This holiday season, you can treat yourself to a Broadway show—without leaving Syracuse.
Disney’s The Lion King will stop at the Landmark Theatre from Dec. 4-15.
“[It] is probably the biggest show we have this season, but they’re all unique in their own way,” said Tina Niles, NAC Entertainment/Famous Artists Broadway in Syracuse. “The Lion King is for all ages, and everyone from kids to grandparents is going to enjoy it.”
Set in the Serengeti, the stage adaptation of Disney’s iconic animated tale follows Simba’s journey to becoming king, with puppetry, “unique” costumes, and songs from Elton John and Tim Rice.
“If you’ve never seen The Lion King, you must go see it,” said Niles. “The puppetry is incredible. It’s something that you’ve never seen before. When you first start watching it, you know they’re puppets. Within 10 minutes, you forget that there are people in the costumes… You’re in awe watching it.”
If you can’t make it to The Lion King, don’t worry—four more Broadway shows are coming to Syracuse in 2025: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical (Jan. 28-Feb. 1); Mamma Mia! (March 11-16); The Cher Show (April 8-12); and Beetlejuice (May 14-18). Tickets can be purchased at broadwayinsyracuse.com.
“The Landmark Theatre is absolutely beautiful; it’s one of the best places to see a show,” said Niles. “The shows that we bring in are the national touring shows, so it’s just like seeing a show on Broadway, except it’s right here in Syracuse so you don’t have to drive to New York.”
