The Lion King to premiere at new musical theater
Music from pop to African rhythms
The acclaimed German translation by Michael Kunze of Disney’s The Lion King dazzles with legendary music by Sir Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice. South African musician Lebo M, Hans Zimmer, Mark Mancina, and Jay Rifkin add further powerful contributions to this musical world. The show’s worldwide success is built on its unique blend of Western pop music and the unmistakable sounds and rhythms of Africa. Who could forget the great hits like Der ewige Kreis (Circle of Life), Hakuna Matata and Kann es wirklich Liebe sein (the Oscar-winning Can You Feel the Love Tonight)?
Africa’s wildlife in pictures
Julie Taymor brought Africa’s natural world and wildlife to life with her revolutionary visual style. She adapted the hit animated film for the stage, developed the concept, and directed the production, becoming the first woman in history to win a Tony Award for directing. She was also responsible for the costume and mask design. The striking puppets she created with Michael Curry make the show a one-of-a-kind visual experience.
Unparalleled global success
Since its premiere in 1997, the story of the lion cub Simba has captivated more than 130 million people worldwide. To date, 32 international productions have been performed in more than 100 cities in 24 countries and translated into nine different languages. Nine productions of the show are currently running around the world. The worldwide success of Disney’s The Lion King surpasses that of any other film, Broadway show, or entertainment product in cinema history. The musical has won more than 70 major arts awards, including six Tony Awards.
Trailer for Disney's The Lion King, featuring excerpts from the musical with dance and music
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New: Theater im Prater
ATG Entertainment, the venue’s operator, has achieved something special with the construction of its new theater in Vienna. The location was well chosen – the Theater im Prater stands in the heart of the Vienna Prater, surrounded by around 250 attractions and dining options, including the famous Schweizerhaus and Luftburg. The adjacent Green Prater is perfect for a stroll before the musical.
Theater im Prater is designed for major international productions and seats approximately 1,800 people. Careful attention has been paid to perfect sightlines, and the building by renowned architecture firms Haworth Tompkins of London and Dietrich Untertrifaller of Vienna and Bregenz meets all the latest standards in modern theater design. The accessible building combines a striking, welcoming glass and wood facade with state-of-the-art stage technology.
Disney’s The Lion King
- Performance in German, with only the African songs performed in their original languages.
- From fall 2027 (advance ticket sales are already open)
- Shows daily except on Mondays
- Recommended for ages 6 and up
- Duration: approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes
- Tickets and information: www.der-koenig-der-loewen.at
- Im Prater 141C, 1020 Wien
- www.theaterimprater.at
