"Circle of Life" first 2021 rehearsal performance | The Lion King in the West End

[@beef4869]

The way she needed a sec to like, breathe Every time I hear this song it unlocks some forgotten part of my soul and I just forget about all of the shit in the world for a moment

[@aquamarinepisces4777]

right???

[@suzymarx]

"Every time I hear this song it unlocks some forgotten part of my soul" Perfectly said. Beef!

[@caradomings5777]

Yep.

[@katasoul78]

exactly.

[@peggyemerson4708]

First time I heard it was in a Disney store in the mall. Way before LK came out. I stood there with tears because it always speaks to my soul.

[@asandabway]

As a South African musical theatre student, I will always get emotional seeing my people dominate the west end and Broadway

[@Show_Guide]

Dominate world theatre too - it's the biggest selling and biggest grossing theatre show in the world EVER.

[@silvershoes9724]

Hi I am white British and felt very emotional watching this 🥺🥺 hope you fulfil all your dreams in your career, best of luck to you!

[@irieomg1233]

Very emotional. Cuts right through to my spirit.

[@blumberg1982]

As you should!

[@cassandramuller7337]

What always gets me about this movie/musical is that it's so coloured by hope. It starts out with this song and even as it becomes a story about growing up and taking responsibility it still remains a story about hope. About leading with hope. About living life with hope for a bright future. It's so powerful. Life and hope are so intrinsically entwined that they strengthen eachother and when we lose hope life starts slipping away. Hope is such a bright light. I think that's why this is the most popular musical out there. It's full of hope.

[@ThemeParkLuke]

The 13 dislikes are from Scar and all his Hyenas Edit - Damn this comment has had some love 😅😅😅 thanks guys

[@evey5018]

Yup

[@walteroduk]

lol

[@ytinas0717]

😂😂😂

[@TNPRIN051013]

So true

[@oldwoodsquotes3495]

🤣🤣

[@BehindTheMagic]

WOW. I’m crying already. Can’t imagine what it’ll be like in the theatre on the first night back! The King has returned! 🧡

[@collinnc2001]

That’s what I posted on Facebook when I shared the videos The King Has Returned This is so beautiful

[@Show_Guide]

It was awesome - Rafiki held it together well, until the encore when she let it all out. A really emotional night and the audience was brilliant.

[@butitsgoogleimages8303]

Love your channel!

[@meaganfrazier7814]

I cried when I saw it live a few years ago. It’s an emotional experience.

[@julianamelloholtzguebert3361]

I cry on The first note

[@broadwaymike92]

OMG!!! That first night back..... the applause is NOT gonna stop.

[@isaacleer3487]

The one dislike is the person who couldn’t tell where the like button was because of the tears

[@Jason-Clark235]

There is seven dislikes now and I honestly can’t tell why they are disliking

[@Show_Guide]

@@Jason-Clark235 well, not everyone is decent...there will always be bad people and those uneducated in what class and talent really is and what it takes to be this good

[@collinnc2001]

I’ll go with that

[@kmf07302]

If this doesn't bring a tear to your eye, then nothing can or will. We are so close to having live theater back in our lives to fill our souls. Stay safe, vigilant against the Delta variant. If you have not been vaccinated yet, please reconsider so these productions do not shutter before they reopen and thrive again.

[@daeron_spes]

not having my dog brings me to tears.

[@KeKe4Christ]

Jesus dying on the cross for the entire world brings tears my eyes 🥺♥️

[@turrellianerrysdelrynn3316]

@@KeKe4Christ Preach!

[@cwillner]

No microphones, no orchestra just glorious voices- amazing ❤❤❤

[@AuNNiE68]

She opened her mouth and with the first ones the tears were falling. If this doesn't move you, you can't feel in your core, in your heart and soul where we all began. IDC who you are or where you're from, you started here. ❤️

[@irenemacias7423]

Beautiful what you said , and yes I cry everytime I see this and hear it , even more so , I wish I was from that beautiful Lion land 💖💖💖💖‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@Mntungwa77]

Singing has carried us as South Africans through it all, we sang as our leaders were taken away, sang as we bury the dead, we sing during protests, sang as our leaders emerged from prison, we sing at all sorts of occasions!!! It’s a sign of happiness, sadness and a symbol of our celebration for any occasion be it wedding or funeral! We sing with and without instruments! We gave the world the likes of Ladysmith Black Mambazo , the likes of DJ Black Coffee and now amapiano! We just love singing!!!

