"I Just Can't Wait to be King" from THE LION KING in London

Enjoy this hit song from the London production of THE LION KING.
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Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly rises from the mist. This is THE LION KING.
More than 70 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular - one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.
Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway . Tony Award winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway's most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award winning international singer/songwriters Elton John and Tim Rice.
There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING. Broadyway's Landmark Musical Event plays 8 times a week in the heart of Times Square at the Minskoff Theatre.

[@axhley69]

Had to come here to see what this song would look like performed by a talented child and not a nepo baby

[@jfbee7436]

#me too and my love of the musical is now restored.

[@N8vLady67]

Me too, I had to hear what the song's suppose to sound like

[@oliviabb73849]

Same!!!

[@harukogirl]

That’s why I’m in

[@mich1brit2jess4]

Me too

[@RuthCuadrado]

Who’s here after the lil kardashian kid stunt? Feeling second hand embarrassment for her now:

[@N8vLady67]

Me, I had to hear how it's suppose to be done!👌

[@RuthCuadrado]

@@N8vLady67 same!

[@ellengould1595]

Honestly feel bad for the kid - she didn’t deserve the part but it also was almost certainly 100% on her parents, so I feel like more of the heat should be on them then her

[@Rawr_N1NNA]

@@ellengould1595yo pienso que la niña fue a hacerle un berrinche a su mami para que le den el papel y aparecer en el espectáculo

[@cmhsgrad02]

Had to find a good version of young Simba after I saw the 30th anniversary version

[@MinaXWarrior]

Same 💪💪😂😂

[@kamire6559]

😂😂😂

[@kab9706]

Same, and this child is incredibly talented. They actually earned their spot. I wish people respected the arts. Nepotism is a joke.

[@DanielMartinez-dn9or]

I just thought, isn't The Lion King about teaching a nepo baby a lesson?

[@toottoot75]

The song is. I thought about it since the first moment I saw the Nepo baby performing

[@Nanabobo]

Oh, god, Zazu has to be the best designed character ever. He's a human, but he plays a bird, but he uses the bird as an avatar instead of being 'part' of him like the rest of the cast. It's amazing.

[@jaylenyousef146]

pro tip : watch series at flixzone. Been using it for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.

[@garrettkairo1582]

@Jaylen Yousef yup, have been watching on flixzone} for since december myself :D

[@aericabison23]

For Zazu and Timon, the puppets are supposed to be the characters, whereas the actors represent the environment in which they live (Zazu wears a blue suit to represent the sky; Timon wears a green jumper to represent the jungle).

[@bwingbwinggwiyomi]

@@aericabison23 that's such a smart detail with the colour association!

[@gelchert]

I laughed out loud when Young Simba grabbed the Zazu puppet and the puppeteer covered his midsection as though he'd just had his pants pulled down.

[@MinaXWarrior]

I’m so glad I saw The Lion King years ago. It was an incredible experience. I lucked out not seeing a nepo baby on that stage.

[@alliskye3996]

What does that mean?

[@sethpiapot7074]

anyone else come here after watching Norths performance?

[@Amabadam]

Yep. And OMG she did so bad. This kid here looks prepared, talented and so charismatic.

[@shaykell100]

Lil Nala hit that note on point!

[@marinashannon3999]

shahdae williams I saw her hit it LOVE last night they performed ( the whole musical ) at the SAN Francisco Broadway she was so good and adorable!

[@stolzdanielle]

shahdae williamsääjk

[@jeljone3267]

A kid who is actually talented and deserving of that role. Privileged North. I Feel bad for those kids who worked hard and auditioned for this years Lion King theatrical.

[@seastormsinger]

Just stopping by to see what it should have been like.

[@TXRider]

This is what a good performance of "I Just Can't Wait..." looks like, people. And no Big Bird costumes, either.

[@Userpow]

Now that's pure talent, not the shit we saw on Broadway

[@emmanueljeremy16]

This is the broadway. I think you are referring to the 30th Celebration which is clearly not a broadway.

