Disney THE LION KING: The Circle of Life (reopening)

A recording of the opening number of Disney THE LION KING, performed on reopening night on the 14th of September 2021 at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway.
I do not claim any ownership of this recording and will remove it when asked.

[@briannarenni]

I just realized...she started as Rafiki when I was 4. I saw her when I was 8. I turned 26 last month. Just had to let that sink in. What a feeling.

[@NoContextWTF]

shes a living legend. Imagine being able to look at your grandkids and say "I played rafiki and I sang the intro and outro at every show" 😭

[@getoonkel]

Thank you for sharing !!!

[@ianhimmelstein5915]

She’s been playing this role since 1999. She started as an understudy

[@briannarenni]

@@ianhimmelstein5915 Yup, I was 4 haha still wild to think about

[@ianhimmelstein5915]

@@briannarenni I saw her in 2007 when I was 3

[@shamekasheppard853]

Everytime she starts singing the tears just flow!! OMG!

[@InfinityGirl043]

Me to

[@getoonkel]

Same here !! OMG !

[@Jewelstravel]

Me too! What is it!! Lol

[@cherylgriffin2842]

Me too!

[@melaniel3812]

Same here. I can't stop playing the videos. It's so touching and emotional. Even the video when they first all got back together at the theater for rehearsal and she started singing.

[@deanne1671]

One of the most beautiful and truthful songs EVER written. I can't help but cry everytime I hear it. Amazing. Could listen to this aaaalllllll day. Wow.

[@King_Colombia_Inc]

You can thank my Captain, My King, My hero, ELTON. :)

[@mildredquinones924]

I bet that at the first note, the tears started falling in the theater.....at how we are slowly getting back at a normal life. ☺️

[@Kenzotvofficial]

I'm crying seeing they're performing again 😥 I'm happy to all the cast 😊

[@trumpetguy13]

A few years ago (very much pre-COVID), I saw the traveling cast in Arizona when they rolled through town. Soon as she sang the first note, the whole audience ERUPTED and Practically leapt from their seats. It was like being at a football game. Instant one note standing ovation. I can’t even image how it was after the long break.

[@markgoodloe2722]

I was there. you are absolutely correct. throughout the show !

[@mildredquinones924]

@@markgoodloe2722 😯.........I wasn't expecting that, but.....ok.😉

[@baileywithab9863]

Most intense goosebumps every time I hear that first note

[@nosfero]

This reminds us of our childhood. The first time we saw The Lion King. But there is so much more to it. The beauty of Africa and its legacy. The tribes and their way of life. Thank you for this

[@caseycosta37]

Bawling from how moving and beautiful it is every time. So happy they are back

[@shortii12341]

I am so happy Broadway is open again! It makes me musical heart so happy! I have been a fan of Disney since forever. I literally had tears streaming down my face while watching this!

[@madisongrider7623]

This feels like hope

[@JackSinclairRN]

I saw this Saturday 19th March 2022 and I will never, ever forget the experience. Myself, my mother and my sister all crying at the end of the opening number. This production is just absolutely stunning.

[@rosierennie5867]

I still don't know what they're chanting/singing in the Xhosa, Zulu and Swahili languages but I know if I got to witness this beautiful Musical number live I'd never want to leave I must be the only person on the planet who's not seen The Lion King live, I didn't care much for the cartoons - But I'd give my left leg for the chance to see this

[@notodrugs908]

Nants ingonyama bagithi baba Sithi uhm ingonyama Nants ingonyama bagithi baba Sithi uhhmm ingonyama Ingonyama Siyo Nqoba Ingonyama Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (asana) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) From the day we arrive on the planet And, blinking, step into the sun There's more to see than can ever be seen More to do than can ever be done There's far too much to take in here More to find than can ever be found But the sun rolling high Through the sapphire sky Keeps great and small on the endless round It's the circle of life And it moves us all Through despair and hope Through faith and love 'Til we find our place On the path unwinding In the circle The circle of life Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) It's the circle of life And it moves us all Through despair and hope Through faith and love 'Til we find our place On the path unwinding In the circle The circle of life

[@patricemartin8587]

I haven't seen it live but it's on my list to do. Hopefully this year.

[@michaelneff5293]

Just saw it in person. It's amazing. Well worth the money

[@matt13r1]

Gives you goosebumps every time.

[@rachelwarner2139]

Saw it ten years ago in NYC with my daughter. We saw again Thursday afternoon in North Carolina, taking her three year old daughter. She sat on my lap, laughed, clapped. She knew the names of the characters. It was emotional seeing it through her eyes. She loved it, hasn’t stopped talking about it. I cried at the end. It’s an amazing musical, a must see.

