
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to the Buell Theatre!
More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.
Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.
There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.
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SHOW INFO
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Buell Theatre
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Singleton Theatre
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Kilstrom Theatre
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Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex
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Wolf Theatre
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Randy Weeks Conservatory Theatre
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Type
Broadway, Musical, Family Friendly
Estimated Run Time
THE LION KING is two hours and thirty minutes, including one intermission.
Intermission
One 15 minute
Age Recommendation
THE LION KING is a full-length Broadway musical running 2 hours and 30 minutes. THE LION KING is intended for guests 6 and up. All guests require a ticket, regardless of age.
Ticketing Policy
Denvercenter.org is the official online source for tickets to this show. Tickets purchased from any source other than DCPA may be lost, stolen, or fraudulent. Such tickets will not be honored . The DCPA reserves the right to not sell a ticket to any person or organization if we have knowledge or reason to believe, by virtue of the buying process, the buyer’s behavior or for other reason, that the purchase is for resale or would otherwise violate DCPA’s terms, policies or applicable laws.
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Oct 23 – Nov 16, 2025
Buell Theatre
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Kids Night on Broadway Offer
Give your kids the star treatment and at our Thursday, October 30th, 7:30pm performance! Buy one ticket and get one FREE in price level 2* and enjoy pre-show activities in the Buell Mezzanine lobby beginning at 6:30pm!
October 30 Kids’ Night on Broadway tickets are SOLD OUT
ADDED BY POPULAR DEMAND! Enjoy the Kids’ Night on Broadway pricing** for a limited number of tickets on Wednesday, October 29th at 7:30pm. Buy one ticket and get one FREE in price level 2*
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*Please confirm price level and promo code before selecting your seats. Valid offers will be applied at checkout. Please select Standard Price Level 2 – Orchestra/Mezz seats during purchase. Restrictions apply. Kids and teens aged 18 and under can participate.
**Pre-show lobby activities will not be available for the Kids’ Night on Broadway added ticket allotment on Wednesday, October 29th.
ALL SALES FINAL. No exchanges or refunds. Standard service fees apply. Dates, times, prices, and cast subject to change without notice. Offer may be revoked without notice. Limit 9 tickets per household. Offer valid on tickets in Price Level 2 for the Oct 30 7:30PM performance only. Subject to availability. Please be sure to purchase your total desired quantity of tickets. Offer not valid on previously purchased tickets and may not be combined with any other offer. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, Disney on Broadway recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
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Creators
By arrangement with Fiery Angel Limited
THE 39 STEPS
Adapted by Patrick Barlow
From the novel by John Buchan
From the movie by Alfred Hitchcock
Licensed by ITV Global Entertainment Limited
And an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon
SCENIC DESIGN BY
Raul Abrego
COSTUME DESIGN BY
Raquel Barreto
LIGHTING DESIGN BY
Carolina Ortiz Herrera
SOUND DESIGN BY
Melanie Chen Cole
PROJECTION DESIGN BY
Alex Basco Koch
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John Erickson
DRAMATURG BY
Xiomara Cornejo
CASTING BY
Grady Soapes, CSA
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Bass/Valle Casting
DIRECTED BY
Jerry Ruiz