Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: The Lion King in Concert

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: The Lion King in Concert at Hilbert Circle Theatre

The opening music of The Lion King already gives people goosebumps. Hearing it performed live adds another layer. On February 13, 2027, at 2:00 PM, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra brings The Lion King in Concert to Hilbert Circle Theatre, and the story you know by heart gets a bigger, brighter voice. The film plays above the stage. The orchestra plays the score live below it. Two experiences become one.

That pairing is the draw. You are not watching a stage musical or a remake. You are watching the original 1994 animated film while musicians perform the music in real time, with Jack Everly announced as conductor. The score is credited to Hans Zimmer, and the songs come from Elton John and Tim Rice, with African vocal and choir arrangements by Lebo M. Think of the moments you can already hum. Now imagine them arriving from live players in Indianapolis instead of speakers in your living room.

It also makes a great reason to get out of the house together. A Saturday matinee, a familiar story, and a live orchestra give family, friends, or a date a shared memory that a streaming queue can't match. Both get to hear it in a new way. The presentation is licensed by Disney Concerts, and the setting is downtown Indianapolis. If you want the film's music to feel bigger than ever, grab your seats for The Lion King in Concert here.