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As the sun rises and the city reawakens, watch in awe as giraffes strut, gazelles leap and birds swoop bringing the Serengeti, and the story of Simba, to life all around you…    Ingenious puppetry, stunning effects and the enchanting music by Elton John, Tim Rice and Lebo M will transport you to the heart of the African Pridelands.A hundred and fourteen brilliant and highly creative people are involved in creating the magic on stage called The Lion King musical. And more than fifty million spectators from all over the world have delightfully witnessed that enchantment on stage. The artistry of The Lion king musical is not only for the children but it enthrals the elders equally. Seeing the presence of life-size animals roaming on the stage in the mesmerising world of the African woods and a conflict between good and evil is truly a lifetime experience. What is in The Lion King? Based on the super hit Disney animated film of the same name, the plot revolves around the journey of Simba from being a curious and adventurous cub to a roaring Lion fighting for his rightful throne in the Pridelands His challenge to counter his inner self worthlessness and struggle to take back his position of a true king from his wicked uncle Mufasa has been portrayed fabulously. Julie Taymor directs and recreates the musical in an absolutely sparkling way on stage which stuns the audience of every age. Feathers in the cap of The Lion King! The Lion King and the packed houses go side by side since the day it opened on Broadway in 1997 and officially premiered in London in October 1999. The Lion King bagged six 1998 Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (Richard Hudson), Best Costume Design (Julie Taymor), Best Lighting Design (Donald Holder), Best Choreography (Garth Fagan), and Best Direction of a Musical. The internationally acclaimed musical has also won more than 70 major arts awards, including the 1998 NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy for Best Musical Show Album, the 1999 Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year, and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design. Sizzling Music of The Lion King Elton John’s timeless music combined with the remarkable lyrics by Tim Rice transports the audience into a fascinating world. Some of the musical numbers for the London production include "Circle of Life" "Hakuna Matata" "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" "Grasslands Chant" "One by One"