The Lion King was moved to the New Amsterdam Theater on Broadway after it debuted to rave reviews in Minnesota in July, 1997. New York loved the Lion King, as did London's theatre-going audiences when it was moved to the largest city in Europe in 1999 (where it continues to enjoy its run). Lion King tickets remain among the best-selling theatre tickets in the world.

The actors who play the various animal species in costume utilize mechanical prosthetics to manipulate the lifelike creations. Some of the parts demand a tremendous physical commitment on the part of those involved, and those reviews are a tribute to the level of dramatic accomplishment inherent in the production.

A novel twist in this production is the presence of visible chorus members, as opposed to a hidden chorus, which has been the dominant form of musical arrangement in theatre until recently. Complex choreography, exotic dance by actors in costume, and vivid atmospherics make the Lion King tickets the ones you should consider buying this season. Don't just read about it, go for it.