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