[@dmaehazy]

This has me sobbing. This is one of the most powerful and amazing moments I’ve seen in a musical and to see just how moved everyone was to be able to sing it together again was so incredibly moving. Music is beautiful and powerful and people really need this.

[@mamabear2613]

They really just came for my emotions and I’m not even mad 😭 the talent is off the charts

[@collinnc2001]

Epic talent, brings epic tears! This is beautiful BEAUTIFUL

[@adamstraka5843]

I can hear this piece thousands times and still going to cry, so emotional. My Dream is to see this West End performance once in a life.

[@Mbj10]

Why u crying ?

[@rhondabrown5778]

The voices of my ancestors had attempted to be silenced through centuries of slavery, mistreatment, and death but here it is ... LOUD AND LIVE HEARD AROUND THE WORLD!!!!!

[@davemsn1]

No makeup. No props. No costumes. No stage. And yet we are completely taken away to a place that allows to feel their emotions within us. If this doesn't stir one's soul I'm not sure what would. Protect them. Protect us. Let's never go this long again without having live performances that move us all to tears.

[@danromero]

What a thrill to be there as they reunite and sing together for the first time in 16 months. You can feel the energy and emotion through the screen. Chills and tears!

[@ypjman119]

One day I will make it through a performance of this song without tearing up….today was not that day!!! Incredible.

[@ericaduhaney8346]

SAME HEAR!! EVERYTIME!

[@deloresredman4792]

I cry just as much every time

[@adrianaagresta]

I hope you'll never be able to. Performances like this are truly amazing and deserve every single tear we shed

[@Andrealr2012]

Me too the minute it starts I'm sobbing and tbats before the entrance of the animals 😊❤❤❤

[@devinaschenbrenner2683]

Impossible. First note isn't even over and it begins.

[@aerinn6136]

First note from her mouth brought instant tears. I don't know what it is with the Lion King, it just makes me so emotional...and I'm not even from Africa, I'm scandinavian..😢😢😢

[@anthonybenway8514]

Something about this song always invokes some sort of primal appreciation for the earth and all of its gifts. Forgetting about the whoas of the world if for these brief few minutes is needed. Thank you Lion Ling cast for this

[@Gibby0727]

Im in tears watching this for the third time in a row. This song already hits a very specific place emotionally but you can feel their emotions as they sing. Music charms the soul and is the true bridge between us as people.

[@nickaloadedgun]

The very first movie i ever saw as a child (back in the 90s) was The lion king. My Grandma took me to see it. My grandma was a world traveler, entrepreneur, business woman. After the movie she took me to the book store and bought me the Cassette tape of the soundtrack to Lion King. She blasted it. Fast Forward to a few years ago (in my 30s now), Gram died of breast cancer. When the "real version" of lion king came out, I went to go see it and i took my necklace that has her ashes in it with me so we could see it one last time. She would of loved this as well. There is something so special about the lyrics "the circle of life". It touches, it heals, and wakes you up. That's my circle of life story. Love you gram!

[@maremdouk]

💙🦁👑

[@maremdouk]

God bless!

[@mollycblaeser]

That first moment she took to breathe, damn, it really hit me. I'm so so glad to see live theatre is coming back!

[@Show_Guide]

My biggest concern is how on earth is Rafiki going to compose herself when she walks on to a packed house for the first time in 16 months...I.hope her make up is waterproof.

[@collinnc2001]

God Bless her!

[@Show_Guide]

@eleven I was there last night and the audience was amazing, they felt every bit of emotion of the actors and the performance and fed it back to the cast, I think that's why a number of them were so emotional - What a great evening, one I will not forget as long as I'm alive.

[@unicornalq11]

Oh I know they’re using that Ben Nye setting spray on her she’s gonna be just fine

[@ElizaHamilton1780]

What do you hate more about her? That she’s black or that she’s a woman? Just curious, since you don’t think she can handle it.

[@elamothe81]

Wish I could be in that audience

[@debbieslough5974]

Seen it twice... definitely going back again this year. My daughter was crying as soon as the show started last time in 2019...she said it brought back memories of the first time I took her when she was a child ( shes 30 now !!) ❤❤❤❤❤

[@softeuph3974]

Guys I just saw this yesterday and I literally cried the whole song. So beautiful. I’m going back to see it with my African Mom on Tuesday and I know she’ll love it.

