Disney's THE LION KING

• Winner of six Tony Awards®, Disney’s THE LION KING, is now playing at Capitol Theatre for a strictly limited season.

• A six-time Tony Award winner directed by Julie Taymor, with music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice—it’s Broadway royalty in every sense.

• Watch the Serengeti unfold with jaw-dropping puppetry, bold choreography by Garth Fagan, and iconic songs like "Circle of Life" and "Hakuna Matata".

• More than 124 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.

• Don’t miss your chance to book tickets to THE LION KING whilst it is in Sydney and witness how 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 story

Simba is a young lion prince who lives in the Pridelands. He loves his father Mufasa and is very adventurous, ignoring his responsibilities as the future king. When his Uncle Scar tries to take the kingdom from him, Simba flees and goes to live with Timon and Pumbaa. He eventually learns he must step up and, with the help of his friends, fulfill his destiny to become king.