Every good movie/animation should have a musical - and yes, especially one as great and memorable as the Lion King. When one is in New York City, one should never miss out on checking out one of the favorite musicals in town - The Lion King. It is surely one of the ever popular musicals that is suitable for all ages - from the young to the old! To make it even more convenient for musical goers, there are NYC coach buses that are available for rent that you can make use of - in order to save time on driving and the hassle of looking for a parking spot.
The Lion King is touted to be a very lively and interesting broadway show where the background and animation mimic is so real - almost “live like”. Many has said that even if you know the story of The Lion King backwards, just the amazingly elaborate costumes for this musical makes the show worth watching.
For the uninitiated, The Lion King tells of a story of ruling and betray within a pride of lions. Mufasa - a brave and wise king of the Pride Lands was tricked into rescuing his son, Simba, from danger and was killed by his brother, Scar, who couldn’t wait to be the next king of Pride Lands. Innocent and young, Simba didn’t know what to do when he wrongly thought that he had gotten his own father killed and ran away only to return to the Pride Lands later as an adult lion. His return to the Pride Lands caused a battle between himself and his cunning and evil uncle, Scar. Of course, it goes without saying, Simba won and became the rightful king of Pride Lands.
Just like in the movie, you will be entertained with songs such as “Circle of Life”, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”, but the most unforgettable and all time favorite song would be “Hakuna Matata” due to its simple yet funny lyrics. The casts of the Lion King carry their characters very well and the choreography is simply fantastic - giving you one of the best musical performance ever! The whole musical takes you on a journey of imagination and many wonderful memories of the movie itself. Even if you have never watched the movie before, you will be mesmerised with the colourful, tribal costumes of each character.
So, what are you waiting for? Come on over to New York City, hop on a rented coach or bus and experience a beautiful and touching musical on love, courage and destiny in The Lion King!
