The Lion King on Broadway - They Live in You (Jason Raize)

[@amayajones68]

Every time I watch this video and hear Jason Raize's voice, I feel completely uplifted. His voice was magnificent.

[@amayajones68]

***** I wish someone would build a time machine so I can go see the original production of The Lion King

[@oliviamurphy9482]

We've lost both Samuel E. Wright and Jason Raize now. Two legends. Rest in Power and thanks for this glory.

[@joannetheodorou6065]

STILL the best show on Broadway, all these many years later....

[@DarthWill3]

This song and its reprise reminds us that James Earl Jones lives in us. RIP.

[@TW-fn2ef]

The one who filmed this and then kept it all those years is a true hero. This is seriously what I live on. Wish I could've seen the original cast, especially Jason. I never got to meet him, but I truly honor his work and he inspires me probably every day of my life.

[@elizaglembin6278]

Lion King Same, he’s in everything I do. He lives in me.

[@Gen3ralGrimReaper]

That’s so said. Samuel E Wright passed away today. Both Lion King stars are resting in heaven. 💛🧡💛💛

[@sandilupitavalerio]

😢

[@victoriadeguzman6198]

RIP Samuel E Wright and Jason Raize. Let their spirits live in us

[@mikeymcfadden6889]

Mufasa Was Voiced By James Earl Jones

[@TravelwithTasha393]

@@mikeymcfadden6889 She is talking about the broadway musical and not the movie.

[@talkindurinthemovie]

Wait when did Samuel E Wright die

[@BucsDucs99]

@@talkindurinthemovie 2021

[@eju123]

Even in 2018, I still get chills when Jason Raize belts it out!

[@KijaniLion]

Mufasa in this clip is Samuel E. Wright, the original Mufasa for The Lion King show. He was nominated for a Best Male Actor Tony Award in 1998 for this role. Off Broadway he is probably best known for being the voice of Sebastian in The Little Mermaid.

[@dimentioo]

@@mikeymcfadden6889 he’s talking about the original mufasa in the show obviously lmaoo

[@heidigullo948]

I went to this show with my mom and my mom telled me Mufasa was blind 🙂

[@elilopez1473]

Isn't the original Mufasa voice done by James Earl Jones? I stand to be corrected but I guess Samuel E. Wright voices Sebastian the crab in The Little Mermaid.

[@karrielangit9847]

Wow . i really got so touched by the way Jason really captures the essence of his character very very well. Like everyone else i wish he never took suicide in the first place. he is special in many good ways. may his soul finaly rest in peace

[@mewsingsbynatk]

He lives in you! 🌠

[@honko802]

I've watched this video at least 100 times over the years and every time, without fail, I get chills at 3:04. He delivers with so much power....

[@ZhanaZee]

Jason Raize....You Sang your song!! I so wish you have not left us so soon!!! You still live in ME!!!!. I so wish you were still here!!!

[@TheaterServant]

He is

[@TheaterServant]

***** That's what I mean, he's still here, in the hearts of all his devoted loving fans

[@vishalmanj513]

TheaterServant is a mmmmmmmmmm

[@TheaterServant]

Nobody asked you

[@carolinebeecham479]

ZhanaZee hear hear

[@Albolu]

Jason Raize leaves me speechless everytime I watch this video. It's incredible, it's absolutely amazing how he projects his voice, it's amazing indeed. R.I.P. Jason, we miss you!

[@sophiehanssel2017]

RIP Jason Raize and Samuel E. Wright

[@kylerobin372]

Mr. Wright passed away in the last year; what a loss. His Mufasa was so perfect; it illuminated his beautiful heart, showcased his enormous talent and a voice that sends chills down one's spine in the most beautiful of ways. Sure, I remember Sebastian, but it's his Mufasa that still touches my soul.

[@zacharyfarber360]

Rest in Peace Samuel E Wright You are always greatly missed and appreciated for everything you did. Your portrayal of King Mufasa was phenomenal. God bless you and Jason Raize

[@Argalonis]

Samuel Wright's craft uplifted the hearts of both the young and old. His role in the little mermaid as sebastion remains one of my favorite voice acting performances of any performer (only second to Robin Williams). As a child I would watch the little mermaid in the same way my daughters watch frozen, completely in rapture by it and with entirely too much frequency. This is my favorite of Sam Wright's performances. May his performances and art live on for generations. Rest in Peace Samuel Wright.

