The Circle of Life and King of Pride Rock @ Tony Awards 1998

[Xrystyrion]

there's something terribly wrong with the audio

[stricker4140]

I went last night to see it in Dayton Oh and it ROCKED!!!! I loved how they used the whole theater for the show.

[HarunBaboon]

Tsidii Le Loka reallly is a vocal god

[yuffie24neddea24]

The best show EVER!!! It was the first musical I have seen in Broadway and I was totally amazed...

[holla06]

man o man...the costume artist is a GENIUS

[AnnieSaprani]

talk about amazing... and, yes, wicked is a very good musical. i <3 it.

[FoggyRoad81]

I am a HUGE fan of Ragtime, but you watch this and you understand the total and utter magic of this show. Unbe-fricking-lievable.

[AnnieSaprani]

@sinn121 well then! idk who the heck ur talking about, but thats not very nice! do u know what i have to deal with at theartre rehersal?! bunches of kids, from ages 7-15, who cannot sing AT ALL!!! no pitch, bad timing, and blah blah blah. DEAL WITH IT!!!

[charlie7146]

I Was lucky enough to see the original cast. I then dragged 2 friends to NY to see it 3 years ago and was completely disappointed. You can check out the the difference btw. this Vid. and their 2008 performance on the tonys. I'm so sorry that Jason Raize, the original Simba committed suicide. Maybe his performance was part of why the original was so good.

[cainster]

I now have a new goal in life. To see this done live and in person.

[ONEMARBLELEFT]

If you get the chance, you shouldn't miss it. I've seen twice in Spokane and would go again and again!

[ladylucy666]

I remember when I first saw this i was 23 years old, and it made me so emotional, to see such beauty. And now that im 34 It still does. Love everything about it. Hope one day I get to see it live.....

[professordino1994]

My favorites are the cheetahs, rhino, wildabeasts, ostriches, gazeles, and the elephant (both adult and baby).

[marvinalmodal]

So let my get this straight,Rafiki is a LADY?

Well,i like the Lion King and Wicked.

[blackfractal]

Tsidii + Lebo M. = AWESOME

[hankeybillfred]

Tsidii Le Loka = Vocal god.

[RoryJakeman]

Does anyone know who the actor is who is the ram who calls back to Rafiki is?

[joeycharmed]

this 1st ram that calls back to rafiki here is singer Lebo.M - He's the guy that did the original circle of life chant in the Animated film...

[Guitarscreech06]

lol

[zeldafan1515]

okay, ya watch you mouth,

[Estefania83]

What´s that? Mind your words

[lindyloulou334]

@Estefania83 this video is making a static sound. please pray tell why it is doing that?

[lindyloulou334]

Does anyone know who played Zazu from the Broadway show? Hmmm? Anyone?

[mizzcece4life09]

The Lion King broadway is the best broadway ever!!! no other broadway is better mama mia, grease, not even phantom of the opera can top the lion king. OMG I love the lion king my favorite movie of all time

[Rallikt]

So what's everyone else's favorite costumes? I love the lionesses, the zebras and the giraffes the most.

God this is such an amazing musical. I love the Lioness Hunt.

[prendiegirl916]

the lioness hunt is my fav too!

[BradleyKeithThomas]

Mine are the zebras,cheetahs,baby elephant, and rhino.

[Guitarscreech06]

Rafiki ffs :D

[virginiarules510]

Why can't I find a full performance featuring the OBC? Is it really that obsure?

[duuuudenowayyy]

AGH! at first i was like i want to be rafiki now i want to be a lioness. too many good things to choose just one thing you know? i have no idea if i'm making any sense. point being: I LOVELOVELOVE THIS SHOW!

[LadyMithrain]

Love thissssss

[59771006]

I've got this video on my computer.

[59771006]

Where Lebo M in this video? I love Lebo M in the movie he's the one that does that cry at the begining of "Circle of Life" he is the genius behind all of the african music used in the movie. I wish I could meet Lebo Morake aka Lebo M.

[Eurotour93]

Yeah hes the best!

[VividMisery]

amazing

[59771006]

There's on thing I don't understand why is Rafiki a female in the musical when in the movie Rafiki is a male?

[halloween1985]

Julie Taymor, the Director, felt that there had to be a stronger female presence for the Broadway production than that in the animated film. I think she made a wise choice.

[59771006]

I agree with you.

[59771006]

How do you know that she felt that there had to be a stronger female presence? And could tell where Lebo M is in this video.

[halloween1985]

I have the book 'The Lion King, Pride Rock on Broadway' -- she states it when describing her quest to find the perfect Rafiki. Also, I do not see Lebo M on the video, maybe he is in the orchestra pit?

[59771006]

Lebo M was in the Chorus of the Lion King musical.

[halloween1985]

I know, but I am not sure what part he played in this performance ..

[Eurotour93]

Man, look attentevly, here he`s ram -

00:19 - 00:24, also 00:44 - 00:48 its seen very good. Moreover, cant u recognize hi voice? Its Lebo M!

[halloween1985]

You are right. I completely got Lebo M's face mixed up with Garth Fagan's .. I am a loser :)

[powerstar09]

Yeah she does i have the book 2 its such a beautifal book

[Kelvana]

On an added note, in Africa there are tribes where it is all or almost all women. So it makes sense in that way too. :3

[phantomsangel72590]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

so amazing this show is incredible

[drumster1241]

this so show is so amazing it has changed over ten years and i still recommened it to everyone

[meirasanya]

Saw this in London last month. I'm 20 years old, and I was still bouncing in my seat as this number started. I loved the baby elephant!

