The lion Mufasa (an imposing Gerald Ramsey) is the king of the Pridelands, presenting, with monkey Rafiki's (Gugwana Dlamini) help, his new cub, Simba (Jordan Pendleton) to his entire kingdom. I'm not sure why, but I was so bowled over I started crying at the opening number, it was so very moving. But, in Disney's hands, "The Lion King" is two plus hours of fantastical costumes and clever puppets, stirring singing, massive moving set pieces, colorful and whimsical costumes, imaginative choreography well-danced, and characters clearly drawn. In prose form, the whole of "The Lion King" would be an extremely simple and short story. This is certainly the case with "The Lion King," released as an animated film in 1994, some songs and lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice. Louis' Fabulous Fox Theatre.Īs I've experienced each time I've seen a Disney animated film translated to the stage as a musical, no expense has been spared in making it larger and more impactful than life. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.Disney's "The Lion King" opened recently for an extended run at St. THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to the Fabulous Fox Theatre. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. 92.3 WIL welcomes Disney’s The Lion King at The Fabulous Fox on June 1st – June 19th
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