The Lion King

Pros: Outstanding choreography, costumes, puppetry and sets
Cons: Pricy but worth it!

For my birthday last August my daughter surprised me with 2 tickets to see the road show of The Lion King for when it made its arrival at the Broward theater of Performing arts in Ft. Lauderdale....Being that I am a Leo, and have a deep...

Pros: Fantastic opening scene
Cons: The scenes, dialog, and acting do not flow well.

Even though I live near NYC and the Lion King has been in production over six years I just recently witnessed for the very first time. I have been very aware of the hype Disney has received for the show, and also how many people love this extravaganza. ...

Pros: costumes, writing, chants, music, actors, scenery
Cons: some of the songs not from the movie didn't seem to fit in as well

One thing the events of September 11th did for me was give me a new appreciation for living so close to New York City. To that end, I am taking advantage of all that it has to offer. I took my 11 year old and 7 year old daughters to see The ...

Pros: Lion King on Broadway is fabulous. It's smart, funny, and exotic.
Cons: Yes, the tickets are expensive. Yes, the show is worth the cost.

My “family pick” for our summer vacation to New York City was a Broadway Show. As we planned our trip, the two boys (ages 9 and 12), the dad-person, and I looked over all the things to see and do in the Big Apple and each selected one...

Pros: Costumes, puppetry, music, overall production.
Cons: The magnificent production overshadows the story.

The Disney companies know how to milk a good thing. The stage production of "The Lion King" proves this. Based on the animated feature film, the Broadway production is a fantastic assault on the senses, striking in sight and sound. The basic story ...

Pros: Incredible costumes, highly intelligent, impressive voices, actors are enthusiastic
Cons: Too abstract for children to fully appreciate, younger actors not very impressive

From the opening number of this show, Circle of Life, you realize that this show is going to be a truly special Broadway experience. Anyone who has seen the Disney movie will not be surprised by any new twists in this show's plot. However, the...

Pros: The costumes, most of the music.
Cons: Too long for kids.

Although I have never seen "Lion King" on Broadway, I've managed to see it three times in Chicago. Fortunately, the touring company does a fantastic job; unlike "Wicked," where the roadshow's special effects are a poor substitute for the broom-flying ...

Pros: Great costumes and spectacle, the African music is a nice touch.
Cons: Little emotional involvement, Not a vehicle for great acting performances, "Good" seats are too expensive and difficult to get with long waiting list, Not especially interesting to young children or for adults looking for more personal theater ex

When I was growing up in Illinois, I became a Broadway musical junkie during my junior high years, listening to and memorizing songs to traditional fare like Carousel, Camelot, Sound of Music, Oliver, and West Side Story. So it...

Pros: Even non-theatre goers will be captivated!
Cons: Blink and you'll miss some of the performances.

With the success of The Lion King production in the United States, it was only natural progression that it would come to Australia. Currently showing in Sydney, Australia at the Capitol Theatre, the show's season has been extended several times already ...

Pros: costumes, comic relief characters
Cons: New Amsterdam Theater

On May 1st, I went to go see the Lion King musical at the New Amsterdam theater in NYC. Now this being the first Broadway show I have ever been to, I was unsure what to expect. I purchased tickets to the 8pm show through Ticketmaster sometime in March ...

Pros: costumes, music, great show
Cons: price, wait for tickets

If you get the opportunity, go see the Lion King on Broadway. My son had seen previews on the Disney Channel and said he wanted to go. My son at the time was six. Did I really want to spend all that money to take a six-year-old to New York? I am so glad...

Pros: Excellent in every way imaginable
Cons: Tickets can be hard to get, especially at holiday times

It doesn't matter if you have kids or not. It doesn't matter if you are married or not. You can be a baby or you can be 80 years old, it still doesn't matter. Hell, it probably doesn't even matter if you are human or not, this musical will still get to...

Pros: Wholesome family fun
Cons: Hard to get good seats, like any good show

All right, I'll say it's tied for first with Les Mis. When I go to the theater (once a year), I try to get my $80 worth. Usually, if I've got tickets, they're keeping score and doing the wave. However, I've now seen three shows, and thoroughly enjoyed...

Pros: Wonderful design and puppeteering of costumes. Old songs performed with nice, playful energy.
Cons: Most everything else drags terribly. Some terrible acting.

I have never seen another play which wavered so often between absolute boredom and lack of creativity to magical playfulness and inspired ingenuity. This basic pattern is evident after only the first couple of scenes.
The play begins with a rousing...

Pros: Shows the possibilities of the theater
Cons: None, except the wait for tickets

It costs a ton, you may have to wait for tickets until your youngest is ready for college, but I guarantee you that seeing The Lion King on Broadway will be one of the most incredible experiences of your life.

I feel I am qualified to say...