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

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[@carylfletcher437]

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 🤣🤣

[@laurice8056]

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

[@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

[@reneegeorge2369]

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

[@robertharvey9047]

liquid church

[@anneshirley9560]

Well said! I loved the Statue of Liberty scene!

[@kaiumeda3690]

Preach Sista

[@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

[@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.

[@tortillajoe9942]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@alexisannaaguirre5364]

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! 🥳🥰

[@anneshirley9560]

You guys are going to have so much fun!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!!!

[@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!

[@juliemccracken9759]

Beautiful and powerful voices!

[@zer0sixx]

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

[@racky2227]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Sea8807]

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

[@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!

[@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. ❤️

[@andrewwyatt6612]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@RilRil]

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

[@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!!💞💕

[@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.

[@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..

[@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.

[@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

[@jeremyladebauche1632]

This just makes me smile from ear to ear

[@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! 😍🤩🥳

[@kimkeller5155]

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

[@guitaristkenny]

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

[@aprylb.3718]

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

[@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!

[@heartsofgoldenrod]

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

[@dottietracy1564]

It was amazing Thank you GMA for sharing 🌟

[@carlamurphy9328]

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

[@amberf3599]

Absolutely beautiful production and magical cast.

[@mamaieshaspeaks]

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

[@yssie5095]

This performance always gives me goose bumps!!

[@anndreastembridge367]

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

[@adrianaavila8853]

I watch every single one of these videos

[@kylerutherford]

I love how it started in a roof

[@sophiat2058]

This song live always gives me goosebumps! Love ❤

[@angeldaniel7360]

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

[@martinpatrick1746]

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

[@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!!!

[@Vaderd2k926]

I’m not crying….YOU’RE crying!

[@swirlyimp5955]

Incredibly moving, and beautifully performed!

[@UserInterface00]

Lion King is one of the best on Broadway 🎭

[@lucianoalonso4389]

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

[@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 🥺🥰

[@lisaking6420]

I needed this! Amazing!!

[@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

[@christophercervantes5753]

No one has ever seen it performed like this!

[@kimmeee]

Fantastic!!! I got tears in my eyes!

[@AM-bg9ni]

This play is awesome!

[@niralashaye]

Just saw it on Thursday night. LOVED IT! 😍😍😍😍

[@meeky0420]

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

[@angelbaby1811]

What an incredibly amazing performance ❤️

[@ajewel288]

What beautiful reintroduction to post-Covid Broadway 🙌🏽.

[@gothard5]

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

[@rocknroll20024]

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

[@brianrobinson1412]

wow! this is amazing, especially incorporating all of the NYC landmarks. So awesome!

[@Mr.HospitalityPresents]

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

[@bessycorrales6405]

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

[@rodneyharper2275]

Thank you one of my all time favorites👍

[@jacquelinelinton4574]

Beautiful people with beautiful smiles

[@raquelf.1962]

This was so beautiful!!!

[@lpklpk447]

That was excellent!! Thank you!! 👏👏👏👏👏🎆

[@sexymixedbro]

One of the best musicals!

[@kanandralove255]

How cool!!

[@reneemoreno8030]

Makes me cry as well...

[@lennyramirez51]

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

[@sereneblue202]

Spectacular! Only in NYC 💞

[@gatorjay7972]

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

[@thomasorangi1072]

My fvckined goosebumps....forever African ❤️

[@Bellcross35]

Wow. Just wow

[@shelby980]

😭😭😭😭😭😭 BROADWAY IS BACK

[@aleandraburckhardt9776]

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

[@Lisa.G412]

This gave me chills

[@adewuyicomfort8451]

Tears tears tears. My heart.

[@jovenpadawan]

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

[@Withjoyfulsenescence]

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

[@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!!

[@PRedondeiro]

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

[@debstockdale3270]

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

[@roxgilmore3510]

Amazing

[@rach.cartier]

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

[@frankievans240]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@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!

[@ryanamari2233]

I loved seeing it …definitely would see it again

[@mollycblaeser]

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