The Lion King: A Pre-Broadway Special

Before roaring on Broadway, "The Lion King" had a pre-Broadway tryout in Minneapolis. Here is a look at the magic of "The Lion King" before it was a legendary show with a look at rehearsal, costumes, and sets. Look for appearances by original cast members like Heather Headley,Tsidii de Loka, and the late Jason Raize, as well as director Julie Taymor. Also look for snippets from the original production in Minneapolis.

For Disney enthusiasts, Jason Raize was also the voice of Denahi in "Brother Bear," Samuel E. Wright (Mufasa) was Sebastian in "The Little Mermaid" and Kron in "Dinosaur," and Heather Headley won a Tony for her amazing performance in the title role of Disney's show "Aida."

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