[@chelseawest8199]

This has got to be my favorite rendition of these songs. Samuel’s added growls after “you” and “me”. Jason’s powerful voice Wowie! What an incredible first cast. RIP to both, thank you for sharing your talent with us. 🥲

[@amayajones68]

Samuel E. Wright's growls give me life!!!!

[@musiclover_kb4913]

Hell yeah. To think he 's also the voice of Sebastian in Little Mermaid

[@amayajones68]

+Kobe Busia Which is even more awesome!!!!!

[@seamuspeacock346]

Sadly We will never hear his growls 1946-2021

[@amayajones68]

@@seamuspeacock346 I know. It’s sad. But he is among those stars now. Another great king.

[@seamuspeacock346]

@@amayajones68 Yeah he is

[@Xeria]

RIP Jason Raize...sad that such a powerful voice like this is gone

[@julianstein9068]

Jason Raize - what a damn great voice!!! Gone too early!!!

[@PixarShark]

Gotta love how there was like two straight seconds of stunned silence at the end before everybody burst into applause. 😆

[@Jaspervdk]

There was color in his voice ! & He wont be forgotten . i still admire him Jason Raize !

[@InTheMixReviews]

Amazing production...just awesome. There's many different versions, but this one I like the best. Vocals, acting...and the whole mood is so convincing. Kudos to the percussionists back there!

[@1manalito]

I've seen this live show 4 times...including my first show with the Original cast back in 2002.and 4 times is still not enough. I most recently took my wife this past December to San Antonio to see it, her first time, and man, it's still Hands down the best of all time. This scene in particular, chills, every time.

[@MissCeo3000]

3:37 Audience-"Hey maybe if we stay silent long enough they'll do it again"

[@VeronicaConstantinides5]

LOL

[@popcultureo4246]

We just lost a legend in Disney Rest In Peace Sam.

[@camillesantiago636]

Samuel E. Wright has a hypnotizing and calming voice ...I Love it :)

[@callatait5607]

Saw this live.... can't express the magic you feel in this scene. The background singing makes it sound like the voices and music is literally swirling and moving across the stage. No idea how they do it, but it is stunning.

[@Albolu]

Yeah, it shocked me too, that Jason was not nominated at all. He didn't just play Simba. He WAS Simba. No one can play the role like him. Such a great talent and such and incredible voice. He should have been nominated.

[@JDFortuneisthashyt]

3:05 - 3:38. I got goosebumps. I had never heard of Jason Raize until now. Such an amazing talent...R.I.P.

[@ariellesession3958]

Jason Raize you lives in us and I miss you so much because Jason raize You will live another life. R.I.P Jason Raize You will missed

[@sammylockwoodd]

Simba was moving too slow, so I told him to mufasa

[@user-ic4qm7hc2m]

lol im gonna tell that to my mom

[@ambersummer2685]

🤣💀

[@aericabison23]

Based 🔥

[@asportsfanx]

it's been more than a couple of years that I've been coming back to watch this video. Each time, I really feel sad for Jazon Raize. Such great talent!

[@more2me100]

I will forever continue to come and watch this masterpiece. Jason you will forever live on

[@more2me100]

I’m back watching again!!!! I now work for a crisis line trying to help people who are thinking about suicide! I wish you were one of them Jason! But you will forever live on by your beautiful art that you shared with us! Thank you!

[@snapppp8548]

Jason Raize was truly a beautiful and humble man. Rest in peace prince ❤

[@woof3x]

well said. i just came upon this news four years later. what a loss.

[@jewelwilliams6373]

Jason Raize lives in us.

[@BurnItUpp2009]

I feel like Nick Afoa who I've seen play Simba in the West End takes a lot of inspiration from Jason Raize. Both incredible Simbas. So sad Jason is no longer here.

[@seamuspeacock346]

Not just simba Mufasa...

[@MissCeo3000]

I saw this show live when I was in high school! Ever since then I can't help but to compare live plays to it, this show inspired me to get into theatre and I hope to someday write, produce and direct something this memorable.

[@HawaiianGurl8o8]

I love this song soo much : 3 . I was lucky enough to see the Jason Raize and the original cast in its hay day . RIP Jason you are very talent singer .

[@u_u8522]

The way Raize sings the last part.. wish we got to see more of his performances rip

[@KijaniLion]

Oh yes, the stage setup for the "He Lives in You" scene just sends chills down your spine, especially when the ghost mask of Mufasa appears, OMG. And the part after Simba decides to return is awesome too, upbeat and uplifting. He Lives in You (reprise) is my favorite scene of the show, even more so than Circle of Life, and many other fans feel the same way. I hope you get to see the show yourself someday!

