“The Lion King” has been a model of consistency in its march through records. It is “The Lion King,” and it turns 25 years old on Broadway this month. That show in a trial run in Minneapolis would soon transfer to Broadway and start a stunning streak that regularly lands it among the weekly top earners and becomes young people’s introduction to theater. We were just overwhelmed and we knew we had something.” When the animals came down the aisle everybody shot up,” recalls director-writer Julie Taymor. “The audience started screaming so early. Studio Personnel, Mixer, Unknown, Other: Steve KempsterĪssociated Performer, Vocal Arranger, Unknown, Other: Lebo M.NEW YORK (AP) - In the summer of 1997, audiences in Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre saw something no one had ever seen before: leaping antelopes, fluttering birds and elephants lumbering through the orchestra seats. Producer, Associate Producer, Associated Performer, Recording Arranger, Unknown, Other: Robert Elhai Producer, Associated Performer, Recording Arranger, Unknown, Other: Mark Mancina ℗ 1997-2021 Walt Disney Records, Under Exclusive License to Universal Music Mexico S.A. This is the album for the 24th anniversary of the musical with all 20 original songs recorded and performed by the original Broadway cast from 1997 had been digitally remastered in high definition. The show is produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. Directed by Taymor, the musical features actors in animal costumes as well as giant, hollow puppets. The Lion King is a #1 hit Disney 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.
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