[@tarkiss]

You meant Hollywierd.

[@Userpow]

@@emmanueljeremy16 and is there another ridiculous presentation I could be referring to?

[@PurplenessRox]

Being that kid on Lion King Broadway must be like.... AMAZING. by the way, just wanna say, LOVE the giraffes.

[@hayleywilliams5368]

Same. I went to see it in Cardiff. It was ab amazing production. Just think the things disney does is amazing. 👏

[@stephfo]

Better than north west

[@jamiex_07]

who were desperate to watch a better version than North West and just trying to get rid of that unsatisfied feeling after watching it everywhere on the internet?

[@DB-vt1kk]

Here to cleanse my ears 👂 ❤ 🦁 😊

[@Natta44]

The energy of a real Westend stage performance compared to North is like chalk and cheese 😳

[@ebbss4]

Disney should be a damn shame for what they allowed to happen this show in 2024

[@kaitlynamira3916]

I needed to watch some actual good performances of this so here I am

[@disneymusicals]

The only studio cast recording in English is by the original Broadway cast. Additionally, there have been CDs in other languages from productions in Japan, Germany, the Netherlands and France. There was also a live recording of the shows South Africa production in 2007.

[@rosaondarra-barron8835]

The Lion King has been and will always remian my favourite Musical Theatre performance. I remeber I saw for the first time when I was only 6 years old. Being in awe of what I was watching, and at the very end some of the ensemble walked down the isles and a "giraffe" bent down and was face-face with me. Ever since that moment I fell in love the Musicals and have seen every sibgle one possible at least once

[@samanthatate]

I took my son to watch for the first time yesterday. His face was amazing I cried. It's my all time favourite and I've seen it multiple times. He loved it so much. Woke up to my memories on Facebook this morning and it's ,8 years today since I took my husband on our 1 month anniversary date. X

[@rosaondarra-barron8835]

@@samanthatate aaawww that's amazing and very sweet 😊

[@listenmanidk675]

I couldn't stop playing the part when zazu was screaming and pretending to fall 😄😄😄😅😅😅

[@evstudios8770]

Same😂

[@joyh6309]

I love these kids so much!!! saw it live last night!!! awesome!

[@EmrysFalcon]

Had to find a food version after north west butchered it.

[@Mci863]

I’m too dang croaked. Came here to find a good version after watching that brat north too 😂😂

[@FMAguru2007]

I was sitting in the front row and got to experience the giraffes coming down! Too cool!!

[@nickp2271]

Timon: Hey! Keep it down over there! Pumbaa: We have neighbors. We should go say, "hello". Timon: Noisy neighbors! I'll show them!

[@e2daron]

Nick p Timon: Oh perfect, we moved to the theater district. Get a load of these guys. 😑

[@hotd0gbun]

I'm ok

[@nickp2271]

KNOCK IT OFF!!!

[@frankz3595]

@@nickp2271 “TIMON, LOOK OUT!!!”

[@disneymusicals]

As of now, there are no plans for either. If anything changes, you can find out via the Around the World page on the Disney on Broadway website. Cheers!

[@thatteen2173]

First reply in 10 years pog

[@KilljoyMCR01]

I love to see how the production of The Lion King grows around the world :']

[@fatimamaqsoos6084]

Estrella Madder y

[@speedybasket5205]

6 years later there’s a full on remake

[@KilljoyMCR01]

@@fatimamaqsoos6084 ¿Y qué de qué o qué? 🙄

[@Angeliclily]

Gives me chills everytime.

[@hansontech]

y

[@cherabimholy4407]

I loooove the boy that plays young Simba and the girl that plays Nala ; for they both are excellent as kid stars on the Broadway Production On Stage !

[@NoPantsBaby]

When the theater production went through greater effort to recreate the spirit of the songs than the 2019 remake.

[@kaceygeraghty7290]

I'm performing as young simba on Monday(2 days) for my school production and I'm like really nervous

[@Laura.K.]

