Disney’s The Lion King

Experience the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING when the Valley’s best-loved musical makes a triumphant return to ASU Gammage following its record-breaking 2003-2004 engagement! Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, whose visual images for this show you'll remember forever. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score, including Elton John and Tim Rice's Oscar®-winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.” Let your imagination run wild when the Tony® Award-winning Broadway sensation returns to the ASU Gammage stage.

Now in its eleventh sold-out year on Broadway, THE LION KING is the winner of six Tony Awards® including Best Musical, eight Drama Desk Awards, six Outer Critics Circle Awards, the New York Drama Critics award for Best Musical, the Evening Standard Award for the Theatrical Event of the Year, two Olivier Awards, a Theatre World Award, the Astaire Award for Outstanding Choreography, two Drama League Awards and a Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album.

Director Julie Taymor became the first woman in Broadway history to win the Tony® Award for Best Director of a Musical. Taymor, along with Michael Curry, created hundreds of masks and puppets for THE LION KING.