The Scenic and Melodious Magic of the Lion King Musical

Since its premiere, The Lion King musical has captivated theatergoers in different parts of the world. Winner of several prestigious awards, and applauded for its brilliant scenic and stage design, The Lion King Musical is a feast for eyes and ears. With spectacular masks, puppets and colors, the show was brought to life by one of the most innovation directors of theater, Julie Taymor, who also became the first woman to receive a Tony Award in the category of 'Best Director of a Musical'.

The Musical opens with the sun rising on Pride Lands with 'Circle of Life' playing in the background, followed by a procession of exotic animal-masked humans and puppets as they pass through the aisles and make their way to the stage. With various wildlife forms including animals, birds and insects fill the airspace, skyboxes, aisles and balconies. The set designer Richard Hudson, along with Julie Taymor has created a 360 degree experience through an elaborate design and has been awarded with the 'Best Scenic Design' for his efforts.

The beguiling score by the award-winning artists, the thoughtful lyricist Tim Rice, and legendary composer Sir Elton John add more depth to the scenes and enhance the beauty of the musical. The musical production has created a combination of rhythmic African percussion with modern orchestral melodies to bring life to the musical, including songs like Circle of Life, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Endless Night and Hakuna Matata. Additional songs such as Be Prepared, Chow Down, and The Morning Report have been included to facilitate the additional scenes, and help the scene transitions make more effective.

With mesmerizing scenic and stage design, magical music and illuminating choreography, it is no surprise that The Lion King musical has become one of the highly sought-after Broadway productions of all time. Experience this theatrical masterpiece during one of its recent runs, as this ingenious musical is must watch show.