10,772 were here. She's followed by Joachim Benoit, who's been regularly performing as Zazu since the show premiered in Germany, in 2001. Summing up all this time, she's been in the show for more than 15 years, finally leaving the company in 2013. When actress Shirley Hlahatse was chosen as the leading Rafiki in the Mexican production of the show, it marked the first time in years an actress who had never been in the show before was given the role. Composer Lebo M led the original Broadway chorus. Simba leaps across a fast-moving river and challenges Timon to do the same. Rafiki and the lionesses mourn the deaths ("Rafiki Mourns"). Timon falls from the branch and Simba snaps out of the flashback, rescuing his friend. The German production has been playing in Hamburg at the Theater in Hafen since December 2001 and had its 5000th performance on January 14, 2014. This production was performed in Mandarin and led by Ntsepa Pitjeng. (Lyric & Dominion Theatres); Caroline, or Change (National Theatre); The Lion King (Lyceum Theatre); Oliver! [22] The Lion King ran until January 2004 when it had its final performance. Eye of the Storm: Captain Jack’s Stunt Spectacular, This page was last edited on 10 January 2021, at 17:09. The Japanese cast recording was re-released in 2011 with four extra karaoke tracks and new renditions of the songs using the instrumental tracks of the 1999 CD. [13] Rafiki was portrayed by Tsidii Le Loka in the original Broadway musical, and by Josette Bushell-Mingo in the original London production. Access to the theater is by ferry, where the boats are decorated in the colors of the musical and are named after characters in the musical (such as Nala and its sister ship Rafiki). He's been serving as an ensemble singer and Mufasa understudy since 2003 and stays in the Gazelle Tour cast at the present, after having performed on Broadway, Taipei and Las Vegas as well. Scar calls for Sarabi and demands to know why the lionesses are not hunting. As of June 27, 2010, nine minutes of the Broadway version were cut, among them the entire "Morning Report" musical number. Also, it is the only non-English CD where "One by One" was renamed due to the language (in Spanish, it became "Somos mil"), though the song is performed with its original lyrics. Spanish actors Esteban Oliver and Mukelisiwe Goba were the first actors who moved from Spain into Broadway, when they respectively took over the role of Zazu and Rafiki understudy in 2014 for a couple of months. On Scar's signal, the hyenas start a wildebeest stampede into the gorge ("The Stampede"). Simba and Nala formulate a plan and manage to lose Zazu, while Simba brags about his future position ("I Just Can't Wait to Be King"). [14] It is sung by Nala, the lionesses, and Rafiki. The Lion King: Original Broadway Cast Recording is a cast recording released on 1997 by The Walt Disney Company, a recording of the songs as heard in the stage musical. That happened twice: when Patrick Brown (American tour) and Gareth Saxe (Broadway) changed places as leading Scar in 2014–2015; Buyi Zama (American tour) changed places with Tshidi Manye (Broadway) as Rafiki in 2013–2014 and when Brown Lindiwe Mkhize (London) changed places with Nteliseng Nkhela (American tour) again as Rafiki in 2013. [7], The show opened in the West End's Lyceum Theatre on October 19, 1999, and is still running after more than 7,500 performances. The show closed on January 12, 2003, after 952 performances. [citation needed] By September 2014, the Hamburg production had passed the $1 billion in cumulative gross. For principal characters such as Mufasa and Scar, the costumes feature mechanical headpieces that can be raised and lowered to foster the illusion of a cat "lunging" at another. This first Canadian staging comprised 1,560 performances and was seen by 2.9 million people according to David Mirvish, whose Mirvish Productions theater and management company owns and operates the theater. He raises an army of hyenas, promising that they will never go hungry again if they support him ("Be Prepared"). While it's a rule for all the productions of the show to have at least 6 South African performers in their casts, the South African one had a cast fully made of native actors. This new version of the songs were also included in a special, double edition of the French cast recording that also came with a bonus DVD. On June 13, 2006, the Broadway production moved to the Minskoff Theatre to make way for the musical version of Mary Poppins, where it is still running after more than 9,000 performances. (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane); Matilda the Musical (RSC’s The Courtyard Theatre). The musical is touring North America for the third time. [46], The show played at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney, Australia, from October 16, 2003, until June 26, 2005. Sarabi stands up to him about the lack of anything to hunt, angrily comparing him to Mufasa, and Scar strikes his sister-in-law, saying he's ten times the king Mufasa was. As ready to play as he is to instruct, Mufasa guides young Simba with a voice as golden as his magnificent mane. "King of Pride Rock/Circle of Life (Reprise)" – Geoff Hoyle, Heather Headley, Jason Raize, Lebo M, Max Casella. Back in the jungle, Timon and Pumbaa want to sleep, but the restless Simba is unable to settle. Animals; The world’s oldest known wild bird just turned 70—why she’s so special. Mufasa says that he will always be there for his son. Nala refuses and later announces her intention to depart the Pride Lands and find help. Nteliseng Nkhela (German and English), Nomvula Dlamini (English and Dutch), Ntsepa Pitjeng (English, Portuguese and Mandarin), Thabile Mtshali (English and Portuguese) and Mukelisiwe Goba (English and Spanish) are the only actresses who performed as leading Rafikis in productions in two languages. This production was led by Buyi Zama and was performed in English, though a couple of Chinese elements were added to the story. The three friends settle to sleep and discuss the stars. [3][4] It is Broadway's third longest-running show in history, and has grossed more than $1 billion, making it the highest grossing Broadway production of all time. Look inside yourself, reader. [26], In May 2014, it was confirmed a new production of the musical, this time in Spanish. Timon realizes what is happening and laments the end of Simba's Hakuna Matata lifestyle ("Can You Feel the Love Tonight"). The Tokyo production began in 1998 and continues to the present day at the Shiki Theatre HARU. Mufasa rescues the cubs and frightens off the hyenas. Scar tells Mufasa that Simba is trapped in the gorge. The show's production will be suspended until May 30, 2021 at the earliest.