Cast of Broadway’s ‘The Lion King’ performs ‘Circle of Life’ | GMA

[@RellaSemmone]

Doesn't matter how many times I hear the intro, I get serious chills. Have to see the entire production again!

[@svenjagier600]

Ach ja der könig der löwen musical immer wieder Wunderschönes Lied von the lion King Diese musical ist ein schönes musical den ich kenne

[@LadyTerpsichore]

This musical always makes me cry, without fail.

[@haleywilhite2111]

When I saw it live I was crying in circle of life

[@dreamyfairyytale6210]

I'm not crying 😭😭 you're crying 💜♥️

[@adrianaavila8853]

Me too super beautiful!

[@khanpaniora5346]

original of this song is better than the new version

[@nancydisney1274]

@@dreamyfairyytale6210 🤣🤣

[@metatheria]

WHY AM I CRYING?!? I have listened to this song a thousand times, but seeing them performing it around the city I was crying the entire time!

[@HeatherMantica]

To be honest I cry whenever I listen to this song and now it’s even more crying haha.

[@patcerulean3093]

omg Same!

[@eddiefniii]

Me too!!!!

[@MPNYPDFBI]

I was just going to say the same thing! I’m watching this and crying … All I wanted to do was see what the show is like, because I was thinking of going to it when I visit the city in a couple weeks. Good grief!

[@freyafoxmusic]

Me too I always cry

[@laurice8056]

No matter how it’s performed, this opening act to the Lion King always feels exhilarating! 👑

[@princesslisamarie7860]

This is one of the most visually astounding plays ever. It’s so amazing how the animal heads and the people wearing animal outfits and all the garb just works. Who ever dreamed up the costuming is a genius.

[@halfthefiber]

Julie Taymore. She won the Tony Awards for best costume design in 1998 for what she did.

[@ajewel288]

@@halfthefiber the word genius doesn’t do her justice 🙌🏽 Edit/Add = I was a costume design major in 2004 and she + her designs were almost a course on their own!

[@lesant7659]

The costume is Magnificent and the music is so lovely.

[@SirJamesIGamerfuzion]

I love The Lion King would like to see this performance live one of these days

[@coasty3072]

My bro saw it, said it was something special.

[@tortillajoe]

As amazing as it looks and sounds, no video will ever do a live performance justice

[@emmacarazo]

It’s incredible, made me cry

[@benstarberry1804]

It’s definitely worth it. The pageantry is just beautiful

[@adamcole5194]

I took my gf to see it a couple weeks ago when I proposed in NYC it was magic

[@annacleverley307]

Anyone else cry through the entire performance? It felt like a weight being lifted

[@CoaTravelNut]

All is right in the world again ❤️

[@ellenpearljackson5219]

Amen

[@diannam8796]

I saw this on broadway several years ago - the costumes, the singing, the set etc..it’s all phenomenal!

[@CoaTravelNut]

I was fortunate enough to see it three times! I saw it once in New York when I was 10 and twice when it came to my town at ages 12 and 16 respectively! It’s my favorite Disney movie/Broadway musical ever!

[@reneegeorge2369]

This was beautiful and well-put-together editing. From African jungle to the Concrete Jungle

[@robertharvey9047]

liquid church

[@anneshirley95]

Well said! I loved the Statue of Liberty scene!

[@Boggywompuhs]

Preach Sista

[@MRS.TRIPLE-A321]

My husband and I are visiting New York for the first time ever next month and we got tickets to see this amazing Broadway show! So excited!!!

[@simple_naildesigns]

Wow, that IS amazing! 🥳🥰

[@anneshirley95]

You guys are going to have so much fun!

[@lilimarie269]

This is such a beautiful musical. My husband took me on a date night to see it and it was amazing. The beginning with the circle of life brought tears to my eyes. Everything is amazing, with costumes, scenery and music, this show is great for all. It definitely is a must see.

[@jseon87]

Watching this on my phone screen gave me the goosebumps, I can’t imagine what it would be like in person.

[@elisemiller13]

@Jane S Please do Imagine...all begins from imagination

[@CoaTravelNut]

it’s awesome in person!!!

[@MarioHernandez-zc7dv]

You will be overwhelmed with emotion, the power of the singing moves you. I saw it in person and it was pure glory, don't miss out on it

[@andsoshebecameaphoenixandf561]

It was overwhelming and powerful in person. I took my two daughters and my mom, it was astounding and magnificent. If you ever have the opportunity to see it in person please do. It's such a beautiful memory to last a lifetime.

[@burlhorse61]

seen it once-will love to see it again

[@racky2227]

This just makes me cry every time. Such a beautiful and moving song!

[@zer0sixx]

No matter how old i get, it still gives me chills. Im old asf now and still love it.

