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

Originally aired on the Rosie O'Donnell show in 1998 just before the Tony Awards, a clip combining the two scenes "They Live in You" and the ending of "He Lives in You" reprise.
Features Samuel E. Wright, Tsidii Le Loka, Scott Irby-Ranniar, and Jason Raize (R.I.P.)

[@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.

[@Gen3ralGrimReaper]

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

[@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

[@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

[@sophiehanssel2017]

RIP Jason Raize and Samuel E. Wright

[@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

[@oliviamurphy9482]

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

[@Xeria]

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

[@joannetheodorou6065]

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

[@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

[@eju123]

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

[@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.

[@julianstein9068]

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

[@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.

[@Jaspervdk]

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

[@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! 🌠

[@PixarShark]

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

[@camillesantiago636]

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

[@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!

[@MissCeo3000]

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

[@VeronicaConstantinides5]

LOL

[@jewelwilliams6373]

Jason Raize lives in us.

[@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....

[@JDFortuneisthashyt]

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

[@popcultureo4246]

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

[@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.

[@aliooh4756]

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

[@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.

[@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...

[@solanoscrossoverproduction3930]

R.I.P. Samuel E Wright

[@sammylockwoodd]

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

[@user-ic4qm7hc2m]

lol im gonna tell that to my mom

[@ambersummer2685]

🤣💀

[@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.

[@ducla1349]

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

[@snapppp8548]

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

[@Neolif]

What a great singers

[@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

[@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 .

[@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

[@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!

[@Denis-89]

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

[@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!

[@refiloebw3346]

RIP Legend 🥺💔

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@jahsendin]

Best cast ever

[@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"

[@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.

[@aegontargaryensixthofhisname]

jesus christ jason raize had an amazing voice

[@TimeandMonotony]

Glorious.

[@joespeed1952]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@staceylynnmusicuk]

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

[@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!

[@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 ☺

[@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.

[@carmeldelite]

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

[@dwparadox]

This is one of the reasons I became a percussionist!!

[@ManenaEneros]

jason raize

[@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

[@davenaranjo7686]

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

[@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.

[@twist58]

Now it seems Samuel E. Wright now joins Jason Raize as having passed away recently. He'll always be Sebastian to me before Kevin Michael Richardson took over the role following his retirement years back.

[@woof3x]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@vlammi18]

oh my gooood i´m from germany and i looove the original musical the LIon King... their voices are so.... great... i´m going to cry... I just love it!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@Dodlhoferin]

Whenever Jason was singing, he put a little piece of his soul int his voice....it couldn't last for long.... :(

[@nireremmus]

omg....when simba sang i got shivers wow......they all have such beautiful voices

[@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.

[@stupidcommentreply]

I've seen it 5 times in London, I went again the otehr day and it's the greatest musical of all time. Nobody can quite match the vocals of Jason Raize, but London still put on a fantastic show. Only ever buy an aisle seat down the bottom, or you'll be disappointed!

[@Dreamer00]

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

[@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!

[@cubbiefan23]

god jason gets me everytime i watch this. so sad...such a huge talent.

[@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.

[@Nill830]

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

[@greekgal]

One of the best songs in the show!

[@olivia627]

Beautiful!!!! Thanks for posting this! It disappeared for a while and I really missed watching it!

[@Mattquotes-google]

thanks for posting lionking300! i've seen the musical in holland where I live. The musical was great ! But Jason is the best Simba ever! RIP Jason!

[@grape13fruit]

this is the best actors in the lion king, i've seen others on youtube but the ones in this video have the best voices.

[@CLHarperx]

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

[@obloob]

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

[@LizzyCahillMusic]

i get goose bumps every time i hear Jason Raize sing this song 3:05 R.I.P, you were to young and loved so much

[@Th3mast3r69]

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

[@siarasiarzewski]

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

[@123Shazzam123]

Wow! Especially loved the first half :P And when adult Simba sang :O :O

[@Lyssabellelove]

The art & creativity in these costumes is brilliant.

[@yanira13]

Rip Samuel E Wright!! 🥺🥺🥺

[@59771006]

Samuel E. Wright the man who is in Mufas in this video did the voice of Sebastian the crab in "The Little Mermaid"

[@gcgtheatricals8655]

RIP Samuel Wright 😭

[@Dirtypopofficial]

oh my god this is incredible! They're all amazing but the guys vocals at the end are better than any singer ive seen in any band, and ive seen a lot of live bands!

[@michaelpopovich4420]

3:07 when he does the partial scream is an absolutely incredible moment

[@jasminelol5068]

3:07 how come it doesn't work for you??