The Lion King's popularity and success also helped solidify The Walt Disney Company as a major player in the theatre world. Fans are still addicted to the lush soundtrack and some of the original songs from the musical have become karaoke faves. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. The Lion King has been performed in thirteen different countries and viewed by 80 million people across the globe. The stage adaptation of the 1997 Disney movie The Lion King is a six-time Tony-winning musical that will dazzle your senses. It’s now been twenty-three years since the musical’s premiere, and the show is still beloved and going strong.

Related: Hamilton: Other Stage Musicals to Watch on Film Buy Tickets Show Overview LiveatFive LiveatFive: Home Edition with Bradley Gibson of The Lion King Club Watch The Lion King 's Adrienne Walker Belt Out. The Lion King walked away with the Tony for Best Musical, as well as six others. Fans and critics were spellbound by the intricate puppetry and gorgeous music. Directed by Julie Taymor and produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, it kept all the characters and emotional beats of the original film, but brought a bold creative vision to every aspect of the story.

Based on the 1994 cartoon The Lion King, the musical version debuted in 1997 to great acclaim.

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