Latest Events, Information & Tickets. Independent Theater Guide. Not a box office or venue.
Latest Events, Information & Tickets. Independent Theater Guide. Not a box office or venue.
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Cadillac Palace
The Lion King, part of Broadway’s longest-running plays, will be running a showing in Illinois on Saturday 11th October 2025! In the fan-favorite Cadillac Palace at Chicago, immerse yourself in the African savanna with Simba and the young prince's struggle in becoming the King of the Pride Lands in the wake of an a forced exile that takes place.
The famed Broadway musical which changed the landscape of theater has broken several records since its premiere, with a familiar and creative plot that extends across cinema, stage, and the music industry. The stage adaptation itself even continues to make history, as it has garnered commendations from all ends of the world, comprising of several nominations and awards from various awarding bodies.
Grab your opportunity, and your tickets, to watch one of the most amazing musicals to tour from Broadway that has become the gold standard for all musicals that have been produced after! Tickets are only available for purchase for a limited time.
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Listed today as the third of Broadway’s longest-running shows of all time, The Lion King has continued to amaze audiences worldwide with multiple productions that have reached not just many locations in the U.S., but also Europe, Canada, and Asia among others. On October, the musical adds another to its visited locations as Disney's The Lion King will be touring in Cadillac Palace at Chicago on Saturday 11th October 2025!
The renowned musical, since its creation and transfer to the live stage in 1997, has undoubtedly continued to be one of the top Broadway musicals. With a classic tale adapted beautifully to theater with the special approach of life-sized puppetry of animals and an African-inspired song list and performance numbers, The Lion King was considered an second to none shock to both lovers of the previous movie and entirely recent theatergoers.
In addition to an already riveting production, the musical is also without a doubt one of the most successful shows in each award season the musical was part of. In 1998 alone after its premiere, the musical was nominated for over 20 awards, winning 6 Tonys in that year alone which includes Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (by Richard Hudson), Best Choreography (by Garth Fagan), Best Lighting Design (by Donald Holder), Best Direction of a Musical and Best Costume Design (by Julie Taymor). The award given for Best Direction of a Musical is considered historical, as Julie Taymor is the first woman to ever receive the award.
Over the next two decades, the Broadway hit continued to take all the awards and commendations with again over 70 major theater awards and nominations received. In its several tours and productions across the globe, it has been presented awards by a lot of organizations including but not limited to the NY Drama Critics Circle, The Grammys, the Laurence Olivier Awards, the Molière Awards, and the Helpmann Awards.
Relive a piece of your youth as the musical takes you on a ride back to The Pride Lands and presents to you the profound tale of Simba and his growth. Disney's The Lion King will only be available in Cadillac Palace for a limited season; seats for this Saturday 11th October 2025 showing can now be purchased by clicking on the links above.
Cadillac Palace, Chicago, Illinois, , US