The Lion King at Queen Elizabeth Theatre

There's no doubting that the story behind The Lion King is one that resonates with people on different levels. Sure, the 1994 film was meant for kids, but it's a tragic story to say the least. It takes a prodigal son style of arch that has kept people in theaters at the edge of their seats as they watch the story unfold since 1997. These are mostly people who already know the story! It's amazing to think that the Lion King continues to sell out shows on Broadway and across the world even though most people know what's going to happen on stage. That's going to be the case in Vancouver, British Columbia on Tuesday 9th September 2025.

One of the things that keeps people filling theaters to see this show are the songs. It's a rather intense soundtrack with tracks about life, loss, and of course, Hakuna Matata. The current cast provides heart felt renditions of these classics that people love. At the same time, the songs helps weave the story together in this musical version in a way that keeps people at the edge of their seat. You may be waiting for your favorite song to come up all show long, and those 4 minutes or so could end up being the most memorable part of the show. Who knows, you may even find new tracks that you don't recall from the 1994 film. There are tracks that are only part of the theater experience. If you haven't seen The Lion King in this format, you could be in for certain surprises. Even if you're familiar with the original story, this particular experience is worth every penny.

Finding the perfect spot within Queen Elizabeth Theatre for this show can be essential to your experience on this Tuesday 9th September 2025. You can see the stage perfectly from anywhere in the theater; don't stress out too much, about that. However, there is some added value in the first rows. You'll be able to see some of the facial expressions that the actors make. It's just a better spot to take in the feelings that are going to be coming from the stage. Press the get tickets button immediately to ensure that you can catch The Lion King live!