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The Lion King Synopsis & Storyline
Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap! The entire savanna comes
to life and, as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly rises out of the
stage. This is The Lion King.
The winner of six 1998 Tony Awards, including Best New Musical, it is
the story of a young lion cub named Simba who struggles to accept the
responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role as king. To bring
the classic 1994 film to life, Disney turned to the story's roots, its
rich mythology, powerful human drama and primal African rhythms to
create a fantastic new musical unlike anything Broadway has ever seen.
Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals miraculously brought
to life by a cast of over 40 actors in what The London Daily Telegraph
calls "a blaze of fabulous imagination." Wonder at the inspiration of
award-winning director/designer Julie Taymor, as one of the most
successful films in history is stunningly recreated live on stage.
Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pride Lands and an
unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice's Oscar-winning
"Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and songs by South African composer
Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor, and Hans Zimmer. Treat
yourself and your friends and family to a memory that will last a
lifetime at the musical Time Magazine calls "awe-inspiring" and "a
gorgeous, gasp-inducing spectacle!" The Lion King is an
adventure into another world.
Where?
Minskoff Theatre
200 West 45th Street
New York
When?
Wednesday-Saturday - 8PM
Wednesday & Saturday - 2PM
Sunday - 1PM & 6:30PM
How Long?
2 hrs 45 mins with one
intermission
Started:
October 15, 1997
Opened:
November 13, 1997
Cast:
Josh Tower as Simba
Kissy Simmons as Nala
Patrick Page as Scar
Nathaniel Stampley, Mufasa
Tshidi Manye, Rafiki
Jeff Binder, Zazu
Danny Rutigliano, Timon
Tom Alan Robbins, Pumbaa
James Brown-Orleans, Banzai
Enrique Segura, Ed
Bonita J. Hamilton, Shenzi
Music by Elton John
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi
Costume Design & Directed by Julie Taymor
Choreographed by Garth Fagan
Scenic Design by Richard Hudson
Lighting Design by Donald Holder
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