Opened in 1973
Located on the third floor of a 55-story office tower, the Minskoff opened in 1973. The theatre, with a spectacular view of the Great White Way, derives its name from Sam Minskoff and Sons, builders and owners of the high-rise that houses it, who run it with the Nederlander Organization. The theatre is currently home to The Lion King, which opened at the New Amsterdam and transferred to the Minskoff in 2006.
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Restrooms are located on the Orchestra and Mezzanine levels.
Coat check is available. No luggage or bags.
In the alley between 45th and 46th to the left as you exit the main entrance.
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The Tony Award-winning phenomenon The Lion King continues to captivate audiences. It has played for over 25 years on Broadway—see it at the Minskoff Theatre in New York City!
Based on the beloved 1994 Disney film, The Lion King transports the audience to the African savanna and follows Simba, a young lion who flees his home after his uncle Scar tricks him into believing that he caused his father, King Mufasa’s death. With the help of his friends Timon and Pumbaa, he returns home as an adult to take back his homeland, become the rightful heir to the throne, and restore balance to the Pride Lands.
With a score by the legendary Elton John and Tim Rice, including iconic songs such as “The Circle of Life,” “Hakuna Matata,” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” The Lion King is brought to life by director Julie Taymor, who became the first woman to win the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for her groundbreaking use of visuals and puppetry. The production also features a book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, who worked on the original film.
The show's stunning visuals are brought to life with costumes by Julie Taymor, scenic design by Richard Hudson, lighting design by Donald Holder, and sound design by Tony Meola.
Get your Broadway tickets now to experience The Lion King and see the show that has been wowing millions in New York and around the world!
The best views will be in the center orchestra and front mezzanine, but there are very few bad seats in this theater.
1621 seats
Wheelchair accessible seating is located in the orchestra section. No steps to designated seating location.
Yes, the Minskoff Theatre is equipped with wheelchair accessible restrooms on the theatre’s Orchestra and Mezzanine levels. They can be accessed via a main lobby elevator that is strictly designated for guests with disabilities.
The Minksoff Theatre offers assisted listening devices and on-demand closed captions and pre-recorded audio description through the use of I-Caption devices and through the GalaPro App on your personal device.
When to arrive: Doors open roughly a half hour before showtime. Give yourself plenty of time to pick up tickets and find your seats. What to wear: Whatever makes you comfortable! Some people dress up for the theater, but there is no official dress code. Children under 2 are not permitted in the theater.
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