VIDEO: The Original Cast of Broadway’s ‘The Lion King’ Reunite for Performance of ‘He Lives In You’
We’ve got a special treat for your lunch break! The original Broadway company of The Lion King recently reunited for a very special socially distanced version of the song “He Lives In You” complete with choreography.
The video is a wonderful walk down memory land and features remarks from the Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor, Tony winner Heather Headley who originated the role of Nala and Tony-winning choreographer Garth Fagan.
Check out the awesome clip below:
The above video is dedicated to the memory of actor Jason Raize, who was acclaimed for creating the role of Simba and took his own life in February 2004.
Disney’s The Lion King officially opened on Broadway on November 13, 1997. It has played over 9,302 performances. The score features songs from the animated film written by Elton John and Tim Rice as well as South African Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Taymor, and Hans Zimmer; and music from Rhythm of the Pride Lands, an album inspired by the original music in the film, written by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, and Hans Zimmer. additional musical material by The book was adapted by Roger Allers, who co-directed the movie, and Irene Mecchi, who co-wrote the film’s screenplay.
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Source: Playbill