Disney's The Lion King at Mandalay Bay

Disney’s, The Lion King is based on the 1994 Disney animated film and continues to be one of the most popular musical production shows around the world. The Las Vegas production of The Lion King is celebrated to be one of the most popular shows on the Strip, now playing at Mandalay Bay.

This critically acclaimed, award winning show is a global phenomenon that awes audiences with its powerful music, extraordinary costumes, and heartfelt story. The Lion King presents a touching tale of a lion cub as he ascends through a magical journey to adulthood. He faces many difficult obstacles, learning hard lessons in life, and going onward to fulfill his destiny as king.

The gorgeous African savannah and its animals come to life through a colorful display of masks, puppets, elaborate innovative costumes, with a cast of more than 40 international performers. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by these talented performers.

The powerful music by Elton John and Tony Rice fuses Western influence with the distinctive rhythms of Africa. Disney's The Lion King will dazzle your imagination and explore the delicate balance that exists known as the Circle of Life.

The show is unique in that the audience can see how the magic works to create the movement and illusion of reality. Employing Bunraku puppetry, skilled puppeteers control the large creatures gestures, body and head manipulations. Some of the animals are actors in life-sized puppets and use extra tools to move their costumes. For example, the giraffes are actors walking on silts.

There are some 200 puppets representing over 20 different birds, fish, insects and animals. The Disney characters are expressive with created personalities that become humanlike. The show will take you to a place of dignity on Pride Rock, and the bones of the Elephant Graveyard, to experience the thrilling wildebeest stampede, and into a musical journey of adventure.

The imagery invokes an unforgettable magical sensation for audience viewers of all ages.

Experience the majesty, and wonder of this spectacular one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Disney, The Lion King has captured the hearts over with its powerful music, unique tapestry of extraordinary costumes, and its eloquent touching story.

The critically acclaimed production of Disney, The Lion King, is now playing at Mandalay Bay. Las Vegas tickets sell out fast. Book early to get best seats.