THE LION KING '97

Clips featuring the original 1997 Broadway cast, shot during the pre-Broadway try-out in Minneapolis: "The Morning Report," a song removed from the show in 2010; end Act One; opening Act Two; "Can You Hear The Love Tonight." Performers include Geoff Hoyle, Scott Irby-Rannier, Samuel E. Wright, Max Casella, Tom Alan Robbins, Jason Raize, Lebo M, and Heather Headley.

[@nostalgik._]

Scott Irby-Ranniar did an great job playing Young Simba during the original run. Not to offend the other child actors who came after. In my honest opinion, Scott had set the bar high.

[@mbari44096]

Today, February 3, 2024 marks 20 years since Jason's death. It's a shame he decided to take his own life too soon. I don't judge him, he had his reasons and we must respect that, I just hope he now is in a better place and at peace. Always remembered never forgotten. Rest in peace Jason Raize Rothenberg.

[@makaylawoods3556]

RIP Jason Raize 1975 - 2004 RIP Samuel E Wright 1946 - 2021 😪😢😥😭💔

[@willrobinson3662]

Don’t forget, Clifton Oliver (Adult Simba) passed away as well.

[@SKathleen615]

Rip to them wish them a farewell rest in peace 😉

[@theman36]

Man. Jason. Words do no justice to your loss.

[@PapaLobo94]

Remind me again why they had to take out “The Morning Report” from the show? This song was absolutely hilarious and gave Zazu some level of the spotlight outside of “I Just Can’t Wait to be King”

[@maclanekeller8963]

Jason Raize will always be remembered. i think of him everytime i hear the word simba.😢👍👍

[@willrobinson3662]

And so will Clifton Oliver and Samuel E. Wright.

[@Hinatachan360]

My goodness, Jason Raize was sooo handsome.

[@kaiumeda6341]

I’m not gay but yes

[@jeffmason5148]

I miss Jason....got to meet him and spend time with him before he came to fame as simba...he was at the Bucks County Playhouse for a summer doing a show

[@aericabison23]

Jason Raize IS Simba. And Scott Irby-Rainiar IS Young Simba. They nailed the characters with the casting for the obc. Jason will be missed.

[@johnhorton1527]

Lovely Memories Happy 20th Lion King

[@mannyspells4015]

This is AMAZING!!

[@Realbeatz86]

Ah Jason Raize RIP

[@nextbrunomars4742]

Is Jason raise simba

[@Realbeatz86]

Yes he was the original Simba

[@Gen3ralGrimReaper]

Rest In Peace Samuel E Wright as well. Passed away today

[@willrobinson3662]

You will not forget Clifton Oliver (Simba). He passed on as well.

[@eviannafaye5269]

I can't believe this was 10 years ago......wow...

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

20 years ago.

[@eviannafaye5269]

LOL!! I should have explained myself better - I meant it was 10 years ago when I first saw this musical....but now it's headed for the Philippines in 2018 so I'm hoping to see it again even if it means having to go overseas to watch it :-)

[@SKathleen615]

Rip Samuel E Wright and Jason Raize

[@barringtonellison8097]

im in the lion king musical and i did the worm and chartwheel and rolly polly also i remember singing that song it was called the morning report i did the musical in 2017

[@masonkufahl8407]

Barrington Ellison that’s funny.... I just looked you up, to see if you were in the lion king, and..... you were nowhere to be found. Stop lying

[@Hinatachan360]

That sounds like fun! Did your school do their version if the Lion King? Which character were you?

[@makaylawoods3556]

RIP Jason Razie From The Lion King And Brother Bear RIP Samuel E Wright From The Little Mermaid And Dinosaur 😪😭😥😢💔

[@D1Music]

SO AMAZING!!! Do you have footage of Jason Raize performing Endless Night too? Thank you for your post.

[@johnhorton1527]

Cool i kinda miss Seeing The Lion King Musical

[@katiehickey4539]

Maybe if Young Simba was a Meane Singer, if Adult Simba was a Tenor Singer, if Mufasa was a Baritenor Singer, and if Scar was a Baritone Singer.

[@melissamelanson8339]

Keep this video please

[@katiehickey4539]

Maybe if Young Nala was a Treble Singer, if Adult Nala was a Soprano Singer, if Sarafina was a Mezzo-Soprano Singer, and if Sarabi was a Contralto Singer.

[@carsfan360]

Where's the other footages like in the promo video?

[@alphonsoharris1083]

Jason raize

[@frazerwright8653]

Can you post the full show of the lion king musical London original cast

[@cherri1471]

Oooooo!

[@pimvermeulen]

Where did you find this?

[@Da90sDude]

Where did you find this

[@iestyn77]

Jason was the best

[@carlosespca]

I HATE the morning report!!

[@MrStars-bj9yf]

It’s so devastating for me to know that Jason is in hell right now, I feel so bad for him 😞 He will always be the true simba

[@baseetbello665]

What is wrong with you. He is not in hell, he is in heaven

[@AericLee23]

Baseet Bello we don’t know about his salvation, so we can’t be sure. It’s better not to discuss something so sensitive.

[@jscho8674]

What a terrible thing to say.

[@makaylawoods3556]

RIP Jason Razie From The Lion King And Brother Bear RIP Samuel E Wright From The Little Mermaid And Dinosaur 😪😭😥😢💔