[@jasminevahldick6140]

The lion king is my all time favorite Disney movie of all time I got to see this last summer with my mom and it was AMAZING BEAUTIFUL AND BRILLIANT!!! I loved it I sang along to all the songs I laughed and cried at the end when Simba took a bow I screamed I LOVE YOU SIMBA 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm a Disnerd I grew up with Disney and I love all things Disney I'm 30 now and I still watch Disney I always will always love it

[@richardatibilah6551]

This art gets me all the time

[@ellenpearljackson5219]

The word beautiful only starts to describe this wonderful Musical the cast is marvelous I love every moment of it thank you for such a beautiful beautiful piece of music the soul responded to every night God bless you all

[@Hcollins371]

Me and my boyfriend are blessed to have seen this amazing show. Absolutely beautiful. ❤ it's an experience neither of us will forget

[@rocknroll20024]

I have seen this show three times and this scene still gets me.

[@sierrapitroskiu]

The ticket is worth every dollar just to see the first minute of the show. Rafiki voice is amazing, maybe perfect person in perfect role

[@123operasinger]

Omg just absolutely unbelievable! There are NO voices like black voices!

[@afrikaasantiago652]

When she takes a bow to the animals I- 😭😭

[@eliselorow5157]

I was born the same year That the Lion king came out which was 1993 and to this day it's my favorite Disney movie and I am going to see it in 2022

[@King_Colombia_Inc]

The Lion King came out in 1994.

[@kylerutherford]

Just chills!!!!!

[@anneludlow4891]

'It is time.' YAAAASSSSSSS!!!!

[@silverk5281]

명곡중의 명곡이다...

[@takerismean12]

So excited to see this in March

[@terrym3972]

Absolutely amazing!

[@편집킹게임채널]

0:04 welcome back to broadway an the beautiful minskoff theatre

[@King_Colombia_Inc]

In the words of Elton John: *THE BITCHES ARE BACK!!!!!*

[@derbyme2093]

This is beautiful!

[@jeremyladebauche1632]

Moments like this are just magical, lights go down and the stage comes alive

[@henrybond12]

What a nice record

[@Jonsweets]

I saw this on broadway before Covid and let me tell you its a not miss broadway show

[@CoaTravelNut]

On this day, all was right in the world again ❤️.

[@mariavela6367]

It is time.

[@amdyblade2245]

The two hype men I love them

[@alwaysright8338]

I seen the lion king on broadway 🎭 for my birthday n it was amazing I want to see it again 😩😩😩

[@shannonvanderhoof4810]

Thank you. ☆

[@salahbenjamini8298]

When am listening that song,i increase to respect my culture, african culture

[@JamesLewis-mp9zn]

Seen it twice in Norfolk Va.

[@Dynamo_11]

I was there to see it with my own now

[@davidcox1396]

Tshidi Manye Rafiki L. Steven Taylor Mufasa Housso Semon Sarabi Stephen Carlile Scar The Lion King Current Broadway Cast Minskoff Theatre New York City

[@dravenphillip5310]

1:37

[@Ken33ok]

I just went there

[@crystalfajman3732]

Is that the same actress that sings at the beginning that played her in the original Broadway run?

[@deedee8043]

Yes it is she has been there since 1999 wow so cool

[@anaisbarrosodgh5790]

É ryu

[@uzziah02072011]

@@deedee8043 Well not 1997 the 1997 actress is Tsidii Le Loka and that actress that you watched is Tshidi Manye.

[@maccafan10]

Ouch!!

[@ina9658]

❤️

[@prophetichippo]

I love their work but I'm particularly attached to the 1998 version. All of them are wonderful but for nostalgia sake 98 my favorite

[@MariaMorales-qv7ut]

JOSÉ

[@grayscarab5784]

I said turn off that cell phone dammit!!!

[@Dancingwolf325]

Is she the original Rafiki?

[@aderiusscott2220]

No, But she's been in the show a while..

[@carminecdinoproductions]

#CircleofLife

[@Agustin1]

Great video and awesome songs!! Thanks for sharing!! Circle of Life always brings me memories from my childhood :) I invite you to check out my version of this song acoustic live (link on the reply) All the best!!

[@Agustin1]

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[@MariaMorales-qv7ut]

José

[@annmariedelgrande1339]

I have seen Hair Grease Mama Mia 1776 Jersey Boys Wicked Xanadu they were all great plays but I have seen The Lion King twice but I think The Lion King is the GREATEST FANTISITIC SPECTACULAR MAGNIFICENT PLAY I HAVE EVER SEEN

[@lobonegro7429]

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