Cast of Broadway’s ‘The Lion King’ performs ‘Circle of Life’ | GMA

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  • @RellaSemmone
    @RellaSemmone 3 роки тому +404

    Doesn't matter how many times I hear the intro, I get serious chills. Have to see the entire production again!

    • @svenjagier600
      @svenjagier600 Рік тому +1

      Ach ja der könig der löwen musical immer wieder
      Wunderschönes Lied von the lion King
      Diese musical ist ein schönes musical den ich kenne

  • @LadyTerpsichore
    @LadyTerpsichore 3 роки тому +733

    This musical always makes me cry, without fail.

  • @metatheria
    @metatheria 3 роки тому +258

    WHY AM I CRYING?!? I have listened to this song a thousand times, but seeing them performing it around the city I was crying the entire time!

    • @HeatherMantica
      @HeatherMantica 3 роки тому +11

      To be honest I cry whenever I listen to this song and now it’s even more crying haha.

    • @patcerulean3093
      @patcerulean3093 3 роки тому +3

      omg Same!

    • @eddiefniii
      @eddiefniii 3 роки тому +2

      Me too!!!!

    • @MPNYPDFBI
      @MPNYPDFBI 3 роки тому +4

      I was just going to say the same thing! I’m watching this and crying … All I wanted to do was see what the show is like, because I was thinking of going to it when I visit the city in a couple weeks. Good grief!

    • @freyafoxmusic
      @freyafoxmusic 2 роки тому +5

      Me too I always cry

  • @laurice8056
    @laurice8056 3 роки тому +193

    No matter how it’s performed, this opening act to the Lion King always feels exhilarating! 👑

  • @princesslisamarie7860
    @princesslisamarie7860 3 роки тому +99

    This is one of the most visually astounding plays ever. It’s so amazing how the animal heads and the people wearing animal outfits and all the garb just works. Who ever dreamed up the costuming is a genius.

    • @halfthefiber
      @halfthefiber Рік тому +5

      Julie Taymore. She won the Tony Awards for best costume design in 1998 for what she did.

    • @ajewel288
      @ajewel288 Рік тому

      @@halfthefiber the word genius doesn’t do her justice 🙌🏽
      Edit/Add = I was a costume design major in 2004 and she + her designs were almost a course on their own!

  • @annacleverley307
    @annacleverley307 3 роки тому +145

    Anyone else cry through the entire performance? It felt like a weight being lifted

  • @lesant7659
    @lesant7659 3 роки тому +117

    The costume is Magnificent and the music is so lovely.

  • @SirJamesIGamerfuzion
    @SirJamesIGamerfuzion 3 роки тому +129

    I love The Lion King would like to see this performance live one of these days

    • @coasty3072
      @coasty3072 3 роки тому +3

      My bro saw it, said it was something special.

    • @tortillajoe
      @tortillajoe 3 роки тому +7

      As amazing as it looks and sounds, no video will ever do a live performance justice

    • @emmacarazo
      @emmacarazo 3 роки тому +4

      It’s incredible, made me cry

    • @benstarberry1804
      @benstarberry1804 3 роки тому +2

      It’s definitely worth it. The pageantry is just beautiful

    • @adamcole5194
      @adamcole5194 3 роки тому +3

      I took my gf to see it a couple weeks ago when I proposed in NYC it was magic

  • @diannam8796
    @diannam8796 3 роки тому +118

    I saw this on broadway several years ago - the costumes, the singing, the set etc..it’s all phenomenal!

    • @CoaTravelNut
      @CoaTravelNut 2 роки тому +3

      I was fortunate enough to see it three times! I saw it once in New York when I was 10 and twice when it came to my town at ages 12 and 16 respectively!
      It’s my favorite Disney movie/Broadway musical ever!

  • @reneegeorge2369
    @reneegeorge2369 3 роки тому +424

    This was beautiful and well-put-together editing. From African jungle to the Concrete Jungle

  • @jseon87
    @jseon87 3 роки тому +65

    Watching this on my phone screen gave me the goosebumps, I can’t imagine what it would be like in person.

