
THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. More than 90 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Playhouse Square! And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. The story is just not complete without it.Giraffes strut. So if you love Lion King, you need this movie.

We even get a return visit by Whoopi Goldberg and Cheech Marin as the hyenas.There are MANY big laughs in this movie. Matthew Broderick, Robert Guillame, and Moira Kelly reprise their roles as Simba, Rafiki, and Nala, respectively. Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella are in full swing as Timon and Pumbaa. But here, they seamlessly blend new animation with footage from the original film. All to often, Disney shorts on the animation quality of their video and television efforts. What impressed me the most, was the care taken in the animation. Not so much a new story, but filler and extended background on Timon and Pumbaa, and their place in this story. Everything you've come to expect from this series. It has the original cast, songs by Elton John, a hilarious story, exciting action, and touching character moments. Lion King II:Simba's Pride is the BY FAR the best direct-to-video sequel that Disney, or any other studio, has made for an animated feature. The original Lion King is the greatest masterpiece in cel animation. The Lion King series is easily the crowning achievement in Disney animation. Pumbaa: Hakuna Matata - It means "no worries". Timon: HEY! How can you dance at a time like this? I'm DYIN' here!. Timon: He had the perfect name for it, too. Pumbaa: I'll just whip up a little something.

Timon: The monkey was right! We found it! The perfect life!
