This supportive and welcoming live Broadway tour performance is specifically tailored for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental disabilities, sensory processing disorder (SPD), those with other issues, and their families. More information about Sensory-Friendly Performances.

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Wharton Center!

More than 90 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.

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KINGbrings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. 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 LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.

There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.

East Lansing engagement is welcomed by Auto-Owners Insurance; Delta Dental of Michigan; Farm Bureau Insurance; Ingham County and the Arts Council of Greater Lansing; Jackson National Life Insurance Company; and McLaren Greater Lansing.