[@peggyb4033]

If you live in America!!! You have to make it a goal to see this show!! Definitely a Bucket List experience!. Even this little snippet brings you to tears.

[@Dreamgymnast5]

It's all over the world, and they have one team that travels from city to city. I saw it twice when it came to Edmonton, Canada. I really hope to see it again :)

[@jessicarechani875]

I saw three times (twice when it came to my town and once in NYC when I was 10) and it’s amazing! I hope I can see it again soon!

[@Pleaseopenyoureyes]

This is a damned good show. I’ve seen it twice and can’t wait to see it again with my grandchildren.

[@Ms-Jones]

Agree!

[@c0ronariu5]

Agreed, my jaw was on the floor the whole time.

[@CoaTravelNut]

you won’t be disappointed! It’s one of the best musicals of all time in my opinions

[@sburris65]

In 2003 in Charlotte NC I saw the Lion King for the first time and fell in love with the show. I would go to work on Monday and book airline tickets to go see it in NYC and London the following year. 27 performances later it still takes my breath away. Next year for my 57th birthday were going to Columbia SC to see it and I can not think of a better show to have my boyfriend experience as his first Broadway show.

[@gloriathompson2176]

The Lion King "Circle of Life" performance moved me to tears. I could not understand what in the world was wrong with me until I read others experienced the same emotion. I initially saw the performances of "Circle of Life", on Late Night TV and also on the "2022", Thanksgiving Day Parade. I plan to see the Broadway Production this year. Thanks to all involved.

[@JaneDoe-hy8tq]

Saw the musical many years ago at the Lyceum in London. Never expected to get this emotional from this intro number but it did. Tears started streaming from my eyes as soon as they started singing. It was so beautiful and magnificent. Love how they put together this one in our modern world. ❤️

[@robin.jashinsky]

I've seen this twice and I could LITERALLY see this a hundred more and never get sick of it....such incredible talent....the costumes, makeup, the actors...everything was so amazing. I still give props to the giraffes.

[@marisa768]

Saw this two nights ago for my birthday, at Minskoff Theatre. Absolute dream come true, and this opening number made me tear up! Everything from the acting, to the singing, dancing, costumes, and storytelling are so perfect in this production! Can't wait to go back and see it again!

[@andrewwyatt6612]

Best version I've ever heard of this song. Awesomely talented people.

[@OOceaneyess]

I saw the musical 3 times in the early 2000's. I saw them once in LA and twice in San Francisco. With the original cast each time and the original and amazing Rafiki every time as well. One of the times was with my autistic daughter and her friends for her Sweet 16th birthday.They perform in smaller theaters to give the audience the BEST experience and to benefit the theatres themselves which I fully support. When the life sized elephant and giraffe came trodding from the back of the theater through the audience, I grabbed my heart as it moved me so. My daughter and her friends LOVED IT! There were tears everywhere. They STILL talk about it. She's now 33.I'm awestruck each time I see this performed as I go back to how I felt then! IF you are reading this and you haven't seen it, I urge you to try to see at least once performance. It will change you and stay with you forever!

[@Sea8807]

I've seen this live numerous times at the Fox Theater while working the show and it gives me chills every time.

[@juliemccracken9759]

Beautiful and powerful voices!

[@reneemsmelter1919]

Thank you to the cast of the lion King for putting on a spectacular reopening of this amazing story. Just stunning beyond imagination. Thank you Renee Florida..

[@ongamandzo6583]

The sad part is that they only remember us when we sing, after this song they forget about us. We’re a beautiful and talented nation indeed!

[@christinetucci9227]

Stunning. When I saw this live in the theater I started crying after this opening number because it is so powerful in that theater. Really magnificent show.

[@simple_naildesigns]

Wow, can’t imagine watching it live 🥺🥰

[@michaelneff5293]

Seeing this live in early June 2022 was a dream come true. It was amazing. I will definitely see it if I get the chance again.

[@aprylb.3718]

BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, Nothing compares to " The lion king" I get goose bumps and emotional every time!!

[@mesgb9820]

I've watched The Lion King 4 times, in different places. And it never fails to amaze me! This made me tear up - again! Bravo! 😍🤩🥳

[@EdricHsu]

Fantastic! Having only watched it from a far seat at a West End production decades ago, finally here we get to see in close up the intricate details and beauty of the puppetry, costumes and make up of each character and creature here!

[@guitaristkenny]

We flew from Scotland to New York last year and saw this! Without a doubt the greatest show on broadway ever

[@kaileyllewellyn]

Wow this is beautiful and I have chills. Can't imagine what it's like seeing this show and can't imagine what the atmosphere feels like seeing this show in person.

[@missybarbour6885]

It came to my city on tour once. It was absolutely amazing. The drum beat corses through you and you feel like crying. At the closing note everyone explodes with applause.

