Additional Information of Lion King Musical

Get set for an award winning London Westend production, Disney’s The Lion King! The hugely loved musical stage adaptation of Disney’s hugely successful animated film is running with packed houses at the magnificent Lyceum Theatre. At the London Westend Lyceum Theatre, Disney’s award-winning musical has made its grand entry into its successful 19th year.

The popular Londonshow has entertained over 14 million theatregoers and ranked sixth amongst the longest running musicals of West End. The story of The Lion King is set against the majesty of the Serengeti and revolves around young cub, Simba! Under the superb direction of Julie Taymor, the awe-inspiring musical is a complete treat to watch out for!

Julie Taymor has also designed the Olivier Award-winning costumes. With remarkable designing and creativity, the stage and auditorium of the Lyceum Theatre is beautifully into the African plains. The stage has some of the wildest animals such as lions, giraffes, birds, zebras, hyenas and even a stampede of wildebeest.  The most famous Circle Of Life opening number is one of the key highlights of the show. The Lion King is a brilliant show offering one of the most spectacular sights and atmospheres in the West End.

The story of The Lion King commences with the birth of young lion prince Simba which leads to the pushing back of his evil uncle Scar to second in line to the throne. To usurp the throne, Scar plots to kill both Simba and his father, the Lion King Mufasa. However, young Simba survives but led to believe that he is the cause behind the death of his father. With the burden of guilt, Simba flees the kingdom and look out for a carefree life. But, destiny wants him to go back and avenge the death of his father and be the King of Pride Rock!

In the year 1994, the movie version was released and went on becoming huge hit. During 1995 Oscars, the show went on winning several awards such as Best Music: Original Score for Hans Zimmer’s score and Best Music: Original Song for Elton John and Tim Rice’s Can You Feel The Love Tonight. Two of the film’s other songs – Circle Of Life and Hakuna Matata – were also nominated. A

At the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota, The Lion King show made its debut and won six Tony Awards when it opened on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre in the year 1997.

London Best Selling Shows Lion King

The magic of spell binding Walt Disney's long running and multi-award winning musical The Lion King is simply inescapable! The show is delighting theatre lovers across the London's West End. The blockbuster show made its grand Broadway debut in the year 1997. The award winning show has become one of the most successful shows in the London history with several world-wide productions as well as the original London production running with packed houses at the Lyceum Theatre in the heart of the West End.

The popular show Lion King is set against the backdrop of the Serengeti Plains with evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's The Lion King is directed and designed by Julie Taymor. She has beautifully presented a colourful, imaginative and highly creative world that has enlivened up flora, fauna and animals of Africa.

With timeless score by Elton John and Tim Rice, along with additional songs by Lebo M, Julie Taymor, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer, The Lion King is a complete musical treat for all. To enjoy the wonderful saga of young Simba, thousands of viewers comes to Lyceum Theatre every week and unleash the majestic storytelling. You will be transferred to the dazzling world featuring glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music.

Currently, the spectacular production features New Zealander Nicholas Afoa who has made his West End debut in the role of Simba. He has reprised his performance from the Australian production. The show is adapted from the Disney animated film and made its London premiere in October 1999 and since then running with packed houses.

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 Lion King The Musical features a powerful and moving story of Simba and portrays his epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands. The popular show is a stunning amalgamation of glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. Some of the timeless numbers in the show are I Just Can't Wait to Be King, The Circle of Life, Endless Night and Shadow Land.

Disney's The Lion King is certainly one of the best-selling shows and enjoyed by people of all age groups.