Disney’s The Lion King, the world’s #1 musical, is coming to Brisbane, bringing with it the spectacle, artistry and unforgettable music that has redefined musical theatre on a global scale.
More than ten years after the six-time Tony Award winning production was last on stage at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), a new generation of theatregoers will join longtime fans in experiencing this epic theatrical masterpiece with performances from Sunday 15 November 2026.
Tickets for the Brisbane Season of The Lion King are on sale now at qpac.com.au.
The 2014 season of The Lion King at QPAC received a remarkable reception in Brisbane, breaking records by selling more tickets in a single day than any show before it and going on to completely sell out its 19-week season.
This production marks the second run of The Lion King in Brisbane and the third time the show has been staged in Australia. Internationally The Lion King has been seen by more than 124 million people worldwide, a testament to the lasting power of the show’s storytelling.
The Lion King brings together exceptional talent from Australia, New Zealand and around the world, who give life to the beloved characters of this epic theatrical masterpiece. Buyi Zama leads the cast as Rafiki. She plays this iconic role for a third time here, having also held the role in the 2003 and 2013 tours. Zama is joined on stage by Nick Afoa as Mufasa, another alumni member of The Lion King global family after making his theatre debut twelve years ago as Simba.
Completing the principal cast is Daniel Frederiksen as Scar, Benn Welford as Zazu, Aphiwe Nyezi as Simba, Emily Nkomo as Nala, Jamie McGregor as Timon, Rutene Spooner as Pumbaa, Ezra Williams as Shenzi, Winston Hillyer as Banzai and Mat Verevis as Ed.
Approaching 30 landmark years on Broadway, The Lion King continues ascendant as one of the most popular stage musicals of all time. Since its premiere on November 13, 1997, 30 global productions have been seen by over 127 million people. Produced by Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart, The Lion King has made theatrical history with two productions worldwide running 20 or more years and three others running 25 or more years.
The Lion King won six 1998 Tony Awards®: Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (Richard Hudson), Best Costume Design (Julie Taymor), Best Lighting Design (Donald Holder), Best Choreography (Garth Fagan) and Best Direction of a Musical (Julie Taymor). The Lion King has also earned more than 70 major arts awards including the 1998 NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy® for Best Musical Show Album, the 1999 Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.
The Broadway score features Elton John and Tim Rice’s songs from The Lion King animated film along with three new songs by John and Rice; additional musical material by South African Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor and Hans Zimmer; and music from “Rhythm of the Pride Lands,” an album inspired by the original music in the film, written by Lebo M, Mark Mancina and Hans Zimmer. The resulting sound of The Lion King is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, ranging from the Academy Award®-winning song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” to Lebo M’s rich choral numbers.
For more information worldwide, visit LionKing.com.
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