Disney’s The Lion King
Opera House
More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney’s The Lion King, and now you can, too, when Washington, D.C.’s best-loved musical returns to the Kennedy Center! Winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, this landmark musical features some of Broadway’s most recognizable music crafted by Tony-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like The Lion King.
NOTE: If a performance is sold out, check back or call the Instant Charge Office at 202-467-4600 for availability. A limited number of seats could become available closer to performance time.
Note: The front section of each performance is VIP Package seating, and is available for sale. The VIP Ticket Package includes the best seats in the theater, a Souvenir Program, and an exclusive cinch bag.
Jun. 22 - Jul. 29, 2023
Genre
Theater
Price Range
$39.00 – $195.00
Runtime
2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission
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More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney’s The Lion King, and now you can, too, when Washington, D.C.’s best-loved musical returns to the Kennedy Center. Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King also features some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like The Lion King.
Recommended for ages 6 and up. Every person regardless of age must have a ticket.
"The Lion King" Trailer
“An entrancing thing of beauty…It has proven, to date, impossible to replicate.”
THE LION KING. ©Disney. Photo by Joan Marcus
THE LION KING. Gerald Ramsey as Mufasa ©Disney. Photo by Joan Marcus
THE LION KING. Gugwana Dlamini as Rafiki ©Disney. Photo by Joan Marcus
THE LION KING. Kayla Cyphersl as Nala and Buyi Zama as Rafiki ©Disney. Photo by Joan Marcus
THE LION KING. Spencer Plachy as Scar ©Disney. Photo by Joan Marcus
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