The Lion King at Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Mindblowing puppetry, awesome music, and a tale that has been loved by audiences of all ages! Count us in! The incredible musical The Lion King is back and it’s conquering the Queen Elizabeth Theatre over in Vancouver, Canada! The show has been running for almost three decades and it has entertained over 100 million people! Yes, we kid you not that this is the most sensational, most beloved musical to ever hit Broadway and across the world! Now it’s making a phenomenal comeback in Canada and things are about to get heated up as The Lion King delivers crowd stirring hits, jaw dropping effects and puppetry, and more! Featuring a stellar cast and music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice, you’ll be singing “Hakuna Matata,” all the way to kingdom come! So be sure to check it out; it’s playing at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for three and a half weeks only! Hurry and hit the Get Tickets link before it’s too late!

The Lion King Tickets

“The breathtakingly staged Broadway adaptation of Disney’s king of the cartoon jungle is an instant theater classic.” – Entertainment Weekly

The Lion King the musical is entering its 28th year! It’s one of the longest running musicals of all time, The Liong King is bound to make another mark in its rich history. The production which began in 1997 has earned a staggering list of achievements, including six Tony Awards, eight Drama Desk Awards, and a Grammy Award. Now, besides being the third longest running musical of all time, The Lion King has become the highest grossing show in history with a total of $1.9 billion. Indeed, three decades since its premier, the show continues to be the ultimate favorite among musical enthusiasts, families, and casual viewers. Besides an amazing score, its terrific production has been praised for its ingenuity. Something that has influenced a lot of other shows as well. 

The Lion King features the book by Roger Allers and Irene Mechi with music by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and multi award winning icon Elton John. Meanwhile, Academy Award-winning lyricist Tim Rice provides the compelling words to the songs. To make the original score more fitted for an on stage musical, additional music and lyrics have been added by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Hans Zimmer, and Jay Rifkin. Director Julie Taymor leads a pack of ultra talented creative minds. First off, Taymor, along with puppet designer Michael Curry, basically pioneered a puppetry technique that will surely wow audiences with its realistic and dynamic movements. Besides puppets, the masks and costumes will also take centerstage giving audiences an exhilarating trip to the savannas of Africa. 

Overall, the experience will be a top caliber one thanks to the amazing work of Olivier Award winning scenic designer Richard Hudson, Tony Award winning designer Donald Holder, and hair and makeup designer Michael Ward. This 2025, the North American Tour cast comprises an amazing ensemble including Peter Hargrave as Scar, Darnell Abraham as Mufasa, Erick D. Patrick as Simba, Nick Cordileon as Timon, Danny Grumich as Pumbaa and more. Together this amazing cast will bring the musical to life and deliver Broadway worthy showcases that have entertainmed over 100 million people! Now you can call yourself a part of this fantastic experience, as long as you secure your tickets early!

The Liong King is undoutebdly a hit, not just for casual viewers, but also for the most hard-to-please critics. Since coming out in 1997, the musical has garnered some of the most glowing reviews. “The breathtakingly staged Broadway adaptation of Disney’s king of the cartoon jungle is an instant theater classic,” wrote Chris Willman of Entertainmen Weekly. 

Meanwhile, Time Magazine mentioned that The Lion King musical made Broadway alive again. “Awe-inspiring! Broadway theater is alive again. Julie Taymor’s imaginative ideas seem limitless. it’s a gorgeous, gasp-inducing spectacle. Most important – against all odds – it has innocence. The show appeals to our primal, childlike excitement in the power of theater to make us see things afresh.”

Over at the New York Times, the musical was credited for bringing back the good old days. “Seen purely as a visual tapestry, there is simply nothing else like it. Suddenly, you’re 4 years old again, and you’ve been taken to the circus for the first time.” The writer continued, “You can only marvel at the exotic procession of animals before you: the giraffes and the elephants and the hippopotamuses and all those birds in balletic flight. Such is the transporting magic wrought by the opening 10 minutes of The Lion King, [director Julie] Taymor has introduced a whole new vocabulary of images to the Broadway blockbuster.”

“Awe-inspiring! Broadway theater is alive again. Julie Taymor’s imaginative ideas seem limitless. it’s a gorgeous, gasp-inducing spectacle. – Time Magazine

Lastly, Variety’s Greg Evans wrote in his review, “Julie Taymor’s staging of Disney’s The Lion King is a marvel, a theatrical achievement unrivaled in its beauty, brains and ingenuity. Leaping far beyond its celluloid inspiration, the stage version improves upon nearly every aspect of the hit 1994 animated film.”

This summer, The Lion King the Musical will take over the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouvers most iconic and beloved entertainment venue. The theater delivers excellent experiences with its state of the art facility. From cutting edge lights and sound, to comfortable seating, visitors are sure to have a grand time. On top of its impressive features, the ambiance of the theater is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. The 2,675 seater auditorium boasts broad columns, stunning staircases, and exquisite chandeliers. You’ll be in for an out of this world ambiance. With an outstanding venue such as this, you’re sure to have the most memorable time of your life.

Don’t miss out on the craze! The Lion King is sure to bring the grandest of moments! Everybody who has seen The Lion King the Musical has nothing but great words to say and everyone absolutely wanted to experience it for the second, third, fourth time! Yes, it’s a highly addictive and adrenaline rushing showcase that brings a visual and aural feast! You’re sure to have the most exciting time of your life! So if you want to see the world’s top selling musical, then you better hurry and hit the Get Tickets link now before it’s too late!

“Suddenly, you’re 4 years old again, and you’ve been taken to the circus for the first time.” – The New York Times