    • @elisemiller13
      @elisemiller13 3 роки тому +3

      @Jane S Please do Imagine...all begins from imagination

    • @CoaTravelNut
      @CoaTravelNut 3 роки тому +2

      it’s awesome in person!!!

    • @MarioHernandez-zc7dv
      @MarioHernandez-zc7dv 3 роки тому +6

      You will be overwhelmed with emotion, the power of the singing moves you. I saw it in person and it was pure glory, don't miss out on it

    • @andsoshebecameaphoenixandf561
      @andsoshebecameaphoenixandf561 3 роки тому +4

      It was overwhelming and powerful in person. I took my two daughters and my mom, it was astounding and magnificent. If you ever have the opportunity to see it in person please do. It's such a beautiful memory to last a lifetime.

    • @burlhorse61
      @burlhorse61 3 місяці тому

      seen it once-will love to see it again

  • @MRS.TRIPLE-A321
    @MRS.TRIPLE-A321 3 роки тому +51

    My husband and I are visiting New York for the first time ever next month and we got tickets to see this amazing Broadway show! So excited!!!

  • @lilimarie269
    @lilimarie269 3 роки тому +25

    This is such a beautiful musical. My husband took me on a date night to see it and it was amazing. The beginning with the circle of life brought tears to my eyes. Everything is amazing, with costumes, scenery and music, this show is great for all. It definitely is a must see.

  • @Pleaseopenyoureyes
    @Pleaseopenyoureyes 3 роки тому +177

    This is a damned good show. I’ve seen it twice and can’t wait to see it again with my grandchildren.

    • @Ms-Jones
      @Ms-Jones 3 роки тому +7

      Agree!

    • @c0ronariu5
      @c0ronariu5 3 роки тому +3

      Agreed, my jaw was on the floor the whole time.

    • @CoaTravelNut
      @CoaTravelNut 3 роки тому +1

      you won’t be disappointed! It’s one of the best musicals of all time in my opinions

  • @ongamandzo6583
    @ongamandzo6583 3 роки тому +14

    The sad part is that they only remember us when we sing, after this song they forget about us. We’re a beautiful and talented nation indeed!

  • @zer0sixx
    @zer0sixx 2 роки тому +10

    No matter how old i get, it still gives me chills. Im old asf now and still love it.

  • @peggyb4033
    @peggyb4033 3 роки тому +35

    If you live in America!!! You have to make it a goal to see this show!! Definitely a Bucket List experience!. Even this little snippet brings you to tears.

    • @Dreamgymnast5
      @Dreamgymnast5 3 роки тому

      It's all over the world, and they have one team that travels from city to city. I saw it twice when it came to Edmonton, Canada. I really hope to see it again :)

    • @jessicarechani875
      @jessicarechani875 9 місяців тому

      I saw three times (twice when it came to my town and once in NYC when I was 10) and it’s amazing! I hope I can see it again soon!

  • @racky2227
    @racky2227 3 роки тому +26

    This just makes me cry every time. Such a beautiful and moving song!

  • @gloriathompson2176
    @gloriathompson2176 2 роки тому +5

    The Lion King "Circle of Life" performance moved me to tears. I could not understand what in the world was wrong with me until I read others experienced the same emotion. I initially saw the performances of "Circle of Life", on Late Night TV and also on the "2022", Thanksgiving Day Parade. I plan to see the Broadway Production this year. Thanks to all involved.

  • @marisa768
    @marisa768 2 роки тому +4

    Saw this two nights ago for my birthday, at Minskoff Theatre. Absolute dream come true, and this opening number made me tear up! Everything from the acting, to the singing, dancing, costumes, and storytelling are so perfect in this production! Can't wait to go back and see it again!

