Frequently Asked Questions

Ticket prices for The Lion King vary by seating location, city, performance date and time. For performances schedules, pricing and links to official ticketing sites, visit our Tickets page.

The Tickets page has the most up-to-date information about the The Lion King tour. You can also register to receive email from Disney Theatrical Productions for advance notice when the show comes to your area.

You may purchase tickets to The Lion King at the box office, online or by phone. Visit our Tickets page for city-specific details. We urge guests to purchase tickets through an official ticketing source to avoid the risk of invalid tickets or fraud.

Many performances of The Lion King sell out. We encourage guests to purchase tickets in advance to ensure the best seating locations, however seats remain on sale until performance time, based on availability.

Yes, with Ticketmaster's Ticket Transfer.

• Ticket Transfer is a FREE, fast and easy way to distribute tickets digitally to others.
• It eliminates the need for day-of-performance meet-ups, group entry or will-call drop-offs.
• It validates and assures that the tickets belong to the individual you transfer them to alone and cannot be used by another party.

• Log into My Ticketmaster account.
• Select "Ticket Transfer" by clicking the Transfer button; select the number of tickets to transfer and enter ticket recipient details.
• Recipient receives an email alert and logs into their My Ticketmaster account, or creates one.
• Recipient selects delivery method and enters in personal information.
• Transfer is complete, the original tickets are voided and reissued to recipient.
• For further assistance with Ticket Transfer, please contact Ticketmaster Customer Service at 800.653.8000.

All guests require a ticket, regardless of age. We recommend that children be at least six years old to attend a performance of The Lion King.

For younger children, consider one of these exciting Disney touring productions: Disney Live, Disney on Ice or Phineas and Ferb Live.

Discover the benefits of group tickets by visiting Disney Theatrical Sales or calling 800-439-9000 (Toll-free in the USA) or +1-212-703-1040 (Outside of the USA) weekdays from 9AM until 6PM EST. For The Lion King in New York City, the group minimum is 15 seats (min. 20 beginning 7/9/13); for cities on the tour, group minimums vary by theater. Visit Disney Theatrical Sales for details.

In New York City, wheelchair-accessible seating is available through the theatre box office by calling 212-869-0550. Infrared assistive listening devices are available at the kiosk in the main lobby of the theatre. If you need assistance locating the kiosk, please ask any member of the theatre staff.

For venues hosting the North American Tour of The Lion King, contact your local theatre box office for more information.

For information about open caption and sign interpreted performances in New York and across the United States, find out more about TDF Accessibility Programs.

In New York City, Student Rush tickets are not currently available for The Lion King.

For touring venues, student discounts vary by city. Contact your local theatre box office for more information.

The Lion King is two hours and thirty minutes, including one intermission.

There is no dress code at the theater. For all performance, attire should be comfortable and appropriate for the occasion. The theatre is air conditioned throughout the year.

For many guests, part of the fun of going to a Broadway show is meeting members of the cast at the Stage Door. Following the performance, some actors from The Lion King may be available to sign autographs and sometimes even pose for photos. Ask an usher for directions to the Stage Door.

You can get official The Lion King merchandise at the theatre or online via Disney Shopping. The live cast recording is available through Amazon, Best Buy, iTunes and other retailers.

Our cast members love to hear from you, but we cannot guarantee that all letters will receive a response. You may send correspondence to:

New York City:
[Castmember Name]
c/o The Lion King
Minskoff Theatre
200 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036

North American Tour:
[Castmember Name]
c/o The Lion King, Gazelle Tour
New Amersterdam Theatre
214 West 42th Street
New York, NY 10036

Please contact Disney Theatrical Guest Services to share your comments or questions.

To reach the Disney Theatrical Group press office, submit your request here.

Currently, The Lion King is not available for licensing, but select Disney titles are available to license through Music Theatre International. Please visit Disney Theatrical Licensing for more information. 

To discover employment opportunities with Disney Theatrical Group, visit The Walt Disney Studios Careers site.

The Lion King won six 1998 Tony Awards®:  Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (Richard Hudson), Best Costume Design (Julie Taymor), Best Lighting Design (Donald Holder), Best Choreography (Garth Fagan) and Best Direction of a Musical, making Taymor the first woman in theatrical history bestowed with the honor.  The Lion King has also earned more than 70 major arts awards including the 1998 NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy® for Best Musical Show Album, the 1999 Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.