Musical The Lion King - Musical The Lion King. The Lion King The Lion King Musical Broadway

The plot of The Lion King musical is more complex than the original Disney film.

Scar, the treacherous brother of the Savannah King Mufasa, decides to take over the kingdom. He arranges the death of his brother so that everyone considers Simba to be the culprit. Scar becomes king. He copes poorly with his responsibilities and gradually goes crazy. At the most difficult moments of his reign, Scar sees the ghost of his brother, but this is just a figment of his imagination. Meanwhile, Simba is visited by the real spirit of Mufasa, who guides him and helps him become a true king for the savannah.

Act 1

The Lion King musical begins at sunrise. Old mandrill Rafiki calls on all the animals to greet King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi. And then he shows the heir to the throne to a cheering crowd. On the other side of the savannah, Mufasa's treacherous brother Scar grumbles about his lost chance to become king. The viewer then sees Rafiki again. The wise mandrill returns to his baobab tree, where he draws the image of the newborn prince of the savannah and asks the spirits to speak the name - Simba.

Time passes, Simba becomes a cheerful young lion cub. Mufasa shows his heir the savannah and Pride Rock. The King explains to Simba that all life in the Pride Land exists in harmony - the circle of life. Mufasa also warns his son about the dangers that lurk beyond the pride lands, asking Simba to never go there.

Simba went to see Uncle Scar. The cunning lion arouses his nephew's curiosity by mentioning the elephant graveyard where the young lion is forbidden to roam. At this time, lionesses go hunting. Simba comes to his friend Nala and asks to go with him to the elephant cemetery. Simba deceives two adult lionesses about the place where they are going. But Nala's mother still does not let them go without the accompaniment of the wise bird Zazu. Simba and Nala formulate a plan to escape from Zazu. Along the way, the young lion talks about how much he looks forward to the time when he will become the ruler of the savannah.

Lion cubs go to the elephant cemetery. They manage to escape from the bird. But Zazu finds the naughty cubs and sees Simba and Nala being attacked by hyenas, Scar's supporters. The hyenas intend to eat the babies, but Mufasa comes to their aid. The king scares off the hyenas and saves his son and his girlfriend. He is disappointed by Simba's actions and tries to explain to him the difference between courage and recklessness. Mufasa tells Simba about the past rulers of the savanna and says that their spirits watch everything that happens on earth. Mufasa is sure that someday his time will come to go to the kings of the past, and Simba will always be able to find him among the stars.

Meanwhile, at the elephant cemetery, Scar persuades the hyenas to kill Simba and Mufasa. Scar's goal is to become king of the pride. He promises the hyenas a life without hunger.

Scar leads Simba to a mountain gorge and asks him to wait for him there. He himself runs to Mufasa and says that his son has fallen into a trap. Mufasa rushes to save his son. The treacherous Scar pushes him off the cliff. Mufasa dies. Scar convinces Simba that Mufasa's death is the lion cub's conscience. He convinces Simba to leave the pride, and he himself orders the hyenas to attack his nephew. Simba manages to escape. But the hyenas tell Scar that the lion cub is dead.

Rafiki and the pride of lions mourn the death of Mufasa and Simba. Scar becomes king and allows the hyenas to live in the pride lands. Rafiki goes to his baobab tree and smears the image of Simba. Nala and her mother quietly grieve for Simba.

Simba walks through the desert and passes out from sunstroke. The griffins want to feast on them, but the birds are scared away by the warthog Pumbaa and the meerkat Timon. Simba blames himself for Mufasa's death, but his new friends console him. They take the lion cub into the jungle and teach him their philosophy of "Hakuna Matata" - a way of life without worries and problems. Simba grows up in the jungle and grows into a full-grown lion.

Act 2

The second act begins with an animal choir. The joyful song quickly ends, and vultures appear on the scene and attack the skeletons of the gazelles. Because of Scar's new rules, the harmony of the circle of life disappears. There is a drought in the Pride Lands. The wise advisor Zazu becomes Scar's prisoner. The hyenas complain to the new king about the drought and lack of food. But Scar doesn't care about that. He is haunted by visions in which Mufasa comes to him. Scar wants Nala to give him heirs. Nala is opposed to this; she blames Scar for the deaths of Mufasa and Simba. She leaves the pride in search of help. The lionesses of the pride and Rafiki bless Nala's search.

Meanwhile, in the jungle, Timon and Pumbaa lead an idle life, and Simba is haunted by something. The irritated lion decides to leave his companions, but Timon and Pumbaa follow him. They cross the river. Little Timon falls into the fast current of the river. Simba, paralyzed by memories of his father, cannot help his friend. Timon is carried away by the current. But he grabs a branch and calls Simba for help. Timon lets go of the branch. And at that moment Simba saves him. Leo blames himself for the fact that Timon almost died because of his recklessness.

A trio of nice friends decides to take a break. Simba looks at the stars and remembers his father's words. Timon and Pumbaa just laugh at his idea of ​​former kings. Rafiki hears the distant song of the wind and realizes that Simba is alive. A joyful mandrill draws a mane on an old image of a lion cub.