[@christypfeiffer3262]

Aww Rafiki! Seeing her get teary-eyed...made me wanna hug her! I'm so happy for all these theater people to be going back to their theaters and performing again! Also they're gonna need water resistant makeup opening night lol no idea what they're saying besides the English part of the song but I'm so happy for them!

[@despondentmemories]

The Lion King Musical was the first musical I saw in San Francisco when I was 8. I saw it again 10 years later. It’s such an amazing musical!

[@laragallagher9107]

Im originally from South Africa 🇿🇦 now living in Germany. Listening to this song sung with such beautiful voices and sung with such emotion makes me feel honoured to be a South African ♥️ It will always be my home, my roots♥️🤗

[@DaemonCL]

affff It is impossible not to cry, that song marked my childhood and that of many.

[@freedom7508]

When Africa speaks, the world listens. When Africa sings, the world weeps. I love you, mummy Africa.

[@mamajennrn1293]

Tears in my eyes. The last two years have been so rough for everyone. My opera singer husband is finally able to perform again and seeing your faces I can see that it's just as emotional for you as it was for him.

[@claudiefurgus3981]

Tears every time. After Covid this should be the theme song.

[@cristoarias6341]

this is the kind of song that... i can hear it one thousand of times one after other and allways!!! i cry... allways... what a powerful song melody and soul!!

[@doubleLLz]

as a half south african person, this makes me so happy to see the RANGE and ABILTY of these voices😩

[@AnnaP-uh3mc]

Lol! Yes! Fellow half south african here and that music just rips through my whole soul. This performance was magical on so many levels 😭😭😭😭

[@vuyokazimthethwa]

Half South African? What's that 🤔🥴😂 what tribe/group?

[@AnnaP-uh3mc]

@@vuyokazimthethwa Well in my case, My Dad is South African and my mum is English.

[@vuyokazimthethwa]

@@AnnaP-uh3mc yeah what culture in SA is what I'm asking 🥴

[@AnnaP-uh3mc]

@@vuyokazimthethwa Ah! Yep, Dad is South African Indian.

[@SeanPrevil]

The emotion they have in this video, the happiness they have to be back, it's just so special. I'm crying, I've got goosebumps, it's just so wonderful.

[@likaspapaya6620]

The way the girl wearing the quarter sleeve white shirt in the back bends over to wipe her eyes gets me all the time. Overwhelmed and still needs to keep herself together?! “My eyes watering” Can you imagine the energy in this room while this performance?!! EPIC!!!

[@leomessiAdizero]

Will never forget the feeling of hearing this in a theatre. Incredibly moving. I can only imagine how much it affects the actors.

[@hafthorgudmundsson5882]

As a person that grew up watching Lion King. THANK YOU! I tear up every time i watch this video.

[@exohexoh3948]

Goosebumps from the first 3 lines. Geez, if this doesn't hit you square in your soul, you're probably already deceased.

[@Mindfulnessnetwork]

Gugwana Dlamini is now part of the North American Tour 2021-2022 as Rafiki. We look forward to seeing her Oct 23 at the 2pm show, as we adore her. She had her roots all the way back to the animated cartoon as part of the choir.

[@desi4984]

This is why I love music. The energy in that room and the amazing sound produced was just incredible.

[@meggieamma]

It’s doesn’t matter how many times I watch this video, as soon as she opens her mouth, my heart beats slow down almost to a complete stop and I’m covered in goosebumps. By the time the last note is sung, my face hurts from smiling so hard. They are quiet simply amazing. I was fortunate enough to see them for the very first time when they reopen after the pandemic, and absolutely loved it. The Lion king is one my favourite movies of all time and I would actually like to say a huge thank you to you all for making it such a special show.

[@carriew5106]

Tears. This is what makes live performances magic. Wonderful to see how joyful they are getting to return.

[@fmgsoulja7700]

She’s as beautiful as her soul & I hope she is truly blessed I love her sooo much

[@fmgsoulja7700]

I wish I can sang that song with her 1 day since I was a kid I always wish I could sang I’m 31yrs ol in the streets more then to much & the life I live is scary but when listen to her sing Circles of Life her voice made felt safe so for that I really appreciate you all & the Spirit and energy that come with you all I love you I love you mama

[@ColleenCM1124]

I'm not crying, you're crying. This was breathtaking. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@jeanwillis7774]

The raw talent emanating from that room is unbelievable!! Why hardly any hits? ♥️🇨🇦

[@jenniferyard4279]

It’s only just been released today! You wait a few days….