[@lukepevensie]

it's one of my favorite plays. wicked is my most favorite but Lion king has the best set an music. seen it twice on tour.

[@forevasmiling1989]

Love it!! The way he stood up and opened his mouth then this powerful voice just came out!! like he wasnt even trying!! love it!!

[@Garmiet]

Both versions -- "They Live In You" and "He Lives In You" -- are my favorite songs from anything that's Lion King-related. They're totally spiritual.

[@dustyhart]

they are all amazing and for some reason jason wasnt meant to stay with us, but seeing clips of him remind us of what a star he was.

[@Denis-89]

What an amazing voice! Probably one of the best ever!

[@Dreamer00]

Poor guy. He should have known how many people loved his voice, and what light his voice brought so many people...

[@baluniv21]

"He lives in you and he lives in me" Ive seen this video several times and have been blown away by the amazing gift jason has to bring people to tears with his amazing voice. Now tears are there for a different reason. They say math is the universal language... i say its music. If you have seen Jason perform, he touches your soul. Like someone said in the other post.. He is singing for the angels!

[@davesideas-yt]

I think the awesomeness of the performance literally stunned the audience for a moment at the very end.

[@honko802]

I could listen to the segment from 3:05 to 3:14 on loop forever. The power with which Jason Raize delivers is incredible. Unfortunately, I watched this on Broadway well after his passing and didn't get to experience his stage presence/talent first hand. It's a shame there was so much turmoil in his life. R.I.P.

[@jessiedxo]

I’d be overwhelmed hearing this much concentrated soul and essence of the human spirit in one room

[@lindsayissorad]

omg!! this is so sad to see Jason Raize! i miss him! the world lost such a talent. i saw this on broadway earlier this year. it was amazingg beyond words.

[@pindog]

That is the most amazing voice ive heard. soo much energy and meaning into it its unbelievable , one day i hope i'm able to see Lion king seen everyone and its still my favoirite movie after 10yeaars

[@ducla1349]

In your Reflection, He Lives in You!!! 1975-2004 Jason Raize

[@JordanG101]

jason raize is a man that played in lion king he was a very talented singer and played throughout the broadway with lion king but committed suicide at the age of 28 RIP JASON RAIZE

[@siarasiarzewski]

what a VOICE! Incredible! (Samuel E. Wright as Mufasa)

[@carmeldelite]

This is one of my favorite songs from this musical. Absolutely love it!

[@Mandala125]

so sad to lose such an amazing artist...gone but never forgotten

[@TheLesMiserablesCats24601]

Jason Raize voiced Denahi in the Disney movie Brother Bear.

[@KatyMontana434]

LesMiserablesCats 24601 mufasa was the voice of Sebastian in little mermaid

[@ducla1349]

@@KatyMontana434 That was Samuel E. Wright who played Mufasa in the musical

[@mckenzie.latham91]

@@ducla1349 Samuel E Wright was also the voice of Krone from Disney’s film Dinosaur

[@Xeria]

i love Samuel Wright(aka Sebastian from Little Mermaid)and all the women who play Rafiki can sing RIP Jason you were a great talent that died to young. God bless his family and thx to you for posting this vid.

[@KijaniLion]

The woman is Tsidii Le Loka, the original Rafiki for The Lion King on Broadway. She was nominated for Best Featured Actress in a musical at the 1998 Tony Awards for this role and she has her own web site too - just Google her name to find it. She really was something special, as Jason Raize and all the original cast members were.

[@Neolif]

What a great singers

[@theafricantexan9573]

Watched this video over and over ever since I was a kid and I still love this to this day.

[@BrasilianJ]

This was fantastic. I cant imagine how they mustve felt after a performance, knowing they just took place in one of the best shows on broadway :) I hope I get to see this in person.

[@allydfc12]

Hanged aged 28 whilst visiting friends in Australia - Jason Raize is the older Simba (comes in at 2:15). He also provided the voice for Denahi in Brother Bear, as well as being a UN Environment Program ambassador.

[@captainiO]

I saw the Lion KIng when it very first came to Broadway. There was high expectations as the "buzz" about the show was considerable. The best way I can put it...is that the show and performance of it ignited the audience. I have seen much in my day but the first time (out of 3) that I saw Lion King was almost not to be believed. Jason and Heather performed beyond by capacity to describe. I was so sorry to hear about his passing.

