The Lion King: A Pre-Broadway Special

Before roaring on Broadway, "The Lion King" had a pre-Broadway tryout in Minneapolis. Here is a look at the magic of "The Lion King" before it was a legendary show with a look at rehearsal, costumes, and sets. Look for appearances by original cast members like Heather Headley,Tsidii de Loka, and the late Jason Raize, as well as director Julie Taymor. Also look for snippets from the original production in Minneapolis.
For Disney enthusiasts, Jason Raize was also the voice of Denahi in "Brother Bear," Samuel E. Wright (Mufasa) was Sebastian in "The Little Mermaid" and Kron in "Dinosaur," and Heather Headley won a Tony for her amazing performance in the title role of Disney's show "Aida."
I apologize for the commercials.

[@mbari44096]

So sad Jason is not here today to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Lion King in 2022. Rest in peace King Jason/Simba.

[@TheAlmightyAlpha]

Jason Raize I met him when I saw him perform at the Pantages Theater down in Hollywood, Los Angles. Hearing what happened when I found out was so devastating. He'll always be Broadway's original Simba. Rest in peace

[@MarcusMartn]

Elijah Gilbert it’s very sad what happened to him he was so talented

[@aericabison23]

I sincerely believe he is the best ever Simba on stage. I have never seen another actor perform Simba with the conviction and sincerity that he displayed. What a devastating end to a talented star.

[@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 and never forgotten. Rest in peace Jason Rothenberg Raize.

[@jamesfields4722]

That goes for Samuel E. Wright, too.

[@_TheMichaelOrlando]

RIP Samuel E Wright the original “Mufasa”

[@rockwitu96]

Jason!

[@petercorzo3407]

Happy 30th anniversary to one of the greatest animated movies of all time. They changed our lives and our thoughts during to this day. And shout out but rest in heaven to real Simba and Mufasa themselves (Jason and Samuel) we love and miss you guys. 🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁

[@TommyPicklesFan]

Next Year it will be 20 years since The Lion King: The Musical opened on Broadway in 1997 at The New Amsterdam Theater in New York City. I think They should do a Live Broadcast for its 20th anniversary that will be airing on ABC,NBC,and PBS in October of 2017.

[@broadwaymike92]

They should do a 20th Anniversary special for THE LION KING.

[@johnhorton1527]

Exactly i mean i've seen the Musical since 2003(In Cleveland before Seeing in New York in 2013 ten Years Later) i mean that would be Exiciting to do right a Lion King Broadway 20th Anniversary Live Broadcast nice.

[@nickp2271]

This was from when I was only 1 month old!

[@kylemenow1666]

Nick p I was only about 2-3 years old at that time.

[@rebeccamackey8864]

I've seen the musical The Lion King and I loved it. It's an amazing show!

[@MarcusMartn]

Rebecca Mackey I wanna why they took out the can you feel the love tonight dance break I loved the part of the show

[@gavin773]

26:38 AHHHH ‘97 THOMAS SCHUMACHER

[@TheRealGabrielleThomas]

R.I.P Samuel E Wright 💔💔💔💔😢

[@makaylawoods3556]

RIP Jason Raize 💔💔💔💔😥

[@jerardperry1770]

Much love & respect

[@stevendudley5687]

Sam Wright was the voice of Sebastian in the Little Mermaid!

[@willrobinson3662]

Let’s not forget about Kron from Disney’s Dinosaur.

[@willrobinson3662]

He was voiced by Samuel E. Wright as well.

[@TylerRakstis]

I knew those were elephant tusks for the back of the elephant graveyard and 2 sets holding up the vertebrae staircase where Scar, Young Simba and Nala, and Shenzi, Banzai, Ed use. Chilli commercial narrated by Jim Cummings

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[@jerardperry1770]

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[@jerardperry7901]

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[@jerardperry1770]

It doesn't matter the color of anybody skin at all

[@johnhorton1527]

Can you try to get The Lion King: From Pride Rock to Times Square Special if you can?

[@Villytake56499]

The random 90s Burger King ad 😆

[@jerardperry7901]

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[@carsfan360]

Is that Jim Cummings in the chili's commercial?

[@jerardperry7901]

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[@jacobkeppler1984]

Disney dus it best

[@jerardperry7901]

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[@jerardperry7901]

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[@snastehsketlen5852]

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