[@tiktokcouples5261]

Because it was a brand new video as of about a week ago. Has 225K hits now!

[@vikingrolloishot1789]

Black people I tell u

[@elliebley4354]

As a musical theater student, this got me thinking about if my high school had got to reunite like this for our spring musical. This song is so beautiful and a perfect memoir to unity and solidarity. Their voices have so much synchronization and soul even after not seeing each other after months.

[@ClovertheUnburnt]

Oh my gosh this is overwhelming. It sounds like they're whole body and soul are folded into the music. I love it and it's so... much.

[@jeannakilbane5567]

This is definitely one of the most beautiful and powerful songs ever written! So emotional! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@i3igi3angarang]

Can't help but have tears come to my eyes...humans are beautiful, amazing, incredible creatures...when we lift our voices together, ground can break.

[@IsThisTheHill]

I saw this live in San Diego. Started weeping from note one. Cried through most of the show. Just an incredible experience. This was so moving to see. To see her gear up for that first emotional note as well.

[@kaytenesabatino4076]

Agreed! I saw it Sunday for the first time and the second the first now came out of her mouth, I had head to toe chills and tears just poured . So emotional!

[@megorex630]

I’ve seen the show touring 2x, and I cry every time.. like, from beginning to the end of the show… just sitting here at home and it still evokes those feeling for me. 🧡💛🖤

[@paulathompson7548]

I cried! The energy and harmonies sent chills down my arms! I’d fly to London to see my favorite musical!

[@misscityhopper]

I cant wait to see you all at the Lyceum Theather this summer 🤩

[@kejiakayouroldersister]

I love seeing the emotion in the performance. It’s more than a song it’s really a movement, a calling to gather! After so long apart. I love this show and this performance was amazing to watch

[@anonymous.hippopotamus]

I have cried every time I have heard that song since it as a little girl. Now that I realize what Broadway is and I am an adult, this makes me ugly cry happy tears. Everytime I have heard it performed it touches me and I get emotional, but this video in particular touches my heart. Love it so much.

[@nguafoh4241]

I am a Cameroonian but I must admit you guys are great in music. Just love as you guys promote Africa music. May God continue to lift you people with his righteous right hand.

[@vaughnvickers272]

Had to pause the video. Made me cry. I see people of other nationalities not only involved, but touched by it. Peoples wiping their noses and eyes. If only I could have been surrounded by that harmonic sound.

[@sirenpheonix626]

I am a sucker for this kind of thing. I started crying from the first note she let out! It's so powerful and emotional. I don't think I'd be able to make it through a live performance of it, I'd just weep. ❤️❤️🔥

[@evaerdbeere5687]

Sounds like the voices, the energie, comes direct from the earth .

[@kayliathequeen9612]

This was beautiful and amazing their voices and zero mics. I'm blown away

[@Immalearnya]

It brings me to tears. Seeing my people living and working and thriving. Look at us! We’re so beautiful. Listen to the glorious sounds we make.

[@blackbird944]

Not only is it a Disney Classic, a Legendary Masterpiece but, it's the lessons learned. A movie about knowing who you are and where you come from! This song never ceases to give me goosebumps! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 #lionkingforever

[@NascimentoMPdo]

No matter how many times I listen to this... I will cry every time!

[@84saints]

Man I got the feels in the USA. There’s so much pain but so much joy that you can hear in this! Glad all the theater folks are making a come back.

[@MotleytheKitty]

When I need a good happy cry, I come back to this video.

[@emilyk6166]

I’m responsible for at least 100 of these views… I can’t stop! Absolute perfection!

[@rand0mpers0n79]

Thank you to Mrs. Turner for telling us to check this out. This was amazing, best theatre teacher ever.

