When in New York, Don't Fail to Watch the "Lion King" Broadway Stage Musicale

Never fail to see the "Lion King Broadway Musicale," with the whole family if possible, when you're in New York. Now don't tell me you won't as you had already seen the movie with your kids.

"Lion King" the movie is not and will never be the same as the theater show. And yes, every single cent you spend on the multi-awarded Broadway stage musicale is worth the experience.

Also currently playing in London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Shanghai, Seoul, and Paris, the Disney theater production is said to have been watched by over 34 million people from around the world. It is based on the Disney film "Lion King" which depicts a father's great love for his child, risking his very own life to save his son's.

And, as many have observed, it is a retelling of the Biblical story of the prodigal son who returns to his homeland a mature, responsible person, ready to take on his designated role in life, in this case, for Simba, as the true King of Pridelands, which position was usurped from his well-loved father Mufasa by his villainous uncle Scar.

Directed by Julie Taymor, the musicale has won more than 70 major awards worldwide, including the Tony Awards for Best Musicale, Best Scenic Design of a Musicale, Best Costume Design of a Musicale, Best Choreography, and Best Direction for a Musicale. The book (music and lyrics) is a collaboration between Sir Elton John and Tim Rice, with the already recognizable songs given new life: Circle of Life, Can You Feel the Love Tonight?, the unforgettable 'Hakuna Matata' with pulsating beats by live drummers visible on both sides of the theater that would make you want to learn how to play drums that very moment. [Read Full Review]