[Albolu]

I'm going to see it in July in London. And I'm 20 years old too. lol

I think I'm going to cry with this musical. I just love it.

[kreyzeekev]

This is THE single best show I have EVER seen in my life. I am so happy to have been on this planet to witness this...

[Estefania83]

10 years later and this video is still amazing. I hope I get to the day where I will be able to enjoy it live, such as you did.

[Albolu]

Yeah, totally and utterly amazing. I love this show. I'm going to see it this July in London. I'm preparing a trip from Spain to London, and this musical is a must see. lol

Great video, great cast, great musical and great song.

Thanks for posting!

[yokusa13]

I remember crying when I fist saw this scene at The London one :D

[dunnoson2008]

SUPERB!!

[dramagirl61591]

Real basses come from Africa. I'm sorry but care anyone hear how amazing the basses are in this song?

[dramagirl61591]

*can

[winnyice]

I saw this musical w/ my very own eyes for twice and I couldn't help crying every time...

[TrumpetQueen1]

I was getting chills at some parts. I can't wait to see this! May needs to hurry up!!!

[eiffelstudio]

dear god it's just to good!!!

[Kryptonsuperfan]

Oh man! I saw this show a couple years ago and I would do anything to be able to see it again! AMAZING does not even cover it. I was sitting in the front of the balcolny and the bird twirler people came right next to me during the opening. SO FREAKIN AWESOME!!!

[PhantomDawg594]

Amazing...pure amazing. I almost cried my eyes out just now...no idea why, but WOW.

Beats the hell out of the Hairspray Tonys performance. ;)

[mewchan]

I have seen this musical in London 3 times. It made me cry every time.. I also started crying while watching this video.. the music is so touching.. this musical is a must-see!

[keainie]

i cried when i went to see this in person

[dulcemaracuya]

laaaaaa cigueñaaaaaaaaaa! mijaiiil tu mamaaa!

[blissery]

saw this clip while in the office. thank goodness. if i saw this at home i would have cried my eyes out.

[Estefania83]

I´m glad it made you happy :)

[blissery]

thanks.

[HolyErinMackey]

This was the first show I saw front row..I have never looked at a show the same!!

[CallumFairweather]

going to see it january 5th lycuena theatre i cant wait!

[taleah14]

She is awesome great job she did and what a beautiful vocie!!

[tryxr4kids]

I'm aching to see this show, and I'm trying to get tickets for when it gets here. This gives me chills!

[Polpolker]

lol i went to see it it was absolutely AMAZIGNG! the gazells are SO cool, and so are the wildabeasts!

[Dazmaster75]

Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba!!!!

Sithi uhm ingonyama....

Ingonyama nengw' enamabala

[toontownandhsmfan]

that was disturbing dazmaster

[dramagirl61591]

I hate the female soloists. But this song, this music, this SHOW is BEAST.

[Incubuspaxs]

I also thought she was annoying, but I think she's supposed to be a chimpanzee, and therefore annoying ;)

But, what a show - Wow !

[Kelvana]

Rafiki? She's a baboon....

[Incubuspaxs]

Ok - baboon then, english is not my first language... sorry

[Kelvana]

It's fine. You don't have to apologize. :)

[Eurotour93]

Shes mandrill but not baboon

[xoxMixedBeautyxox]

isnt rafiki a guy?

[Kelvana]

In the musical Rafiki is female, that's why I used "She" instead of "he". :3

[jrmmrj]

2:33 to 2:59 is quite possibly the most epic thing on Youtube.

[sherrycq]

Oh, TOTALLY. It's just barely more awesome than the gazelles.

My reaction when I watched this video was, "OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD!!! MUFASA AND SARABI!!!  I WILL DIE OF HAPPINESS!!!"

[CAMILOERNESTO47]

Exciting, marvellous, powerfull!!!

[macouba]

i get chills everytime i listen to this song.

[dejpau3825]

Tsidii Le Loka was also in Riverdance, right? Anyway...brilliant piece of art!

[dalys09]

there are no words to describe this. its just amazing. outstanding. increadable!

[musikmayka]

I'm from New Zealand and think that the show is MINT!!!!Loved the music, the dance and costumes...I just hope that they bring The Lion King over our way......well fingers crossed!!!

[phatfatgurl]

i surprised my mom and older brother with tix to this show.. of course i went also.. and this show blew me away.. that same week my mom and i bought tix for my dad and two younger brothers.. and of course we have to go again too! ;-) we're going tonight! So excited! IT'S GREAT ON BROADWAY!!

[kweet13]

p.s. rip jason raize. we all miss you. thank you posting!

[kweet13]

i have loved lion king the movie as a child and to see it come to this beautiful show is beyond wishes and brings tears to my eyes. many people didnt think it was possible but everyone perservered and it was possible. i thank everyone who put hours on working on this show. from performing, directing, making sets and masks you have done a breathtaking job. the music is a PERFECT blend of african and traditional lion king. THANK YOU LION KING!

[gayspudly69]

Everytime I see this opening it moves me to tears...thank you

[kempokarate12]

i get chills every time i listen to this song!

[Guitarscreech06]

I've watched this clip like ten times in a row, it gets me every time.

[starsonstrings]

wow

that was pretty amazing

thanks for posting this :)

[Estefania83]

It´s awesome, no matter if it is the 100th time you´re watching this..

[vzett90]

Just beautiful... Thanks for posting!

[Estefania83]

You´re welcome! :)