(Entertainment-NewsWire.com, August 31, 2012 ) New York, NY -- Disney’s The Lion King will have a long run at Minskoff Theatre in New York. The shows have recently begun at the end of August and will continue bringing Simba’s timeless story to audiences in New York until the second quarter of next year. Tickets for all the shows until July 7 of next year are already available at ACheapSeat.com.
The Lion King musical by Disney brings the popular story to the stage with songs from Oscar winner Elton John as well as Tim Rice. The Minskoff Theatre stage has been especially adapted to create an African landscape fitting for the story.
The musical is directed and designed by Tony Award winner Julie Taymore, whose vision fills the Minskoff Theatre with one of the most imaginative performances Broadway has seen.
The Lion King musical has won a total of six 1998 Tony Awards including Best New Musical, and is considered as a wonderful stage adaptation of the classic 1994 film with its powerful drama, primal rhythms, and rich mythology. The story of Simba has all the necessary ingredients that make a musical performance simply a must-see.
The Lion King musical runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes with one intermission. On weekdays, there will be one show, while weekends bring two shows for audiences, especially families with kids, to enjoy.
The Lion King at the Minskoff Theatre is not a new offer from Broadway. The said musical has already performed consistent runs at the said venue in the past. But other than the Lion King, the Minskoff Theatre has already played host to a lot of other widely received shows such as the Miss Universe in 1981. The theatre is also a legitimate Broadway venue and is a prime spot in New York thanks to its convenient location in midtown Manhattan. The theatre, which is designed by architects Kahn and Jacobs, is located at the third floor of the One Astor Plaza, an office tower constructed on the site of the iconic Astor Hotel.
The Minskoff Theatre was named after Sam Minskoff and sons, the builders and owners of the high-rise building where the theatre is located. The theatre officially opened on March 13, 1973. Its first presentation was a revival of Irene starring Debbie Reynolds.
In 2007, a portion of the Minskoff Theatre was also modified for the use of the syndicated news magazine The Insider. In 2008, however, the program moved back to its original base in Los Angeles.
The theatre has also played host to several musicals such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer in 2001.
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