[@TheAlmightyAlpha]

Jason wished you never left life isn't the same without you 😔 but 😞 I'll enjoy it the way you should've enjoyed it to the fullest ☺

[@RandomRaptor679]

over a million views & I alone probably saw this over 400,000 times & STILL over 400,000 Chills...very Inspirational! Jason Raize, I'm speaking to you directly...R.I.P. you're now singing with God's Angels... "679"

[@jacobgarrity9055]

This musical Lion King became the best moments of my life that I saw this on Broadway. It was the most epic experience with me that I loved with the costumes and puppets and culture

[@MilkTheCouch]

This was my favorite part of the show when I saw it last week, along with the I Just Can't Wait to Be King part where the kids rode on birds!

[@aegontargaryensixthofhisname]

jesus christ jason raize had an amazing voice

[@Nill830]

Jason Raize is great and unforgettable! RIP... Greetings from Brazil!!

[@staceylynncrowe]

Jason WAS JUST AMAZING....r.i.p..... THERES NEVER BEEN A BETTER SIMBA SINCE!

[@littlesongbird1]

It's such a shame Jason is gone...My friend used to play his debut cd on her radio show in college.

[@jjuunniiee]

Wow. I had no idea. I just looked him up on Wikipedia... that's so unfourtunate, he had such talent. R.I.P.

[@Albolu]

Apparently, he was having problems with his family because of his sexual identity. That problems led to a huge depression, and it killed him at the end. Such an amazing young man. Such an amazing talent. Such an amazing voice. So sad. Sing from the stars, Jason. You'll never be forgotten. You'll always live in us.

[@Miluvutube]

R.I.P. Samuel E. Wright

[@aliooh4756]

DAAAMN......that voice tho'!!!

[@joespeed1952]

Gotta tell you, having just discovered this video, Kijani?! How have you hidden this from me for 14 years!? Love it!

[@mizemotion]

wow... just WOW... Jason Raize nailed it....

[@driver_7x]

Jason was the perfect actor to portray Simba. His facial features are great when he sings. May he rest in peace.

[@samueltheoriginal]

Jason played the adult Simba. The best Simba ever to hit the stage.... :( He is and will always be missed. If you're listening Jason, YOU ARE LOVED!

[@DancingWithMyself77]

I think at least 100 are from myself, i can watch this over and over and get the same shivers with every note. ~In your reflection, they live in you.

[@lovedonbabylol]

One of the best musical ever! The lion king was my favorite cartoon when i was a little girl but it is still touching my heart.

[@nostalgik._]

I don't know, it seems like the OBC of the LION KING has made an lasting impression on the musical 20 years later.. Amazing.

[@solanoscrossoverproduction3930]

R.I.P. Samuel E Wright

[@TheaterRaven]

I love how at 3:39 there's this two second pause where everyone's just blown away and then, the audience erupts into applause. So great.

[@obloob]

awsome voice!!!!! i never get tired of hearing jason's part!!!! r.i.p.

[@2004mojo]

It has to be 1998. The show won the Tony for Best Musical that year and Rosie mentions to watch the Tonys because of the show's nominations.

[@giavannajohnson3219]

I get chills every time I listen to this! its beautiful. Samuel & Jason=perfection.

[@Th3mast3r69]

Words cannot describe this. GO SEE THIS IF YOU HAVENT YET!!!

[@KraXoom]

This is so amazing it brings me to tears! I wish I would have been able to see this remarkable show during it's original production. Unfortunately at that time my family couldn't afford tickets to this so I never got to see it.

[@gcgtheatricals8655]

RIP Samuel Wright 😭

[@boredom847]

Jason raize was amazing. he was my insperation to become a singer, and there will always be a special place in my heart for him. R.I.P Jason Raize Rothenberg!!!

[@ShandyCoffin]

My sister and I just went to see the Lion King Live on Broadway in Calgary together...we were so moved and we both burst out crying and had goosebumps whenever Rafiki (Phindile) sang... it was the most amazing thing we have ever seen. If you EVER get the chance..GO GO GO..It's worth 10X more than you pay! lol

[@erinsquire2749]

Yay I'm going to see the lion king tomorrow night in San Diego I can wait

[@CLHarperx]

watchd lion king in london on the 1st of december, nothing will ever top that performance, it was so incredible

[@Lyssabellelove]

The art & creativity in these costumes is brilliant.

[@jahsendin]

Best cast ever