The Lion King at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

There is no question why The Lion King remains to be the most highly watched musicals. This time, the show is expected 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 beauty for the first time, you’re promised 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 different dimension of astonishing. Now showing for over two decades, 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 doubt that the Lion King’s showing at the Orpheum Theatre this March will be 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. Effortlessly said, Julie Taymor's staging of Disney's "The Lion King" is a wonder, a theatrical achievement unmatched in its beauty, brains, and inventiveness. Leaping far beyond its celluloid inspiration, the stage version builds 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 aptly 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 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 quick 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 nearly perfect rating on Broadway World, the Lion King is undoubtedly a beloved among Broadway critics. So, it would be outrageous if you missed The Lion King musical at the Orpheum Theatre this spring! So be sure to catch the show on Thursday 28th March 2024 as it electrifies the stage with its award-winning production! Grab your tickets now by clicking on the Book Tickets link!