  • @JaneDoe-hy8tq
    @JaneDoe-hy8tq 3 роки тому +10

    Saw the musical many years ago at the Lyceum in London. Never expected to get this emotional from this intro number but it did. Tears started streaming from my eyes as soon as they started singing. It was so beautiful and magnificent. Love how they put together this one in our modern world. ❤️

  • @sburris65
    @sburris65 3 роки тому +11

    In 2003 in Charlotte NC I saw the Lion King for the first time and fell in love with the show. I would go to work on Monday and book airline tickets to go see it in NYC and London the following year. 27 performances later it still takes my breath away. Next year for my 57th birthday were going to Columbia SC to see it and I can not think of a better show to have my boyfriend experience as his first Broadway show.

  • @OOceaneyess
    @OOceaneyess 2 роки тому +5

    I saw the musical 3 times in the early 2000's. I saw them once in LA and twice in San Francisco. With the original cast each time and the original and amazing Rafiki every time as well. One of the times was with my autistic daughter and her friends for her Sweet 16th birthday.They perform in smaller theaters to give the audience the BEST experience and to benefit the theatres themselves which I fully support. When the life sized elephant and giraffe came trodding from the back of the theater through the audience, I grabbed my heart as it moved me so. My daughter and her friends LOVED IT! There were tears everywhere. They STILL talk about it. She's now 33.I'm awestruck each time I see this performed as I go back to how I felt then! IF you are reading this and you haven't seen it, I urge you to try to see at least once performance. It will change you and stay with you forever!

  • @Sea8807
    @Sea8807 3 роки тому +11

    I've seen this live numerous times at the Fox Theater while working the show and it gives me chills every time.

  • @robin.jashinsky
    @robin.jashinsky 3 роки тому +6

    I've seen this twice and I could LITERALLY see this a hundred more and never get sick of it....such incredible talent....the costumes, makeup, the actors...everything was so amazing. I still give props to the giraffes.

  • @andrewwyatt6612
    @andrewwyatt6612 3 роки тому +10

    Best version I've ever heard of this song. Awesomely talented people.

  • @juliemccracken9759
    @juliemccracken9759 3 роки тому +40

    Beautiful and powerful voices!

  • @christinetucci9227
    @christinetucci9227 3 роки тому +3

    Stunning. When I saw this live in the theater I started crying after this opening number because it is so powerful in that theater. Really magnificent show.

  • @guitaristkenny
    @guitaristkenny 2 роки тому +1

    We flew from Scotland to New York last year and saw this! Without a doubt the greatest show on broadway ever

  • @michaelneff5293
    @michaelneff5293 2 роки тому +3

    Seeing this live in early June 2022 was a dream come true. It was amazing. I will definitely see it if I get the chance again.

  • @reneemsmelter1919
    @reneemsmelter1919 3 роки тому +11

    Thank you to the cast of the lion King for putting on a spectacular reopening of this amazing story. Just stunning beyond imagination. Thank you Renee Florida..

  • @kimkeller5155
    @kimkeller5155 3 роки тому +6

    This is the first Broadway show I saw and would love to see it again.

  • @SpaceAcesFull
    @SpaceAcesFull 3 роки тому +53

    Whoa! Was not expecting that. Absolutely amazing, can't even imagine how amazing on stage this would be! I hope to see it one day on Broadway! 🥰

    • @rinas7057
      @rinas7057 3 роки тому +1

      I’ve seen it twice years ago and it was amazing

    • @So_Sag
      @So_Sag 3 роки тому +2

      You'll cry like a newborn baby...you have to experience it live! It was truly greatness! Trust me...and come back here and tell me!

    • @andsoshebecameaphoenixandf561
      @andsoshebecameaphoenixandf561 3 роки тому

      @@So_Sag I took my two daughters and my mom 2019 in Miami. I cried so many times. They did a phenomenal job.

    • @TravelwithTasha393
      @TravelwithTasha393 Рік тому

      Took my best friend to her first Broadway show and she was so emotional seeing it. She was slapping the mess out of my shoulder because she was so amazed at how it was

  • @kaileyllewellyn
    @kaileyllewellyn 3 роки тому +36

    Wow this is beautiful and I have chills. Can't imagine what it's like seeing this show and can't imagine what the atmosphere feels like seeing this show in person.

    • @missybarbour6885
      @missybarbour6885 3 роки тому +2

      It came to my city on tour once. It was absolutely amazing. The drum beat corses through you and you feel like crying. At the closing note everyone explodes with applause.