[@langross-roberts3948]

My dream is to be part of this musical. The rawness of it all, the people involved. So much love. So happy they're bringing it back.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rocknroll20024]

Same

[@ms.ebbiel.3550]

🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

[@Henriiii-vw1dj]

This is honestly just so incredible, the best think I’ve heard in a while

[@Sharion415]

Every time I watching this I cry. Brings me back to watching lion king on broadway. Talk about joy that fills your soul

[@nemera34]

The Lion King is my favorite Disney animated film. getting to see it on Broadway... it is one of the most beautiful things I have ever watched. So emotional. The Circle of Life... (tears)

[@catemcnair9329]

The Lion King was my first broadway show when i was 4, and even though i dont remember most of it, the opening number will never leave my mind as one of the most amazing experiences of my life. i cant wait for theatre to really be back

[@saotastic]

The joy this brings I'm also tearing up! This proves to me we need a revival of shows like Ipi Ntombi and Sarafina! because they are much needed!

[@LuxonsLight]

I absolutely love hearing things like this. All of these old cultures have such beautiful music. African tribes, native Americans, etc. they all had and have such a beautiful connection with the earth that is seemingly lost today. But I feel as if my soul is brought back to this connectivity when I hear this kind of music and think about the world as it is and was. Truly beautiful and awe inspiring 💙

[@GKFF9872]

This song already so powerful, after all of us having to go through and still going through these past years, makes it transcendent. Nothing connects us all like being a part of the circle of life.

[@김연우-w3c]

부르는 사람도 감동인데… 듣는사람도 감동인 ㅠㅠㅠ

[@caradomings5777]

...that experience of crying for absolutely no reason but for the emotional movement that happens within you.

[@addlzp2009]

I am so glad someone captured this moment

[@vileGlass]

It is bringing tears to my eyes thinking that we are finally getting close to enjoying live theatre again. - Backstage tech.

[@sammansfield5871]

I can’t put my finger on what it is but everytime I hear this I’m overcome with emotion. I’ve seen the show and watched allot of clips, I burst into tears. It’s just beautiful.

[@directwhatsrealtv813]

"Here comes a lion, father Oh yes it’s a lion Here comes a lion, father Oh yes it’s a lion A lion We’re going to conquer A lion A lion and a leopard come to this open place"

[@staceycrawford4869]

I can't get enough of this!! I've watched this multiple times a day, every day since I found this. So powerful and so full of emotion!! ❤️

[@loukens125]

I have chills watching this. they're soo good.

[@EG-rb7xq]

I like how she was trying to figure out the pitch by asking the pianist to press the key the song is in then nails the first note

[@xxwhispersxx2856]

That first note - instant chills.

[@shonacorrigan4011]

Such a beautiful and emotional performance, something i didn't know I needed in my life

[@Arttmisia]

00:20 and i'm already crying!

[@margaritadejesus7918]

I love this musical. It is my favorite of all times.

[@shareena_1983]

Saw this masterpiece 7 times. I always get emotional. This is art in his purest form.

[@emilyhodson673]

Best stage show I have ever seen

[@jacksinclair903]

When the whole ensemble sings "till we find our place, on our path unwinding" there is just something about that, that resonates with me because like sometimes, you think you know where you are and what you're doing and everything's good and then suddenly it's not and you're just like "what am I doing." But I guess you just have to keep pushing, keep going.

[@urbansaints]

Its so great to see people from different skin color and walks of life coming together and singing such a beautiful song.

[@janicemarsh1669]

My husband and I travelled to Australia to see this performance. It was total magic and an unforgettable birthday present. So happy that this show goes on and would love to repeat the experience.Love ❤❤❤

[@MissLadee1]

Come on my people 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 this was the very first show I ever saw on Broadway in 1998 and it STILL gives me chills! Come all the way through Motherland❤

[@lisamello2653]

Absolutely beautiful, I can’t even imagine the feeling in the room when you began the rehearsal. I got goose bumps.

[@miguelquijanomike]

From Mexico, I surrender to those magnificent voices. (04-16-2023 / 9:32 P. M.)

[@jenniferyard4279]

Such a powerful, emotional and magical moment! Good luck to the whole cast and crew! ❤️❤️❤️

[@amberchambers5422]

Wow! I remember seeing them in person on Broadway in 2018. As soon as Rafiki started I was in tears, its so powerful! This was almost just like that! They are all incredible.

[@themeparkreel]

this bought a tear to my eye!!! the west end is back!!!! i pray it never has to close for so long ever again! the talent in that room is mind blowing ❤️

[@Toonksbell43]

There's something so innately beautiful and human to see a group of people so passionately singing together in a room, it makes me sob every time