Pride Rock 'the king' on Broadway

What an amazing spectale. The Lion King on Broadway is phenominal!

And now for a more descriptive...description:

Upon entering the glorious Minskoff Theatre, on 46th Street just off of New York City's Times Square, you're immediately immersed with the colors of the Lion King. A wax figure of a female Rafiki shows herself off as you make your way up the elevators, and the next thing you know...you're in the theatre.

There are two balconies on either side of the stage where bongo dru

mmers slapped their tunes with the help of the orchestra.

The show opens immediately with the all-too-familiar "Circle Of Life". By the end of this, I was welling-up with tears. Just fantastic audio, loved their voices, and the way the actors marched down the aisles in animal costumes was breathtaking.

The show didn't miss a beat...there is a reason they've been performing it since 1997 to sold-out crowds. What a priveledge to be part of.

The gentlemen who played Mufasa and Scar were outstanding, but the entire cast was very very strong.

When "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" came on, cue tears #2. No show made me choke up two times...but I wasn't done yet.

The finale also got me choked up! Anyone familiar with the Circle of Life song knows the last beat of the song is a huge drum...and on that cue, the lights go out, but it was so well-planned that I was seriously speechless while walking out after the standing ovation.

The special effects are just phenominal. VERY creative. Whoever it is that put the creative effects in the show should be extremely proud.

Out of all the shows on Broadway, if you're heading down there, I beg you to see this show! There are really no words to describe the amazing feelings you'll get when watching it.

And I have no doubt it'll be around for generations to come. Show it to your kids, as they'll show it to their kids as well. What's that called?

Oh yeah...the Circle of Life.

Five out of Five Stars.

Chris