    • @kaileyllewellyn
      @kaileyllewellyn 3 роки тому

      @@missybarbour6885 Sounds amazing! And I've heard nothing but great things about this show.

    • @CoaTravelNut
      @CoaTravelNut 3 роки тому +2

      it’s awesome! I was able to see it three times and let me tell you, the atmosphere is amazing!

    • @haleywilhite2111
      @haleywilhite2111 3 роки тому +1

      I cried in circle of life that's how moving it is

    • @c0ronariu5
      @c0ronariu5 3 роки тому +1

      It’s like nothing else. If I had to choose only one show to limit myself to forever, I’d pick this one.

  • @mesgb9820
    @mesgb9820 3 роки тому +6

    I've watched The Lion King 4 times, in different places. And it never fails to amaze me! This made me tear up - again! Bravo! 😍🤩🥳

  • @aprylb.3718
    @aprylb.3718 3 роки тому +1

    BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, Nothing compares to " The lion king" I get goose bumps and emotional every time!!

  • @EdricHsu
    @EdricHsu 3 роки тому +10

    Fantastic! Having only watched it from a far seat at a West End production decades ago, finally here we get to see in close up the intricate details and beauty of the puppetry, costumes and make up of each character and creature here!

  • @kristinschermann6581
    @kristinschermann6581 2 роки тому +13

    It saddens me that I can only hit the 'Like' button once....I have watched this performance at least 100 times, and still can't get enough ( I get teary-eyed every time) I mean, the Giraffes & Elephants... are you kidding me?!!1 SO profoundly beautiful, I can hardly stand it!!💞💕

  • @meeky0420
    @meeky0420 3 роки тому +6

    I can’t stop watching to see the puppeteers! Little shop is awesome too!

  • @jamesmaiolo4998
    @jamesmaiolo4998 3 роки тому +1

    I 1000/10 recommend seeing this show on Broadway. I saw this show in 2013 and it’s hands down my favorite of all time

  • @carlamurphy9328
    @carlamurphy9328 3 роки тому +5

    Lion King Broadway is amazing. I saw it 20 years ago.

  • @steviehills4256
    @steviehills4256 3 роки тому +4

    I miss live theatre SO much! I've been binging all of the Reopening Night videos & I'm crying at every single one of them!

  • @martinpatrick1746
    @martinpatrick1746 3 роки тому +1

    The Lion King back on the Broadway stage we also missed you nice to see all the shows back on stage.

  • @lucianoalonso4389
    @lucianoalonso4389 3 роки тому +2

    I remember 15 years ago I saw this as my 1st Broadway show and I just got goosebumps watching this

  • @rocknroll20024
    @rocknroll20024 3 роки тому +1

    I have seen this show three times and this opening still gets me. Oh what I give to see this show again

  • @kylecatdad
    @kylecatdad 3 роки тому +5

    I love how it started in a roof

  • @CoaTravelNut
    @CoaTravelNut 3 роки тому +146

    Petition to have Lion King perform in this year's Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!
    UPDATE: Sadly, it didn't happen in the 2021 parade, but petition to have Lion King perform in the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
    2nd UPDATE: IT’S HAPPENING!!!! The Lion King is performing in this years Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to celebrate it’s 25th anniversary!
    3rd UPDATE: Well, as of yesterday, my childhood visions have finally come true and for that, I will forever be grateful 🦁🥹❤️

  • @kisselsteinperformingarts
    @kisselsteinperformingarts 9 місяців тому

    Working on a playlist for a student this morning and this gift popped up in my feed. The tears are still flowing - this is such a powerful show.

  • @ajewel288
    @ajewel288 Рік тому +1

    What beautiful reintroduction to post-Covid Broadway 🙌🏽.

  • @christophercervantes5753
    @christophercervantes5753 3 роки тому +15

    No one has ever seen it performed like this!

  • @garciaaia08
    @garciaaia08 3 роки тому +3

    I cried the first time I heard this live when they did a series of shows in Manila.

