King’s performance 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 wave of cats just took over Broadway. Easily said, Julie Taymor's staging of Disney's "The Lion King" is a masterpiece, a theatrical achievement unrivaled in its beauty, brains, and address. Leaping far beyond its celluloid inspiration, the stage version improves upon nearly every aspect of the hit 1994 animated film, 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 correctly 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 cherished 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 comment on 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 almost perfect rating on Broadway World, the Lion King is undoubtedly 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 Sunday 21st April 2024 as it electrifies the stage with its award-winning production! Score your tickets now by clicking on the Buy Tickets link!