[@kaileyllewellyn]

@@missybarbour6885 Sounds amazing! And I've heard nothing but great things about this show.

[@CoaTravelNut]

it’s awesome! I was able to see it three times and let me tell you, the atmosphere is amazing!

[@haleywilhite2111]

I cried in circle of life that's how moving it is

[@c0ronariu5]

It’s like nothing else. If I had to choose only one show to limit myself to forever, I’d pick this one.

[@kimkeller5155]

This is the first Broadway show I saw and would love to see it again.

[@CoaTravelNut]

Petition to have Lion King perform in this year's Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! UPDATE: Sadly, it didn't happen in the 2021 parade, but petition to have Lion King perform in the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! 2nd UPDATE: IT’S HAPPENING!!!! The Lion King is performing in this years Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to celebrate it’s 25th anniversary! 3rd UPDATE: Well, as of yesterday, my childhood visions have finally come true and for that, I will forever be grateful 🦁🥹❤️

[@Theantonioleyva]

Yess!!!!!

[@jfleisch365]

Hell yes

[@janetlawson4482]

Yes!!!!

[@meeky0420]

I can’t stop watching to see the puppeteers! Little shop is awesome too!

[@kisselsteinperformingarts]

Working on a playlist for a student this morning and this gift popped up in my feed. The tears are still flowing - this is such a powerful show.

[@jamesmaiolo4998]

I 1000/10 recommend seeing this show on Broadway. I saw this show in 2013 and it’s hands down my favorite of all time

[@kristinschermann6581]

It saddens me that I can only hit the 'Like' button once....I have watched this performance at least 100 times, and still can't get enough ( I get teary-eyed every time) I mean, the Giraffes & Elephants... are you kidding me?!!1 SO profoundly beautiful, I can hardly stand it!!💞💕

[@rocknroll20024]

I have seen this show three times and this opening still gets me. Oh what I give to see this show again

[@steviehills4256]

I miss live theatre SO much! I've been binging all of the Reopening Night videos & I'm crying at every single one of them!

[@raquelf.1962]

Me too!!!

[@martinpatrick1746]

The Lion King back on the Broadway stage we also missed you nice to see all the shows back on stage.

[@SpaceAcesFull]

Whoa! Was not expecting that. Absolutely amazing, can't even imagine how amazing on stage this would be! I hope to see it one day on Broadway! 🥰

[@rinas7057]

I’ve seen it twice years ago and it was amazing

[@So_Sag]

You'll cry like a newborn baby...you have to experience it live! It was truly greatness! Trust me...and come back here and tell me!

[@andsoshebecameaphoenixandf561]

@@So_Sag I took my two daughters and my mom 2019 in Miami. I cried so many times. They did a phenomenal job.

[@TravelwithTasha393]

Took my best friend to her first Broadway show and she was so emotional seeing it. She was slapping the mess out of my shoulder because she was so amazed at how it was

[@stevetheligerproductions9672]

0:02:15 in dedication to: Sam E. Wright And Suzanne Pleshette

[@allieirick1418]

I’m going to see it in New York for the first time!! I’ve seen it many times but never in New York soooo pumped!!

[@lucianoalonso4389]

I remember 15 years ago I saw this as my 1st Broadway show and I just got goosebumps watching this

[@gatorjay7972]

Nothing like a great song , performed by amazing singers, along with some spectacular NYC scenes to make it better.

[@carlamurphy9328]

Lion King Broadway is amazing. I saw it 20 years ago.

[@yssie5095]

This performance always gives me goose bumps!!

[@JokersHunt]

0:39 omg her openings are so amazing you can see how much she loves doing this I seen there commercial on the vcr version of lion king 2 and I’ve always wanted to go as a child I’m 24 now

[@heartsofgoldenrod]

These costumes are so powerful and profound. Beautiful!! 🦋

[@Letsgoplaces_retiredlife]

Amazing! Had the fortune of seeing it live at the Pantages theater. Hope to see it again one day.

[@kimberlimurphy1891]

I haven’t even seen the show yet and this right here made me cry. My absolute favorite movie of all time. I’m definitely seeing it next yr when it comes to my city!

[@angeldaniel7360]

I love this play ! I cannot wait to see again in New York!!!

[@garciaaia08]

I cried the first time I heard this live when they did a series of shows in Manila.

[@anndreastembridge367]

How I wish I could see it live! Beautiful guys! 🤩🤩🤩

[@IeshaWaysJones]

Beautiful!!! Glad Bway is back! Will watch a thousand versions of this performance, the Subway one was my fave, now this one tops it.

[@debstockdale3270]

Bawling! Love love love the lion king. So excited for Broadway to open

[@MusicGirl881]

Every time I see this…those first few seconds I get goosebumps all over and I start to tear up about to cry ❤❤

[@amberf3599]

Absolutely beautiful production and magical cast.