  • @anndreastembridge367
    @anndreastembridge367 3 роки тому +8

    How I wish I could see it live! Beautiful guys! 🤩🤩🤩

  • @allieirick1418
    @allieirick1418 3 роки тому +3

    I’m going to see it in New York for the first time!! I’ve seen it many times but never in New York soooo pumped!!

  • @Letsgoplaces_retiredlife
    @Letsgoplaces_retiredlife 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing! Had the fortune of seeing it live at the Pantages theater. Hope to see it again one day.

  • @mollycblaeser
    @mollycblaeser 3 роки тому +1

    Forever the best musical adaptation of a Disney animated classic film.

  • @tinachandler3091
    @tinachandler3091 3 роки тому +2

    The character of Rafiki singing on 1WTC was perfect...the circle of life continues

  • @hleskomlan4817
    @hleskomlan4817 3 роки тому +18

    The Zulu/Xhosa language is so beautiful.

    • @elisemiller13
      @elisemiller13 3 роки тому +1

      Beautiful & powerful language (and this from a white skin girl). Would Love to see this ! Gorgeous, sound, movement & costumes. So beautifully conceived

    • @coconuts1483
      @coconuts1483 3 роки тому

      I really wasn’t expecting the clicks to be so accurate but it was just amazing

    • @livingfinance
      @livingfinance 11 днів тому

      African languages are beautiful

  • @heartsofgoldenrod
    @heartsofgoldenrod 3 роки тому +5

    These costumes are so powerful and profound. Beautiful!! 🦋

  • @angeldaniel7360
    @angeldaniel7360 3 роки тому +10

    I love this play ! I cannot wait to see again in New York!!!

  • @Withjoyfulsenescence
    @Withjoyfulsenescence 3 роки тому +1

    Any version of this song and performance is always a good watch.

  • @rach.cartier
    @rach.cartier 3 роки тому +1

    This musical is the most magical one i've ever seen!

  • @yssie5095
    @yssie5095 3 роки тому +7

    This performance always gives me goose bumps!!

  • @gatorjay7972
    @gatorjay7972 2 роки тому

    Nothing like a great song , performed by amazing singers, along with some spectacular NYC scenes to make it better.

  • @makeithappen4975
    @makeithappen4975 3 роки тому +1

    Please bring me to New York to witness these amazing bunch of people.

  • @JacquelineFox-xo6jn
    @JacquelineFox-xo6jn Рік тому +2

    Breathtaking 😮❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @debstockdale3270
    @debstockdale3270 3 роки тому +2

    Bawling! Love love love the lion king. So excited for Broadway to open

  • @kimberlimurphy1891
    @kimberlimurphy1891 3 роки тому

    I haven’t even seen the show yet and this right here made me cry. My absolute favorite movie of all time. I’m definitely seeing it next yr when it comes to my city!

  • @PRed1989
    @PRed1989 3 роки тому +5

    I think the 21st century needs more of these street perfomances. I would pay to watch a show like this outside.

  • @racky2227
    @racky2227 3 роки тому +6

    Seen this twice already. Going to take my 11 year old daughter to see it now that it’s back on Broadway.

  • @amberf3599
    @amberf3599 3 роки тому +7

    Absolutely beautiful production and magical cast.

  • @aleandraburckhardt9776
    @aleandraburckhardt9776 3 роки тому +3

    They Cannot Start Again Without THE KING!!!!!!!

  • @Allen.Fepuleai
    @Allen.Fepuleai 3 роки тому +7

    I live in California but I think I’d fly to NYC to see this show

  • @AM-bg9ni
    @AM-bg9ni 3 роки тому +8

    This play is awesome!

  • @janetlawson4482
    @janetlawson4482 3 роки тому

    Oh my goodness, when she held up Simba I got chills that didn’t leave until after they were finished, I so wish I could go see this.

  • @adrianaavila8853
    @adrianaavila8853 3 роки тому +2

    I watch every single one of these videos

  • @jeremyladebauche1632
    @jeremyladebauche1632 Рік тому +1

    This just makes me smile from ear to ear

  • @rochellefarias6644
    @rochellefarias6644 3 роки тому

    I got to see this on broadway when I was in elementary school and I still remember exactly where we were sitting. My favorite play to date.

