The Lion King at Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Broadway, New York is the home of an additional hit musical, Disney’s The Lion King, as it increases its global reach with the next limited production to be performed on Sunday 14th September 2025 in Queen Elizabeth Theatre, found in Vancouver, British Columbia. With breathtaking facilities and equipment seen all over the said location, locals have said that Queen Elizabeth Theatre continues to be one of their {favorite|top|favored show venues all over the world.

The Lion King recounts the coming-of-age story of a young lion cub named Simba, who is next in line to lead as the King of the Pride Lands succeeding his father. The African territory however is filled with secrecy and internal strife, as even in this often lighthearted musical, misfortune strikes when the young prince's father Mufasa is killed due to the intent of his evil uncle Scar, who wishes to take over as King of the Pride Lands. The immature prince chooses to escape the Pride Lands and goes into hiding that spans years. During this exile, he runs into new acquaintances, Timon and Pumbaa, who bring joy to Simba's lonely life and include him in their group. the young prince's easygoing lifestyle then takes a turn when he once more meets his long-time friend Nala, who reveals the tyranny of Scar to him and requests him to retake his rightful place as king.

This incredibly powerful story of heartbreak, strong bonds, and eventual redemption is enhanced by the original film's music, written by Elton John and Tim Rice. Their original songs, coupled with more compositions and lyrics from other composers such as Zimmer, Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and director Julie Taymor have served as the foundation of The Lion King not only in the United States, but also in Europe and Asia performances.

The Lion King debuted on July 8, 1997, at the Orpheum theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It took the theater world by storm and set a standard for contemporary theater, ushering in the musical's transfer and premiere on the Broadway stage on October 15, 1997. Currently produced for more than two decades since its premiere, don’t miss the opportunity to see the third longest-running production from Broadway as it performs in British Columbia. Tickets can be bought by clicking on the links that can be found above this page.