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Minskoff Theatre

  • Theater
  • Midtown West
  • price 4 of 4
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Time Out says

Most Broadway houses originate from the 1920s or ’30s, but the Minskoff opened its doors in 1973 with a lavish revival of the 1919 musical Irene, starring Debbie Reynolds. Today, it’s home to The Lion King. The Minskoff is distinguished by altitude: It’s located on the third floor of One Astor Plaza, a 55-story office tower. With 1,654 seats, it's the third largest house on Broadway. The lobby features hand-painted, gold-leaf-covered sculpted tableaus that adorn interior walls and showcase its panoramic views of Broadway.

Details

Address:
200 W 45th St
New York
Cross street:
between Broadway and Eighth Ave
Transport:
Subway: A, C, E to 42nd St–Port Authority; N, Q, R, 42nd St S, 1 2, 3, 7 to 42nd St–Times Sq
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The Lion King

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Musicals
  • Open run

Director-designer Julie Taymor takes a reactionary Disney cartoon about the natural right of kings—in which the circle of life is putted against a queeny villain and his jive-talking ghetto pals—and transforms it into a gorgeous celebration of color and movement. The movie’s Elton John–Tim Rice score is expanded with African rhythm and music, and through elegant puppetry, Taymor populates the stage with an amazing menagerie of beasts; her audacious staging expands a simple cub into the pride of Broadway, not merely a fable of heredity but a celebration of heritage. RECOMMENDED: Guide to The Lion King on Broadway  Minskoff Theatre (Broadway). Music by Elton John. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi. Directed by Julie Taymor. With ensemble cast. Running time: 2hrs 40mins. One intermission.

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