Kacey Geraghty how did it go ? :)

[@mani8776]

Kacey Geraghty OMG! I'm gonna be simba in may!

[@noaccount8957]

Relta I'm young simba too!

[@vancewade6251]

They're already making school productions of Lion King??? :$

[@kristenwalsh4403]

It's been out on Broadway for a while now, My cousin performed it with his elementary school last year

[@torakwolfproductions352]

I went to see that in London, it was nice to watch it again

[@felicitytoad]

🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁

[@sheriseharden]

this kid is really talented he should be in all the shows he's where he's suppose to be

[@user-cx5ij6xy6l]

ありがとうございます💟

[@ericanfuso9826]

I love the lion King I love it it's a great movie for adults and a great will be for children it was awesome I love this movie it's a great movie

[@joyajohnson2216]

little simba was so damn cute omg😭😭

[@clarkray7735]

I hope that 1 of these days a production of the Lion king musical comes to Nashville so I can see it

[@sanaastokes9220]

I love this lion king experience.💙💙💙

[@Amy-mw1zl]

My cousin is being Simba in this years school play. The teachers are deciding if he should do it topless or not XD

[@theancientyoutuber942]

Lol

[@lexipoo8886]

LPS pegasister I'm Zazu

[@swaggysveryown]

+Onyx Fire: I feel bad for your parents...

[@rogfan800]

I'm ten and I love musical theatre but my school never puts on any musicals

[@worldofartloveartwork1472]

This was my favorite part of the movie and the Musical. Everything becomes colorful and slapstick. It's about like a Circus, only the animals are free, ringleaders are lions and their clown is a hornbill. Timon and Pumbaa are my favorite characters but Zazu and his puppeteer stole the spotlight in the show. He is the best example of how puppetry can bring our favorite animal characters to life. I'm curious about those creatures dancing around Zazu. I know I saw four giraffes, and those two giant birds are the ostriches, but I wonder what the rest are. They say they're tricksters but I don't know what a trickster is.

[@kaiumeda6341]

They’re supposed to be different animals

[@sjhan2376]

I enjoyed this so much

[@brynsteinmetz7900]

i played young nala in my school production and this video gave me lots of inspiration!

[@user-lg1go9px9r]

Nice! I played young Simba in mine

[@bethmck]

Young Dominique Moore looks so cute!

[@disneymusicals]

Hi! There are no plans to make a DVD of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at this time but thank you for your interest. Disney will not be re-recording THE LION KING with the London cast but the Original Broadway Cast Recording is available on Walt Disney Records. Best Wishes!

[@kandygibson6778]

So talented!!!

[@synthhart]

Watched this on Broadway a couple of days ago and Zazu tickled us all with his breaking of thd fourth wall

[@beek.4860]

Just watched it last night! “THIS WASN’T IN THE CARTOON”

[@Avatarlover181]

Wait. Does Zazu's actor not have the puppet with him?

[@TDProductions182]

Simba steals it from him.

[@buchiacho2426]

Simba steals the puppet from the Zazu actor to try to get away from him so they can go to the hyena's place. :):)

[@manuelhodgson3736]

I turned out to be Simba on Broadway and I I did a video audition and they called me back a second time because he wanted me to go in person so they are thinking of giving me the part

[@NinToby]

Good luck! It would be so awesome to play simba! This song is so fun!

[@NinToby]

I saw your vids btw you're an excellent singer! Better than the simba I saw on broadway

[@NinToby]

I saw your vids btw you're an excellent singer! Better than the simba I saw on broadway

[@skylar_sparks]

Wow that's Awesome!

