"[Looks at] the origins of the['The Lion King'] from the blockbuster animated film, feature[s] stories from the creators and actors, and showcase never-before-published images both onstage and behind the scenes from the many productions around the world"--Amazon.
Tracks the Broadway musical the Lion King, based on the Disney movie, from its conceptualization through its premiere. Looks at the set design, costuming, scoring, casting, and staging of the show.
Everybody knows The Lion King, the story of a little cub that grows up to become the king of the Pride Lands. Few, however, know the story of how The Lion King came to be the king of all musicals. It is the highest-grossing show on Broadway, earning over 1.3 billion dollars at the box office. This book takes you on the journey that began with the modest idea of an animated movie about lions and hyenas. You'll see for yourself why this musical has played on every continent except Antarctica to more than ninety million people.
