If you’ve already seen the lion king movie you may wonder if it is really worth going to see it at Broadway, it really is. With wildly inventive life-size puppets, exotic masks, and costumes, Disney’s adaptation of its popular animated movie is a visual stunner. With music directed by the visionary Julie Taymor and featuring Elton John and Tim Rice seeing the Lion King at Broadway is an unforgettable experience.

In a nutshell, the story concerns young lion prince Simba, whose birth has pushed his evil uncle (Scar) back to second in line to the throne. Scar plots to kill both Simba and his father, King Mufasa, and proclaim himself as king. Simba survives but is led to believe that his father died because of him and so he decides to flee the kingdom. Simba is befriended by a warthog called Pumbaa and a meerkat called Timon. When Simba has fully grown he is faced with the decision of whether to return to his kingdom which his evil uncle has almost destroyed.

The Lion King at Broadway is a must and is highly recommended. With giant elephant, giraffes, antelopes and many more animals brought to life by stunning costumes, colourful masks and special effects it should be on everyone’s to do list.