[@paullewis8921]

Manuel Hodgson iii

[@clarkray7735]

It's real funny when the actor playing zazu dives out of the way when the curtain closes just as the song ends

[@abrilflores4195]

I LOVE IT

[@alpehoj]

Love that musical!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Yugi880]

I hope this year 96th Macys thanksgiving day parade they gonna show it and that’s why I came here

[@tara12171]

It’s going to be hard to beat this

[@beascupofcoffee]

Omg, I came to see this in London with my class from school!!!🦁

[@calebgasaway1017]

Amazing! Can't wait until it returns to Houston

[@saanvisaxena1544]

This video definitely got a ton more views after the north west stunt 🤣🤣🤣

[@charlescirino8918]

Awesome

[@ollielearner6994]

I was there in the crowd.

[@tamikawilliams4547]

I love you you did it!

[@tyjuanblack2140]

They sound good

[@Ava-tx8gz]

I’m seeing this and I’m so excited I’m gonna cry again baha

[@reneeason4504]

This was one of the best I've seen. I've seen it twice in Atlanta

[@babysnail19]

Going to see this tomorrow I can't wait

[@llitosvideos]

i loved this play!

[@starstarcobutterfly1327]

I Love The Lion King!♥

[@ztslovebird]

Coolness! Best of luck to her!

[@psychochipK]

my nephew went to see lion king at the lyceum theatre with his school he said it was amazing. YOU HAVE TO SEE IT!!!!!!!!!

[@aionlion]

say this show yesterday omg i loved this was amazing looking at getting tickets to broadway

[@MrThomX]

I've seen it in London.... And i agree it's really the best show of the world ever! Fabulous ! ( i paid 50 Pounds to the 10 rows and I dreamt for 2 hours)

[@skunkman9815]

I love those exotic colors their so vibrant

[@tunrayojackson]

aw so cute

[@jordieemmerson5171]

Im Seeing It In March This Year,Yay!

[@disneymusicals]

Don't forget MARY POPPINS, entering its fourth year on Broadway and now touring North America. THE LITTLE MERMAID had its final Broadway performance on August 30, and there are plans for a Fall 2010 tour. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is one of several Disney Theatrical Productions touring internationally. FINDING NEMO is a Disney on Ice show.

[@OlivePometseyy]

They are so cute!

[@vallerarts5049]

thank for making me smile disney :)

[@fairyWHi]

i adored seeing this in 2022 it was amazing

[@navlettetahi6384]

I just came back from seeing this. It was amazing,

[@CresentSanctuary]

wow this is my first look into the lion king on bradway and i must say i like it alot so far that i see on this going to check out more

[@flareistan_films8819]

I have a theatre book just because of this show

[@michaelv4871]

POP POP!!!!!

[@adrianaguzman6341]

I Love Great Adventure With Friends of The World

[@TinselFairy]

i would love to see this again. it's really good in german too

[@skunkman9815]

They should film the lion king Broadway musical on location and put it on Disney plus just like what they did with Hamilton

[@dotwarner7812]

I agree

[@briannabefort]

I saw this last night amazing show (warning lots of flashing lights!) but a great show!

[@faeriebeariesasmr3042]

I'm Zazu in my school's production! It's gonna be so much fun.

[@brQdfrQd]

I want this show digital! Please Disney.

[@sanaastokes9220]

thank you for helping us with the show are show is this February .😊😀😁😂😃😄😅😇

[@niahabeeb-ullah3218]

so cute

[@robynpainter7469]

Baby Dominique Moore! Awww! :D

[@AG-ye9xu]

The giraffes lol love them

[@lmbates65]

I went to this so nice ;)

[@venusNcold]

Watched the afternoon west end show a couple days ago and was kinda sad that the young simba didnt have the same fun energy as this lil dude, still great but could have been better!

[@vampires18]

aw, I want to see all of it.

[@user-lg1go9px9r]

The Simba costume actually doesn’t look like Simba at al! 😂

[@sakuyaizayoi2441]

Awww :3

[@edwardantone810]

It's gonna be king 🤴 simba's finest fling 🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁

[@zamazentaandzacianfan4839]

Um is it just me or the animals look like they just came from mars

[@shai17altamiranoanco77]

Yee