[@mollycblaeser]

Forever the best musical adaptation of a Disney animated classic film.

[@christophercervantes5753]

No one has ever seen it performed like this!

[@tinachandler3091]

The character of Rafiki singing on 1WTC was perfect...the circle of life continues

[@gothard5]

This was simply amazing. I loved seeing Black Album in the background, too. That was pretty cool.

[@rach.cartier]

This musical is the most magical one i've ever seen!

[@janetlawson4482]

Oh my goodness, when she held up Simba I got chills that didn’t leave until after they were finished, I so wish I could go see this.

[@makeithappen4975]

Please bring me to New York to witness these amazing bunch of people.

[@ajewel288]

What beautiful reintroduction to post-Covid Broadway 🙌🏽.

[@Withjoyfulsenescence]

Any version of this song and performance is always a good watch.

[@oscarchanis5627]

puedo escuchar millones de veces esta canción , la vi en Londres y casi quede sin habla . llore todo el espectáculo de alegría.

[@SheilaR.08]

My streak is unbroken. I have not once heard this without sobbing. 😭😭😭

[@tigerguy1013]

I want them to come back to Spokane so much. I saw them in 2018 and it’s still the best performance I’ve ever seen and I don’t see it ever being topped

[@hleskomlan4817]

The Zulu/Xhosa language is so beautiful.

[@elisemiller13]

Beautiful & powerful language (and this from a white skin girl). Would Love to see this ! Gorgeous, sound, movement & costumes. So beautifully conceived

[@coconuts1483]

I really wasn’t expecting the clicks to be so accurate but it was just amazing

[@Allen.Fepuleai]

I live in California but I think I’d fly to NYC to see this show

[@rochellefarias6644]

I got to see this on broadway when I was in elementary school and I still remember exactly where we were sitting. My favorite play to date.

[@ladyplscalmdown]

was enjoying this spectacular performance by the Lion King cast and did a double take towards the end- BTS Samsung advertisement in the background distracted me for abit hahaha

[@sophiat2058]

This song live always gives me goosebumps! Love ❤

[@lilysong1321]

This was my first musical. My friend and I were taken to see it for like my 13th birthday. I have loved Broadway since and it remains one of the most wanted things on my bucket list.

[@jeremyladebauche1632]

This just makes me smile from ear to ear

[@racky2227]

Seen this twice already. Going to take my 11 year old daughter to see it now that it’s back on Broadway.

[@timotek6051]

Love the soaring majestic harmonious blend of voices contrasted against the background urban sprawl of modern building...such a contrast of traditional and modern

[@kylecatdad]

I love how it started in a roof

[@JacquelineFox-xo6jn]

Breathtaking 😮❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@reneej7498]

The best broadway I’ve seen thus far! Now I’ll need to see The Wiz

[@elmagno2170]

Thank you for bringing it back my childhood, I will definitely will watch with my kids this movie. I love you all! Forever AFRICA ❤️

[@aleandraburckhardt9776]

They Cannot Start Again Without THE KING!!!!!!!

[@PRed1989]

I think the 21st century needs more of these street perfomances. I would pay to watch a show like this outside.

[@aprylb.3718]

s/n: The man playing Mufasa, Looks amazingly strong just like I would expect a King to be, And that turn he did, I rewinded like 2 - 3 or 100 times.. ☺♥ "Whew"

[@annikabloomdahl1384]

What I like most about this is that it genuinely seems like people telling this story. Not sure how else to word that, but it has the same vibe as a campfire story, but taken absolutely to the next level

[@jovenpadawan]

Tank you... life should be MORE OF THIS and LESS OF THE REST...thank you to everybody who makes this happen

[@AM-bg9ni]

This play is awesome!

[@UserInterface00]

Lion King is one of the best on Broadway 🎭

[@judishaw6105]

Wow that was wonderful. They was incredible. I wish I lived near or in NY I would love to see this Broadway show. I have near seen anything even near I could ama

[@trinaharris1312]

I just wanna say I will personally save up enough to fly to New York to witness this God given masterpiece!!! The lion king is my favorite Disney movie and to see it on Broadway would b a dream come true! I got emotional just watching the video clips! I can only imagine they gon need an ambulance to carry me out n get a restraining order cos imma buy tix so many times! Lmao 🤣 love the hard work that went into this production! Xoxo from sunny CA

[@adrianaavila8853]

I watch every single one of these videos

[@lennyramirez51]

Wow!! That was wonderful!! Aaawww Thank You all for doing this,beautiful!!! 🥰😭 And yes,I cried!!

[@Mr.HospitalityPresents]

Outstanding and true heartfelt in New York and Around this beautiful planet we live. Thank you.

[@tarastevens4440]

Saw this performance in london amazing…