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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Jul 9, 2004
Pros: Fantastic opening scene
Cons: The scenes, dialog, and acting do not flow well.
Summary: Even though I live near NYC and the Lion King has been in production over six years I just recently witnessed for the very first time. I have been very aware of the hype Disney has received for the show, and also how many people love this extravaganza. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 21, 2011
Pros: A fun event for all ages. Acting, costumes, music, stage design.. everything was top-notch.
Cons: A little pricey to attend.
Summary: I am from Salt Lake City Utah, and I traveled to New York two years ago, (March of 2009) to see my first Broadway, The Lion King. The TheaterOur choir group of about 50 students filed into the Minskoff Theatre in the heart of Times ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 19, 2011
Pros: Awesome actors and stage effects!
Cons: A little long, so dont bring the little kids
Summary: I went to see this show a couple of years ago and I personally loved it!! My brother and dad on the other hand weren’t the biggest fans in the world. But then again, it’s a broadway show and if a kid doesn’t really want to go see ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 9, 2009
Pros: amazing singing, dancing, acting, use of stage, and costumes!
Cons: The lyrics can get lost from the loud orchestra.
Summary: After hearing all the wonderful things about the Lion King musical, I finally got a chance to see it. Let me tell you, the rumors are true. The Lion King was created by choreographer Garth Fagan in 1997. That year, the play won a Tony Award for its ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 5, 2006
Pros: costumes, acting, comedy
Cons: none really, but it is long, made for a late night
Summary: I have never seen a broadway show and to be honest, never thought I would. But, my mother surprised me with tickets to the 10/4/06 Lion King show in Raleigh, NC. We had balcony seats, but still had a great view of the show. I was not expecting it to keep ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 25, 2006
Pros: Inspiring for all ages. Incredible artistic production!
Cons: Don't expect a replica of Disney, it is a true theatrical performance!
Summary: As a theater design student, this was once of the most incredible and memorable shows I have ever seen. I went for a matinee in the middle of the week and it was sold out. Between the lighting, scenic, costumes, and acting, if you are a theater ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 20, 2005
Pros: The costumes, most of the music.
Cons: Too long for kids.
Summary: Although I have never seen "Lion King" on Broadway, I've managed to see it three times in Chicago. Fortunately, the touring company does a fantastic job; unlike "Wicked," where the roadshow's special effects are a poor substitute for the broom-flying ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 24, 2004
Pros: Even non-theatre goers will be captivated!
Cons: Blink and you'll miss some of the performances.
Summary: With the success of The Lion King production in the United States, it was only natural progression that it would come to Australia. Currently showing in Sydney, Australia at the Capitol Theatre, the show's season has been extended several times already ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 17, 2004
Pros: costumes, comic relief characters
Cons: New Amsterdam Theater
Summary: On May 1st, I went to go see the Lion King musical at the New Amsterdam theater in NYC. Now this being the first Broadway show I have ever been to, I was unsure what to expect. I purchased tickets to the 8pm show through Ticketmaster sometime in March ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 11, 2003
Pros: Costumes, Puppetry, Scar
Cons: Young actors, thin plot
Summary: We just saw the Chicago production today - maybe it was because of Mother's Day, but the audience was teeming with children... even infants that certainly couldn't even stay awake during the 3 hours+ show.
Why anyone would bring a crying baby to a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 7, 2003
Pros: Outstanding choreography, costumes, puppetry and sets
Cons: Pricy but worth it!
Summary: For my birthday last August my daughter surprised me with 2 tickets to see the road show of The Lion King for when it made its arrival at the Broward theater of Performing arts in Ft. Lauderdale....Being that I am a Leo, and have a deep ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 12, 2002
Pros: Lion King on Broadway is fabulous. It's smart, funny, and exotic.
Cons: Yes, the tickets are expensive. Yes, the show is worth the cost.
Summary: My “family pick” for our summer vacation to New York City was a Broadway Show. As we planned our trip, the two boys (ages 9 and 12), the dad-person, and I looked over all the things to see and do in the Big Apple and each selected one ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 20, 2002
Pros: Direction
Cons: Everything Else
Summary: The Lion King was the best animated film of the mud-90's. The Lion King was the worst musical of the late 90's. The costumes are dull, the set design is bland, and the lighting glaring. There is no sympathy for these characters, and wanted to leave even ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 29, 2002
Pros: costumes, writing, chants, music, actors, scenery
Cons: some of the songs not from the movie didn't seem to fit in as well
Summary: One thing the events of September 11th did for me was give me a new appreciation for living so close to New York City. To that end, I am taking advantage of all that it has to offer. I took my 11 year old and 7 year old daughters to see The ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 25, 2002
Pros: Costumes, masks, and songs
Cons: none I can think of.
Summary: If you are in Los Angeles thru the end of the year, spend the money it takes to see this play and sit as close to the stage as you possibly can. First of all, the Pantages Theater, really in Hollywood, has been restored by Disney. It is art deco at its ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 8, 2002
Pros: Pure Broadway magic - plain and simple
Cons: Long wait for tickets
Summary: I waited several years before I had the pleasure of attending The Lion King on Broadway. It was worth it. This show is so good, it is hard to describe.
The show's costumes, sets, and cast, including African singers, make you feel like you ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 8, 2001
Pros: Beginning Scene
Cons: Ticket Availability, sets, costumes,
Summary: We waited over a year to see The Lion King, and we were so looking forward to it. What with all the hype and wonderful, fantastic reviews, the impossible ticket availability, and friends of ours had seen it and loved it and they hate musicals!
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 15, 2001
Pros: Costumes, puppetry, music, overall production.
Cons: The magnificent production overshadows the story.
Summary: The Disney companies know how to milk a good thing. The stage production of "The Lion King" proves this. Based on the animated feature film, the Broadway production is a fantastic assault on the senses, striking in sight and sound. The basic story ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 19, 2001
Pros: GOOD SHOW WITH GREAT SETS
Cons: SINGERS ARE RUBBISH AND THE TICKETS ARE HARD TO GET
Summary: In my opinion i do not like the lion king
the tickets are really hard to get and are expensive for what show you are in for dont get me wrong but this show has a good plot with some great acting and a couple of good singers but i will never see ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 31, 2001
Pros: Wonderful design and puppeteering of costumes. Old songs performed with nice, playful energy.
Cons: Most everything else drags terribly. Some terrible acting.
Summary: I have never seen another play which wavered so often between absolute boredom and lack of creativity to magical playfulness and inspired ingenuity. This basic pattern is evident after only the first couple of scenes.
The play begins with a rousing ... read more
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