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Minskoff Theatre

200 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036

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Theater

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The Lion King

About this place

The Minskoff Theatre is the Broadway home of The Lion King, combining a Times Square address with a high-capacity musical house built for large-scale productions. For visitors trying to see Broadway’s major venues, it represents the modern commercial center of the district.

Trivia

The theater opened in 1973 inside One Astor Plaza and has hosted The Lion King since 2006. Its lobby-level setting above the street gives patrons a different arrival experience than many older Broadway houses.

Visiting tips

Expect heavy Times Square foot traffic before evening performances. The theater is very close to the Times Square–42nd Street subway complex, making transit easier than driving.

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