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The Lion King
Genre:	Musical
Synopsis:	Julie Taymor's acclaimed staging of the Disney animated film has been hailed as a Broadway landmark. It tells the story of the epic adventures of a young lion cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role as king.

Theatre:	Minskoff Theatre
Location:	200 West 45th Street Corner of 45th Street and Broadway
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Previews:	October 15, 1997
Opening:	November 13, 1997
Closing:	Open-Ended
Performance Times:	Tuesday & Wednesday at 7pm Thursday & Friday at 8pm Saturday at 2 & 8pm Sunday at 1 & 6:30 pm *Performance times vary. Beginning February 21: Tuesday at 7pm Wednesday - Saturday at 8pm Wednesday & Saturday at 2pm Sunday at 3pm
Running Time:	2 hours and 40 minutes, which includes one 15-minute intermission
Full Price Ticket:	$87 - $155
Production Credits:	Julie Taymor (Director, Puppet/Mask/Costume Design) Garth Fagan (Choreographer) Richard Hudson (Set Design) Michael Curry (Puppet and Mask Design) Donald Holder (Lighting Design) Hans Zimmer (Additional Music) Lebo M (Additional Music) Mark Mancina (Additional Music) Jay Rifkin (Additional Music) Lyrics by: Tim Rice Music by: Elton John Book by: Roger Allers and Irene Mecch