  • @lennyramirez51
    @lennyramirez51 3 роки тому +9

    Wow!! That was wonderful!! Aaawww Thank You all for doing this,beautiful!!! 🥰😭 And yes,I cried!!

  • @trinaharris1312
    @trinaharris1312 3 роки тому

    I just wanna say I will personally save up enough to fly to New York to witness this God given masterpiece!!! The lion king is my favorite Disney movie and to see it on Broadway would b a dream come true! I got emotional just watching the video clips! I can only imagine they gon need an ambulance to carry me out n get a restraining order cos imma buy tix so many times! Lmao 🤣 love the hard work that went into this production! Xoxo from sunny CA

  • @tigerguy1013
    @tigerguy1013 2 роки тому

    I want them to come back to Spokane so much. I saw them in 2018 and it’s still the best performance I’ve ever seen and I don’t see it ever being topped

  • @oscarchanis5627
    @oscarchanis5627 3 роки тому +6

    puedo escuchar millones de veces esta canción , la vi en Londres y casi quede sin habla . llore todo el espectáculo de alegría.

  • @IeshaWaysJones
    @IeshaWaysJones 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful!!! Glad Bway is back!
    Will watch a thousand versions of this performance, the Subway one was my fave, now this one tops it.

  • @UserInterface00
    @UserInterface00 3 роки тому +2

    Lion King is one of the best on Broadway 🎭

  • @annikabloomdahl1384
    @annikabloomdahl1384 3 роки тому

    What I like most about this is that it genuinely seems like people telling this story. Not sure how else to word that, but it has the same vibe as a campfire story, but taken absolutely to the next level

  • @lilysong1321
    @lilysong1321 3 роки тому

    This was my first musical. My friend and I were taken to see it for like my 13th birthday. I have loved Broadway since and it remains one of the most wanted things on my bucket list.

  • @auriella911
    @auriella911 3 роки тому +4

    One day im gonna watch this live. Hopefully soon!

  • @Vaderd2k926
    @Vaderd2k926 3 роки тому +2

    I’m not crying….YOU’RE crying!

  • @gothard5
    @gothard5 3 роки тому +1

    This was simply amazing. I loved seeing Black Album in the background, too. That was pretty cool.

  • @reneemoreno8030
    @reneemoreno8030 3 роки тому +1

    Makes me cry as well...

  • @MusicGirl881
    @MusicGirl881 2 місяці тому

    Every time I see this…those first few seconds I get goosebumps all over and I start to tear up about to cry ❤❤

  • @ladyplscalmdown
    @ladyplscalmdown 3 роки тому +1

    was enjoying this spectacular performance by the Lion King cast and did a double take towards the end- BTS Samsung advertisement in the background distracted me for abit hahaha

  • @Fandomonium456
    @Fandomonium456 3 роки тому +6

    Sorry but why am I crying at literally just a video of them?

  • @sophiat2058
    @sophiat2058 3 роки тому +5

    This song live always gives me goosebumps! Love ❤

  • @joanadavis479
    @joanadavis479 3 роки тому +2

    This felt like a love letter to New York ❤

  • @justintrimpey8862
    @justintrimpey8862 23 дні тому

    I was 4 years old when the lion King was made it made my childhood incredible

  • @elmagno2170
    @elmagno2170 3 роки тому

    Thank you for bringing it back my childhood, I will definitely will watch with my kids this movie. I love you all! Forever AFRICA ❤️

  • @timotek6051
    @timotek6051 2 роки тому

    Love the soaring majestic harmonious blend of voices contrasted against the background urban sprawl of modern building...such a contrast of traditional and modern

  • @Lisa.G412
    @Lisa.G412 3 роки тому +2

    This gave me chills

  • @slam4119
    @slam4119 3 роки тому +4

    Damn this clip, it made me cry!

  • @beautyan5309
    @beautyan5309 3 роки тому +1

    All cast is highly talented