Lope de Vega Theater
Lope de Vega Theater
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Welcome to the Lope de Vega Theater, home of El Rey León, the musical that moves the world. The theater is located in the main and comercial street of Madrid, Gran Vía.
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Neighbourhood: Centro
Expansive plazas, local and foreign crowds, street performers, colorful lights, window shopping, restaurant signs promising the best paella, ham, and churros con chocolate- this is downtown Madrid, a collection of plazas interconnected by a network of side streets. Some of these side streets are wide pedestrian shopping routes, and some are hidden, so it's possible to duck in and out of the bustle as desired. The iconic Puerta del Sol is the giant crossroads of the city and a must-see attraction at any time of the day. The nearby Plaza Mayor, completely enclosed by historic red buildings, is an ideal place to grab a bite to eat outside, amidst scores of tables and people out for a stroll. Plaza Isabel II (also known as “Opera”) is smaller and a good meeting spot, and the stately Plaza del Oriente is the front yard of the Royal Palace. Centro can be touristy (pickpockets are unfortuately not unheard-of here), crowded, and sometimes gimmicky, but it is also the place to experience classic Madrid.
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- Santo Domingo • 2 min walk
- Callao • 4 min walk
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John M
Tralee, Ireland457 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
Lovely theatre in Gran Via. We were sitting at back of first floor and had a great view. Nice bar with lovely staff
Written 22 February 2016
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slimjimkempf
Madrid, Spain19 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
I attended the Lion King at Teatro Lope de Vega, and I must say it was fantastic. It is important to not that the show was in Spanish so if you want to understand what the characters are saying then this might be a deal breaker, but it is such an iconic show that you know what is going on anyway. As someone who had experience in theatre from high school, I was blown away by the set, lights and music. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good evening downtown, but make sure to book your tickets in advance. The website is http://www.elreyleon.es/ It is just like on Broadway, although to be truthful I have not seen the Broadway version since I was very young. I would rate it as a must for any theatre lovers visiting Madrid.
Written 17 December 2014
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BennyMalaga
Malaga, Spain89,732 contributions
Dec 2012 • Couples
When we were in Madrid we saw the muscial El Rey Leon. which was very enjoyable. The theater is quite big, yet immediate. We did not feel lost in it. The musical was a bit long, but highly interesting, especially the costumes.
Written 5 March 2013
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A R
Miami, FL69 contributions
Dec 2019
This version in Spanish has its unique twist with outstanding actors and scenery. Disney quality. Small theatre so you have no bad seats. Comfortable and very great acoustics.
Written 8 January 2020
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Lunamore
Istanbul, Türkiye739 contributions
Jan 2014
I go to madrid every 3-4 months and everytime i see that crowd i couldnt believe in my eyes and this time i decided to go to el rey leon.. It was the best decision i have ever made! It was a great experience!! The music, the dances, costumes everything was great. I loved every detail.. It is hard for to english audience because whole show was in spanish.. Although this, i loved the show.. It was perfect!
Written 2 February 2014
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Karen T
Madrid30 contributions
Apr 2016 • Solo
Fantastic show but dont sit too near the stage as it dilutes special effect and overall perception. A show you must see.
Written 21 April 2016
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danweigh
chester60 contributions
Sept 2015
My wife was desperate to see the lion king - even though it was in Spanish and we dont speak a word. We went anyway and had an amazing evening. The theater is great and the show was stunning. If you have seen the film then you will be able to muddle your way through. Great place and great prices.
Written 15 October 2015
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Suansa
Fuengirola, Spain137 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
Thank you first of all to all the Tripadvisor reviewers! It was reading all the wonderful comments for this show that made me decide to go.
What a spectacular show! The costumes are incredible, the music fantastic and the dancing excellent! I loved it!
I had a seat with a restricted view as this was one of the few seats available but as I was prepared for this it was not a problem and yes, there were parts of the stage I couldn't see as I was at the very far side but I didn't detract from the enjoyment at all.
Definitely recommend this show, if you get the chance, go and see it!
What a spectacular show! The costumes are incredible, the music fantastic and the dancing excellent! I loved it!
I had a seat with a restricted view as this was one of the few seats available but as I was prepared for this it was not a problem and yes, there were parts of the stage I couldn't see as I was at the very far side but I didn't detract from the enjoyment at all.
Definitely recommend this show, if you get the chance, go and see it!
Written 8 November 2014
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The Soló traveler
San Juan, Puerto Rico36 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
Loved the musical, the facility is beautifully preserved, i enjoyed not only the show but to be at such amazing place, must do
Written 31 January 2019
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Jacob H
San Gabriel, CA189 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Great venue and very intimate. There’s lots of history here and I like that it is smaller than some of the venues in New York or Los Angeles. The acoustics in the venue is pretty good so I was pretty happy to watch El Rey Leon here. The only thing I didn’t like is that the theater isn’t too much of a stadium so if you sit behind someone tall you are out of luck. They also serve popcorn so it was a bit weird to smell that during a musical. It does make the whole place pretty ugly afterwards as people drop so much popcorn on the floor. The floor was also sticky too it felt like an old movie theater. The seats aren’t too comfortable and if you are tall there isn’t much legroom: With that said I think it’s still a great theater that is worth checking out. The sound from the lion king was amazing and the actors were brilliant for utilizing the small stage with perfection.
Written 9 December 2018
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Se puede pasar con carrito de bebé?
Written 12 November 2023
Hola, me gustaría ir al músical El Rey León con mi pareja, pero es una persona muy alta (1.94) y ancha, me gustaría saber si los asientos son amplios, agradecería mucho vuestra ayuda. Saludos.
Written 9 August 2023
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Written 27 April 2023
Que tal se ve en platea A y en platea B.
Written 18 April 2023
Hola! Me gustaria saber que tal se ve desde la fila 23 ya que esta la mesa de sonido y si afecta o no a la hora de visualización o sonido
Written 12 January 2023
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