How 'The Lion King' Has Captivated Broadway For 25 Years | Vanity Fair

[@sarahdragons861]

Julie Taymor is TRULY a genius. She always takes everything to the next level

[@opinionatedindividual8146]

Unless you are Spider-Man, Turn off the Dark 💀

[@EBThisThat]

Never knew how detailed all the puppets and masks were. They truly are works of art. I’ve seen this in person and have never forgotten it. I would love seeing it again.

[@tammygant4216]

I saw it in Denver in 2002!!! When the birds flew in over my head and the animals started down the aisles it was truly magic!! I still remember that feeling. I couldn't sit still. I was suddenly 10 again!

[@auraleamoore815]

I was SPEECHLESS! For something of that caliber to travel AND BE THAT SPECTACULAR!? WOULD SOOO GO AGAIN!

[@molotochnik.i]

THAT sounds magical !!!!

[@pupperito2086]

Anyone else want to see Lion King on Broadway so bad?

[@nunu1869]

Meeee!!! I've always wanted to see it! Never been to a Broadway show!

[@jankay8569]

I've already watched it in Toronto but yes, it's also my dream to watch it on Broadway one day.

[@KeybladeMasterMind]

Saw it in Chicago. Was awesome

[@lydialacey]

saw it in toronto! it was amazing

[@andrewyoung3299]

I saw it last month, loved it. Go see it!

[@FinancialShinanigan]

Saw the Lion King on Broadway and it was magical but I was surprised how small the stage was to what I've imagined

[@CampingforCool41]

I always loved that they didn’t try to hide the actors

[@Audioobscure]

The quality, talent, authenticity and art is unbelievably. So glad I saw this in the 90s. Need to see it again.

[@Jessica-pq1rc]

This brought actual happiness to my soul. Had no idea I wanted to see the lion king on Broadway but now I do!!!

[@Krystina5e]

This is the BEST show! Always makes me cry. Definitely one of the most magical show's I've seen.

[@deniseharchuk885]

The Lion King was amazing. Those puppeteers, I think that's what these actors would be called, are so talented.

[@OtisElena]

We saw the musical last night! Incredible costumes!!!! Just mesmerizing! Huge thanks and admiration to the costumers

[@jasongreen9371]

My dream role is to play Scar in The Lion King! Would be “a dream come true” to be able to step into his fabulous costume and don the mask ❤ I won’t ever give up on this dream! Hopefully one day!

[@casanovaa__]

When I was about 5 years old, my dad took me and my sister to see this play and oh my god I want to go back and see it again. The play was amazing, I can't really remember much but as an adult, I would LOVE to see this play again.

[@annikaruelo1383]

Watched this on the way to the tour cast in Chicago on its closing night! Very excited!

[@martinfreeman6491]

LOVE LOVE LOVE. Front row lookinf all around the theater for the animals to start. Then the tears

[@shaliseshaw9385]

3:36 The Zazu puppet is so cute. 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀🐘🐘🐘🐘🦁🦁🐕🐊🐊🐊🐊🐕🐕🐕🐕🦏🦏🦏🦏🦏🦏🦛🦛🦛🦛🦒🦒🐆🦓🦓🦓🦓🦓🦓🦓🐗🐜🐜🐛🐛🪲🪲🦗🦗🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎺🎺🎺🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁🥁🪘📺📽️📽️🎥🎥🎥🎬🗽🗼

[@sburris65]

I have been blessed enough to see the show 17 times, including NYC and London on the West End. I will be seeing it again in December when I go back to NYC. I've also been fortunate enough to set it the audience with Garth Fagen watching. I fall in love with this show every time I see it. It is truly stunning 😍

[@anishrao2610]

Which rendition did you like more? US or UK? I just watched it in UK and want to see it everywhere it’s being performed.

[@sburris65]

@anishrao2610 both shows were truly breathtaking. I couldn't choose a favorite.

[@Kaylaellis1991]

I was soooo lucky to get to see the lion king on broadway when I went to New York my graduating year of high school (2010) me best friend and I cried during the very first scene when the bird was flying over head as they sang. It was incredible honestly. A must see.

[@suezcontours6653]

Good for you. 2010 was also a good time for it as well.

[@Rai_S82]

Same! As soon as the lady playing Rafiki hit that big opening note, my face was drenched 😆

[@Thumbs_up_cat-1]

I watched this in Dubai truly amazing

[@thiagoteixeira6537]

Ah yes, my favorite movie of all time!

