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The Lion King Rules The Broadway Stage

Who can ever forget Simba, the adorable an adult he meets Nala again who tells
and mischievous little lion cub who him about how Scar is ruining the kingdom
always manages to get into trouble? The and how they need Simba to go back and
classic Disney film "The Lion King" won save them. Simba is in a dilemma but
many awards and made its way into the eventually makes the right decision.
hearts of millions with its enduring The Broadway production of The Lion King
story about love, friendship and family is unique because of the use of animal
values. It introduced us to many masks over the heads of the actors so
characters like Mufasa, Simba, Nala, that their faces and expressions are not
Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa who remain hidden from view. The audience sees both
unforgettable. Encouraged by the success the character and the actor which creates
of the film, The Lion King was adapted a three dimensional effect. There is an
for the stage and it opened in extensive use of African masks and
Minneapolis in 1997. Receiving tremendous puppets in the show. As some critics have
success, it moved to Broadway within a put it, the show is a visual masterpiece.
few months and has been running for the The Broadway production has all the
last ten years and is still going strong. popular songs from the Disney film like
We all know and love the story of The "I Just Cant Wait To Be King", "Can You
Lion King. It is based in Africa and is Feel The Love Tonight" and the ever
about a lion cub, Simba, who is destined popular "Hakuna Matata". The characters
to become the next lion king after his are as lovable and enduring as in the
father, the current lion king Mufasa. He film. You laugh with Timon and Pumbaa,
and his best friend, Nala, are always up feel sorry for Simba, feel anger and
to mischief. Mufasa has a brother, Scar, hatred towards the evil Uncle Scar and
who wants to become king himself and with respect for Mufasa.
the help of the wicked hyenas, he schemes The play has won six Tony awards so far
to get rid of both Mufasa and Simba. He and is still running to packed houses at
creates a stampede in which Mufasa is the Minskoff Theater. You have three
killed. Scar convinces Simba that it was options of getting tickets for The Lion
all his fault and tells him to run away King in Broadway. You can book tickets
and never come back as the other lions online, buy them in person from the box
would not forgive him. Poor Simba office or call a number to order them. It
believes him and runs away. would probably be easier to get tickets
Simba meets a meerkat, Timon and a for the shows on weekdays rather than
warthog, Pumbaa who become his friends weekends as those are always booked well
and he grows up living with them and in advance.
learning their leisurely way of life. As




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