Lion King tickets Broadway are passes to see one of the most successful productions to ever hit Broadway. While the animated movie of the same name was also a blockbuster hit in theaters, in many ways the Broadway productions seem to have surpassed the movie on a global scale.

Instant Success

People who are lining up for Lion King tickets Broadway today might be surprised to learn that skepticism was high when the show was about to hit the stage. The movie was already a runaway hit and cynics found it hard to imagine that a stage production would be able to equal, much less surpass the success the movie had. The show opened in 1997 at the Orpheum Theater in Minnesota and was an immediate success. In fact, the show proved to be so popular that it was permanently shifted to the New Amsterdam Theater on Broadway.

But that was just on the home front. What would make this production so amazing and the demand for Lion King Broadway tickets so high is the fact that the play also made an impact on a global scale. In 1999 the show opened at the Lyceum Theater in London and is still running today. In Canada, the show had a run for four years while it ran in two venues in Australia for a number of years as well. In 2007, the Lion King made its first ever debut on African soil in Johannesburg and the premiere was attended by big stars like Oprah Winfrey.

From Cartoon To Real Life

Perhaps part of the initial skepticism about the play came from the fact that many people didn’t understand how well a cartoon movie could translate on the stage. Ironically enough, that is probably one of the reasons why the show is such a success. The play used a number of very creative costumes, life-sized puppets and extra tools to bring the portrayal of each animal to life. The characters were not simply portrayed by puppets or a actors- they were conveyed using a combination of both.

Those with Lion King tickets Broadway will be treated to some extraordinary acting and choreography on the part of these actors, who had to act, dance and manipulate their costumes at the same time. Those that played the giraffes, for example, had to move around on stilts while those who played the ‘big cats’ had mechanical headpieces to simulate how cats lunge at each other. Needless to say, the Lion King has been a big winner at the Tony Awards, picking up awards for best musical, best scenic design, best costume design, best choreography and best direction.

You can pick up Lion King tickets Broadway for everyone in the family because this is something everyone will enjoy. From young children to adults, the magic of Lion King is completely irresistible and is an experience to be relished. If you would like to beat the box office rush for tickets, you can always order them online. Just contact an authorized ticket vendor and book your Lion King tickets Broadway.