The Lion King Tickets

Hakuna Matata to all musical lovers in Los Angeles! Something wild is coming to the city, and it’s guaranteed to be an epic music and art spectacle like you’ve never seen before! From February 2 to March 26, 2023, The Lion King makes its triumphant return to the Pantages Theatre! See this award-winning musical in Los Angeles’s prime entertainment destination. The show will bring you to the wild majestic world of Simba as he overcomes turmoil and tries to defeat his evil uncle Scar! This February to March 2023, The Lion King will hold more than 60 performances in Los Angeles! So there are plenty of dates to choose from, and you can watch it multiple times! If you’re a true musical lover, you should hurry and grab your tickets now to see The Lion King, the musical, at the Pantages Theatre!

The Lion King is based on the 1994 Walt Disney Animation film of the same name. The musical features the remarkable story of Simba, a young runaway cub who returns to his rightful place as King of the Pride Lands. The Lion King production has broken several records and won numerous awards. The original Broadway production was directed by Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor. The musical’s storyline follows the book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi. Meanwhile, the show’s extremely popular score was written by Grammy Award winner Elton John in cooperation with lyricist Tim Rice. The Lion King’s additional music was produced by the joint effort of Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor, and award-winning composer Hans Zimmer.

The Lion King has a world-renowned storyline and an even more famous score. The musical will feature the massive hits “Circle of Life,” “Hakuna Matata,” “I Can’t Wait To Be King,” and “Can You Feel The Love Tonight?” Apart from John’s exemplary work, the score also received contributions from distinguished South African producers Lebohang Morake, Mark Macina, Jay Rifkin, Tsidii Le Lok. The result is a culturally wonderful score that proudly features African influences. Meanwhile, the musical also features a talented cast composed of Darian Sanders as Simba, Gerald Ramsey as Mufasa, and Spencer Plachy as Scar, among others. The Lion King’s touring production will maintain Richard Hudson’s award-winning scenic design and Michael Curry’s innovative puppet design.

“Seen purely as a visual tapestry, there is simply nothing else like it. Suddenly, you’re 4 years old again, and you’ve been taken to the circus for the first time.” – The New York Times./

“The Lion King can make you fall in love with theater no matter what theater it’s in.” – Entertainment Weekly.

“A jaw-dropping magnificent spectacle. The show and the playhouse are enchanting. The unprecedented production is worth every penny. If this is Disney’s idea of a theme park, we are delighted to report that the theme is quality.” – Newsday.

The Lion King’s story starts with the birth of a lion cub named Simba. Animals from various parts of the Pride Lands gathered at Pride Rock for a glimpse of the newborn prince. Soon, Simba grows into a lively young cub who loves adventures. King Mufasa is a gentle yet firm father who teaches Simba the ways of the Pride Lands and how every animal has a role to play in the circle of life. One day, Simba escapes from his babysitter Zazu and encounters some nasty hyenas. As Simba tries to scare away the outcasts with his roar, he is saved by King Mufasa, whose roar is so loud and powerful that it makes all the hyenas run away. Mufasa’s evil brother Scar, realizing he could use the cub as bait, makes a mischievous plan with his army of hyenas. Will Scar successfully steal the kingdom from Mufasa? What caused Simba to run away? Find out when you come and see The Lion King at the Pantages Theatre!

The Lion King, the musical, is produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. The original show opened in Minneapolis in 1997, followed by the Broadway production a few months later. After premiering in New York, The Lion King opened in London’s West End two years later. After a decade, the show has grossed over $8.1 billion, becoming one of the highest-grossing musicals of all time. Today, the Lion King has entertained over 100 million people all over the world and holds the record for Broadway’s third longest-running musical. In 1998, The Lion King became the big winner at the Tony Awards. The musical took home six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Choreography, and Best Scenic design. At the Drama Desk Awards, The Lion King’s cast and the creative team won in eight categories, including Outstanding Director, Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Set Design, and more. Besides the prestigious Us Awards, the musical also reigned supreme internationally after winning two Laurence Olivier Awards in London, four Helpmann Awards in Australia, and three Moliere Awards in France.

The Lion King received wide critical acclaim from professional critics. The storyline, incredible score, and Taymor’s fantastic direction have impressed musical enthusiasts worldwide. Moreover, the show’s breathtaking costumes and out-of-this-world scenic design are unprecedented. Variety’s Greg Evans expressed his awe for the award-winning musical. “Julie Taymor’s staging of Disney’s “The Lion King” is a marvel, a theatrical achievement unrivaled in its beauty, brains, and ingenuity. Leaping far beyond its celluloid inspiration, the stage version improves upon nearly every aspect of the hit 1994 animated film.”

Meanwhile, Ben Brantly from the New York Times praised the show’s nostalgic appeal. “Seen purely as a visual tapestry. There is simply nothing else like it. Suddenly, you’re four years old again, and you’ve been taken to the circus for the first time.” Newsday’s Linda Winer added that The Lion King is a jaw-dropping spectacle. “The show and the playhouse are enchanting. The unprecedented production is worth every penny. If this is Disney’s idea of a theme park, we are delighted to report that the theme is quality.”

Musical fans are guaranteed an ecstatic time with each The Lion King production. Entertainment Weekly’s Jess Cagle can attest to this. “The Lion King can make you fall in love with theater no matter what theater it’s in.” Lastly, The New York Stage Review’s Steven Suskin mentioned that the musical had maintained its appeal decades after it premiered in New York. “21 years later, it still is…Taymor, the avant-garde director to whom Disney entrusted the piece, outdid herself…Everything still looks wonderful, and looks practically brand new, too.”

From February 2 to March 26, 2023, The Lion King will make the Pantages Theatre its home. With over 62 performances in Los Angeles’ premier entertainment venue, the show is set to once again bring life to the Disney classic. Since 1930, the Pantages Theatre, formerly known as the RKO Pantages Theatre, has entertained music and art lovers in Los Angeles. The palatial Art Deco theater has hosted some of the city’s most prestigious events, such as the large-scale Broadway shows, the Academy Award Ceremonies, and popular music concerts. Some of the venue’s most recent performers include Food Fighters, Alice Cooper, and Dream Theater, among others. Meanwhile, some more notable productions that have made Pantages Theatre their home include Fiddler on the Roof, Rent, Wicked, Cats, Phantom of the Opera, and plenty more.

If you love the film The Lion King, you will surely be amazed by how the musical adaptation has brought the movie classic to life! The musical has incredible music, jaw-dropping costumes, set design, a stellar cast, and an excellent storyline. The Lion King features a story about a father-and-son relationship, overcoming your fears, triumph, and love. Tickets to see The Lion King at the Pantages Theatre are now available! If you’re planning to visit this award-winning and record-breaking show, you better move fast before tickets sell out!

“Julie Taymor’s staging of Disney’s “The Lion King” is a marvel, a theatrical achievement unrivaled in its beauty, brains, and ingenuity. Leaping far beyond its celluloid inspiration, the stage version improves upon nearly every aspect of the hit 1994 animated film.” – Greg Evans from Variety.

“Awe-inspiring! Broadway theater is alive again. [Julie] Taymor’s imaginative ideas seem limitless. It’s a gorgeous, gasp-inducing spectacle. Most important – against all odds – it has innocence. The show appeals to our primal, childlike excitement in the power of theater to make us see things afresh.” – Richard Zoglin from Time Magazine.