[11]. Elsewhere, Mufasa's brother, Scar, laments his lost chance at becoming King. For example, the giraffes are portrayed by actors walking on stilts. It's incredibly important that you find out which lion you are and take your place in the Circle of Life: In the jungle, Pumbaa is hunted and chased by a lioness. Simba lets him leave out of mercy, but Scar attacks again. [23] The Degrassi star Raymond Ablack starred as Young Simba In 2001. She was one of the children assigned for that role in the original Dutch production (2004–2006) and was selected as the leading for the adult version of the same character in the Dutch revival production (2016–2017). 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Having been in the show since its 1997 premiere, actress Lindiwe Dlamini is the actress who's been for more time in the show. A Las Vegas production opened at Mandalay Bay on May 15, 2009, with previews beginning May 5, 2009. The Lion King was the first production to take place in the new theatre. The original principal casts of all major productions. The song "Rafiki Mourns" was cut from this CD, while every other song was included in their complete form. [31][32] As of October 2019, it has been playing at the Lyceum Theatre in London for 20 years. [28] Auditions took place in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador. Many of the animals portrayed in the production are actors in costume using extra tools to move their costumes. This tour, named the Rafiki Tour, began on October 26, 2017. A Canadian production was staged in Toronto and ran for nearly four years at the Princess of Wales Theatre. In most occasions, understudies or standbys were promoted to leading. The world’s oldest known wild bird just turned 70—why she’s so special. Other notable young actors and actress' who have gone on to be a part of the Adult Ensemble include: Lauren Alexandra Young Nala (London 2000) Ensemble Cover Nala (London 2013–2014), André Fabien Francis Young Simba (London 2004) Ensemble (Germany 2015–2018), Jermaine Woods Young Simba (London 2005) Ensemble Cover Ed (UK Tour 2014–2015). Simba recalls Mufasa's words, but his friends laugh at the notion of dead kings watching them. The song "The Morning Report" was totally cut, with some minutes of "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and "The Madness of King Scar". Rivera is also the sole leading cast member whose voice can be heard in two different recordings. Meanwhile, Nala wakes Timon and Pumbaa to ask where Simba is, and Rafiki appears to tell them all the news. As the song ends, however, the beautiful birds are replaced by vultures and gazelle skeletons. Mukelisiwe then was transferred to the Gazelle Tour, taking over Tshidi Manye in September 2015. This well-padded warthog is a bit clumsy but more than makes up for his slow thought processes with empathy and intuition. Vusi Sondyazi is one of the actors who've been on the show for the longest time. Nala tells Simba about the devastated Pride Lands, but Simba still feels responsible for Mufasa's death and refuses to return home. Vultures begin to circle, but are scared away by Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog. The cast featured 53 artists, of whom all were South African. [45] From June 14, 2016, until October 8, 2017, The Lion King returned to China, in a new production that was staged at the 1,200 capacity Walt Disney Grand Theatre, in the Shanghai Disney Resort, where it ran for 500 performances. Simba goes to see his Uncle Scar. Timon falls in and is swept downstream. Scar takes Simba to a gorge and tells him to wait there. Portia Manyike is the only actress to perform in three languages, though she was never promoted to leading cast member. Several new scenes are present, including a conversation between Mufasa and Zazu about Mufasa's parenting and a perilous scene in which Timon finds himself nearly drowning in a waterfall while Simba feels powerless to help him. Gaia Aikman will be the first actress ever to perform as both Young and Adult Nala. Led by Buyi Zama, the cast performed Circle of Life. The Lion King is a musical based on the 1994 Walt Disney Animation Studios' animated feature film of the same name with music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, and book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, along with additional music and lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor, and Hans Zimmer. The show closed its doors on December 14, 2014. The Timon character is described by Taymor as one of the hardest roles to master because the movement of the puppet's head and arms puts a strain on the actor's arms, back, and neck.[15]. Nala and Simba are best friends, and the two never admitted to being in love until they were reunited years later. originally featured on the CD Rhythm of the Pride Lands with Zulu lyrics as "Lea Halelela", was adapted for the musical with new English lyrics. © Disney, All Rights Reserved, Disney Entertainment. Taymor directed the British production of the show, with Melissa De Melo as the producer. The hyenas intend to eat the trespassers and they gloat about their find ("Chow Down"). Source It is my sworn duty to keep the King informed of all the goings-on in the Pride Lands. Enraged, Simba reveals himself.
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