The few things that are changed don't expand the story, but just extend scenes past the point of reasonable story economics. Thankfully, the greatness of the story is left untouched, though it was already plenty great without being redone. So frustratingly unimaginative, it makes 2019's Aladdin look like a feat of original storytelling. It sets the stage for both the larger things (story beats / scenes), as well as the smaller things (specific line deliveries), to be a lazy karaoke tune. From moment one, when the iconic "NAAAH SA-VIN-YAAAH!" bursts forth, I realized they were so beholden to the '94 classic they didn't even bother rerecording that vocal. It's not just similar to its source material but is 100% the same in almost every aspect. Otherwise, my worst fears were warranted. Technically, the CGI animation is impressively state-of-the-art and new. The show is produced by Disney, the parent company of abc7NY.My question going into the latest "pay-us-for-your-nostalgia" Disney-remake was, "Why do we need this? What new can it bring?". All told, 16 original staff members continue their vital work onstage and off. Seven musicians have been in the orchestra pit since its Broadway opening, including Karl Jurman, who has been musical director since 2005. Lindiwe Dlamini has performed in the show since its first pre-Broadway preview in Minneapolis in the summer of 1997. Many of the artists and craftspeople who launched the show remain an integral part of it.
With "The Lion King" at 10,000 main stem performances, they are the longest-running Black composer and choreographer in Broadway history. That is more than the combined populations of Canada, Greece, Sweden, Holland, Denmark and Australia!ĭirector, costume designer and mask co-designer Julie Taymor, the first woman to win a Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical, remains actively involved in the show, launching new productions and maintaining the flagship Broadway production.Ĭomposer Lebo M and the Tony-winning choreographer Garth Fagan hold their own Broadway records.
When you consider all of the tours and international productions of the show, about 112 million people have seen it worldwide. Over the last 25 years, "The Lion King" has played nearly 60,000 performances worldwide.
The Broadway production opened on Novemand has played through four New York City Mayoral administrations, five presidential administrations and 11 Olympics. This accomplishment comes fresh off the show's celebration of its 25th anniversary. NEW YORK CITY (WABC) - "The Lion King" will celebrate a big milestone Saturday night: its 10,000th performance on Broadway.
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