The Lion King Grows Up! Turns 18 Today

The Lion King, which opened Nov. 13, 1997, will notch its 18th anniversary Friday, Nov. 13. The Lion King recently surpassed the original run of that other feline-themed musical, Cats, to become Broadway's third-longest-running show.

The revival of Chicago, which opened Nov. 14, 1996, will celebrate its 19th anniversary Saturday, Nov. 14. It's the second-longest-running show in Broadway history... READ MORE