Latest Events, Information & Tickets. Independent Theater Guide. Not a box office or venue.
Latest Events, Information & Tickets. Independent Theater Guide. Not a box office or venue.
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From tours in North and South America, Asia, Europe, and Canada, get ready the grandest opportunity to rekindle your childhood, since the musical, Lion King, next city is in Seattle and performing in Paramount Theatre! With over 60,000 performances worldwide covering over two decades and counting, the acclaimed musical adds Washington to its visited cities.
Elevating the standard of classical theater and having attained over 100 million viewers in its worldwide performances, Disney’s The Lion King is unquestionably one of the top musicals of of all time. The acclaimed classic, founded on the previous 1994 film of the very same name, has never failed to impress with an unforgettable show spearheaded by an award-winning cast and team in each location.
Witness firsthand why this beautiful coming-of-age journey persists as a an inspiring narrative that appeals to all generations - being a romantic remembrance to fans of the original film, and a fresh and beautiful musical experience for the young. Add yourself to the long list of fans who have time and time again, come back to watch Disney's The Lion King a second time, and make sure you secure your tickets today!
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Disney’s The Lion King shares the struggles of the young Lion Prince Simba, who prematurely has no choice but to accept his role of succeeding as the leader of the Pride Lands due to unjust killing of his father, Mufasa. Mufasa, who is a beloved leader by the people of his lands, faces immense jealousy from Scar, Simba’s uncle, which leaves Simba without a father. This forces the young prince into to escape for years, and where his personal change and his sudden return to his land and his destined rule as King.
Based off the original 1994 motion picture of the the very same name created by Disney, The Lion King musical was skillfully transformed to the theater stage by director Julie Taymor and the unforgettable ensemble and crew. Its premiere in 1997 was the first of its kind, being received positively by critics. Greg Evans of Variety summarizes the Broadway premiere with the most accuracy in his article, sharing that “Julie Taymor's direction of this Broadway mainstay is a phenomenon, a theatrical achievement unrivaled in its beauty, brains and ingenuity. Leaping far beyond its celluloid inspiration, the stage showing enhances on each and every component of the hit 1994 animated motion picture, from design elements and plot to Lebo M's writing and the beautifully African-based pop numbers of Elton John and Tim Rice."
The stage adaptation was also received with the top posts from audiences. One in reference points to how this musical adaptation can appropriately be referred to as “The musical that beats them all”, expressing how he experienced that “the show was fantastic. It was visually stunning and the score makes you feel all kinds of emotion. The costumes and masks really brought the roles to life.” Most audiences who have attended the shows over the past 20 years proclaim that despite being a second retelling of a film, Disney's The Lion King succeeded in surpassing expectations.
The upcoming December’s season of The Lion King will be found in Paramount Theatre at Washington on Tuesday 23rd December 2025. Paramount Theatre, being equally profound and energetic as the show it is hosting with its beautifully decorated stage setup and seating arrangement is considered by locals as the only choice to be the venue of The Lion King.
Paramount Theatre - Seattle, Seattle, Washington, 98101, US