In the jungle, Pumbaa is attacked by a lioness. Simba protects his friend. He recognizes the formidable young lioness as his old friend Nala. Seeing Simba alive, Nala is delighted and calls the lion the rightful king. Timon and Pumbaa are perplexed, but Simba asks to be left alone with Nala. Timon understands what is happening and regrets that his carefree life has come to an end. Nala tells Simba about the troubles in the Pride Lands. Simba blames himself even more for Mufasa's death and refuses to return to the pride.

While wandering through the jungle, Simba meets Rafiki, who helps him see his father's spirit. Mufasa assures his son that the true king of the savannah must take his rightful place in the cycle of life. Simba decides to return home.

Simba returns to the pride along with Nala, Timon and Pumbaa. Leo sees the drought and devastation of the lands. Meanwhile, Scar reproaches Simba's mother for the fact that the lions have nothing to eat, because the hunt is not going well. Simba's friends distract the hyenas, and Simba appears before Scar. He claims his rights to the throne.

Scar reminds his nephew about Mufasa's death and blames Simba for it. Simba fights Scar. Simba wins and restores the circle of life, The Circle of Life.

If you want to enjoy one of the most exciting and high-quality shows in the history of Broadway, it makes sense to buy tickets to the musical "The Lion King" in advance. The Minskoff Theater is 100% full at every performance.

To save money, buy Lion King tickets before you arrive in New York. The Lion King musical is one of the most popular shows today. If you want to immerse yourself in the magical world of the animal kingdom in Africa, then this is the musical for you. The show features actors transforming into animals using stunning costumes. Throughout the show you will have plenty of time to enjoy the stunning stage design. You'll even have the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the animals as they love to roam around the venue.

Disney story

The musical “The Lion King” is based on the Disney cartoon of the same name. This is the story of a newborn lion cub, Simba, and his journey as heir to the throne. He looks forward to growing up and becoming like his father. However, his father's brother, Scar, seeks to take the throne and kills Simba's father. A lion cub lost in the desert is found and adopted by the boar Pumbaa and the meerkat Timon. Simba grows up living in 'Hakuna Matata' (Life Without Problems), and at some point he realizes that the time has come to take his place on the throne. To do this, he needs to fight Scar.

Stunning costumes and music

The Lion King musical is particularly impressive in its costume and set design. The scene transforms into the African Savannah with many animals such as antelopes, lions, hyenas, giraffes and many others. The musical is directed by Julie Taymor and features music by Elton John. You will truly enjoy this classic masterpiece. Spend an unforgettable evening watching the musical 'Lion King'.

Tickets for the musical "The Lion King"

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Reviews of the musical in New York include “best musical for children,” “best family show in New York.” If you don’t know what to see in New York, then the musical “The Lion King” is a good idea of ​​what to do in New York with children; the musical is also interesting for adults. There are daytime and evening performances. It makes sense to buy tickets for the musical "The Lion King" in New York in advance - the hall is 100% full at absolutely every performance. The closer to the date of the musical, the more expensive the tickets.

Duration of the musical: 2 hours 30 minutes.

2 acts, intermission: 15 minutes.

Suitable for viewing with children over 6 years old. Children under 6 years old are not allowed into the theater.

Production - Disney company.
Composer - Elton John.
Lyrics - Tim Rice.
Libretto by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi.

Theater: The musical “The Lion King” is playing at the Minskoff Theater, which is located in the heart of Times Square. The theater has 1621 seats.

Nearest metro stops: Times Square (subway lines 1, 2, 3 and N, Q, R), 42nd Street - Port Authority Bus Terminal (subway lines A, C, E).

Dress code: There is no official dress code for Broadway theaters. However, this is a theater, so smart casual clothing is appropriate.

Cancellation Conditions: Tickets can be returned no later than 15 days before the performance, unless otherwise specified upon purchase.

Musical numbers in the musical “The Lion King”

1. Circle of Life.
2. Grasslants Chant.
3. The Morning Report.
4. The Lioness Hunt.
5. I Just Can't Wait to Be King.
6. Chow Down.
7. They Live in You.
8. Be Prepared.
9. The Stampede.
10. Rafiki Mourns.
11. Hakuna Matata.

1. One by One.
2. The Madness of King Scar.
3. Shadowland.
4. The Lion Sleeps Tonight.
5. Endless Night.
6. Can You Feel The Love Tonight.
7. He Lives in You.
8. Simba Conforts Scar.
9. King of Pride Rock/Circle of Life.

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A stage adaptation of the Disney animated film, the music for which was written by Elton John and Tim Rice. The production uses very spectacular costumes, puppets and theatrical scenery. Many animals in the musical are actors in unusual clothes with additional devices that form an entire structure, for example, giraffes are actors walking on stilts. Mufasa and Scar's costumes include mechanical mask holders that can be raised and lowered to show "fights" between the characters. Characters such as Zazu, Timon, Pumbaa and the hyenas are actors in full-size dolls or costumes.

Location: Lyceum Theater (Wellington St, London, WC2E 7DA)

Age restrictions: The musical "The Lion King" is suitable for viewing by children aged 7 years and older.
Children under 7 years of age may be admitted to the theater, but must occupy a separate seat and have a paid ticket. The theater administration reserves the right to remove children who are too noisy from the theater.
The cost of tickets is not refundable.
Children under 3 years old are not allowed into the theater.

Dates: 16.04.14 – 28.09.14

Prices:£60 – £105

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (with intermission)

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