[@thegladys2651]

This is beyond amazing. The idea of bringing The Lion King to the stage and that puppets construction is magical. You really forget there are actors behind them. I would love that Disney brings this show to Disney+ (to Latin America). Thank you for such an enjoyable information :=)

[@yamyam_1978]

London 2x ... absolutely phenomenal 🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁

[@sharonmedeiros9819]

It would be a dream come true for me to see The Lion King on Broadway. Its so far out of my reach financially, but I'll keep dreaming. It must be a truly magical experience. 🦁🐘🐆

[@jasmineharden5958]

I seen this in London and I never been more amazed 😭😭 I loved it!!

[@rdj9606]

Phenomenal video, love it!! ❤️ Long live the King of Broadway, The Lion King. 🥳

[@4dultw1thj0b]

Lol Zazu's slinky neck. Seriously though, this show and Jim Henson have always inspired my passion for the craft of puppetry.

[@victoriasunivers]

I saw it back in 2021 with my dad. Truly so awesome

[@margaretsims4344]

Went to the Palace Theatre Manchester a couple of days ago. Exactly the same puppets and backdrops

[@lukegreen5341]

Awesome Behind The Scenes Look About Disney's The Lion King. X

[@Vietnam_Da]

I would like it to se the original in London or on broadway. I have just seen the German version of the lion king in Hamburg, it was so amazing and I really loved it.

[@Boris_moriss]

I got the chance to see The Lion King on Broadway when I was in London a few years back and it was absolutely stunning!! Such a captivating and magical experience❤

[@Rai_S82]

Our Broadway is called the West End 😉 It's an incredible show, isn't it!

[@SucetteLife]

I saw the show in London two weeks ago and I’ m very curious of how the hyennas costumes works

[@simple_naildesigns]

Amazing, hope to watch it one day 🥰

[@Izzy_Gyrl]

I had the pleasure of seeing this on broadway as a child twice and both times I was absolutely mesmerized by the beauty of it all. One of the most incredible and stunning productions of all time. This show furthered my love for theatre, culture and history. The melding that this show brought of those aspects shook me to my absolute core as a child. I'm now in college dual majoring in theatre and history and I hope to be a historical consultant/researcher for TV, film, and live performance as this show was sparked my fascination with this field in the first place. To see the care and dedication to the minute details in the costumes that many in the audience may not have the chance of seeing up close but still putting them in and honoring the culture with it's majesty and beauty is just amazing.

[@jackiegerlach]

Saw it in germany! I think this is pretty much the same. I really loved it! Would absolutely go see it again! ^^

[@cassiopeia2829]

Ive seen this Musical in London it was just in one Word "MAGICAL"

[@Robynzmuzik2012]

I’ve seen the touring company twice and I’d see it ten more times❣️

[@anirudhmenon4234]

This is truly incredible.

[@pedroesteves3018]

astonishing

[@pppdubs]

Thank you to the CREW that makes it happen every day!

[@danebell1]

WE LOVE LYNDA 😍

[@marlonforbes7529]

Loved it wow ❤️👍

[@rogergarcia3021]

Thank you all at lion King for your efforts. Thanks again

[@1Airwaving]

!!!!!Thank you~

[@orriechristopher862]

The Lion King Musical was directed by Julie Taymor

[@burstangel]

This is what the live action should have been.

[@LaurenMurphyBowen]

It’s really cool

[@justhereokff]

It should be on Disneyplus like Hamilton

[@dylinrodrigo2305]

I love being IN this show

[@lynnemazzga5160]

Awesome!!

[@sarahmaher4825]

No It’s amazing 🤩

[@judiesmith42]

In the show there’s about 1,500 to 2,000 pieces used in the show

[@judiesmith42]

I never knew zazu was a complicated puppet to used

[@kingsupnet]

i'll see you soon on Broadway

[@judiesmith42]

The prongs on mufasas mask are made with burnt peacock feathers that are derided and then bleached and sewn into those prongs

[@Emilia923]

Always wondered why zazu was white

[@judiesmith42]

Double event-where you see the actors face,the costumes and the puppets all at once

[@cleverusername9369]

Anyone else getting Carole Baskin-y kinda vibes, but like an alternate dimension version of Carole Baskin who got into puppets instead of tigers and isn't a possibly murderous sociopath allegedly?

[@cactusbart710]

Why Zazu the bird the only one that don’t have real feathers 😂

[@Valecuentasas]

Yee

[@SandraRodrigues-c3di]

Que legal

[@davidcox1396]

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

[@judiesmith42]

They use yak hair, horse hair to make the lions mane

[@mrartdeco]

“What do you do for a living” “Zebra”

[@roriksteader]

Ask them about the sign language interpreter they fired

[@janenacario7527]

me

[@Maria-dl4vs]

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[@Peter_Sokunbi]

More behind the scene Diversity.

[@chriskim7123]

I saw it but I was seriously underwhelmed by it. Too much hype.

[@Rai_S82]

😐

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