The Lion King at Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Broadway is the foundation of yet another iconic musical, The Lion King, as it tours another city with the next limited showing to be held on Thursday 11th September 2025 in Queen Elizabeth Theatre, found in Vancouver, British Columbia. With stunning facilities and equipment seen both inside and outside the previously stated theater, audiences have proclaimed that Queen Elizabeth Theatre still is one of their {favorite|top|favored show venues for the longest time.

The musical recounts the coming-of-age story of a young lion cub called Simba, who is next in line to become the King of the Pride Lands succeeding his father. The African safari however is still a dangerous place, as even in this pure and childlike plot, tragedy comes when the young prince's father Mufasa is killed as a result of the intent of his estranged uncle Scar, who harbors a secret hatred for the King of the Pride Lands. The fledgling cub fears for his own life and goes into exile that spans years. In his time away, he encounters new companions, Timon and Pumbaa, who bring joy to Simba's lonely life and include him in their group. His relaxed demeanor then takes a turn when Simba once again encounters his childhood companion Nala, who reveals the tyranny of Scar to him and asks him to overthrow his abusive uncle.

This heartfelt and personal narrative of loss, strong bonds, and fearless leadership is intensified by the original film's music, written by Elton John and Tim Rice. Their original songs, partnered with additional songs and lyrics from other composers such as Zimmer, Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and director Julie Taymor have contributed to the immense success of The Lion King not just in local performances, but also in several tours all over the world.

The original stage adaptation debuted on July 8, 1997, at the Orpheum theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was an instant box office hit and achieved almost instant success, leading to its transfer and premiere on the Broadway stage on October 15, 1997. Still running for more than two decades since its first showing, be one of the lucky ones to see the third longest-running show from Broadway, New York as it comes to British Columbia. Seats can be bought by clicking on the links that can be found above this page.