The Lion King

The Disney classic of Lion King was transformed into a stage performance in 1997. The musical opened in Minnesota at the Orpheum Theatre and it quickly moved on to Broadway. In October 1999 the musical opened at the Lyceum Theatre in the West End where its success has continued for over a decade. The show has been enjoyed success in New York, London, Japan, Australia, Germany and South Korea.

The performance was nominated for eleven Tony Awards and successful won six including the Best Musical Award and Best Director Award. The show has experienced phenomenal success and the performance at Lyceum Theatre is expected to continue its run of sell out shows.

The story tells of a young lion, Simba, as he is born into the Pride Rock. The young cub is the son of King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi and he is set to take the throne of the Pride Rock. However, the celebration of the birth is interrupted Scar, Mufasa’s jealous brother who is angry at losing his chance to the throne. Scar sets out to regain his chances of ruling over the Kingdom at the price of the young Simba. The story tells of the dramas in the jungle as the lions fight for survival and power.