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How ‘The Lion King’ Has Captivated Broadway For 25 Years | Vanity Fair

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To celebrate 25 years of ‘The Lion King’ On Broadway, go behind the curtain with the creators as they break down the craftsmanship and artistry behind every aspect of the long-running musical. From operating over 200 puppets to dressing the actors in roughly 2000 costume pieces each night, see how ‘The Lion King’ has captivated audiences for 25 years.

Director: Jameer Pond
Director of Photography: Cole Evelev
Editor: Matt Colby
Featuring:
– Lynda White, Puppet Supervisor
– Stacey Stephens, Associate Costume Designer (US) & Wardrobe Supervisor
– Antonia Gianino, Stage Manager
– Ntomb’khona Dlamini, Performer (Ensemble, Rafiki understudy)
– Shacura Wade, Performer (Ensemble, Cheetah)
Creative Producer: Frank Cosgriff
Coordinating Producer: Madison Coffey
Associate Producer: Jess Gordon
Line Producer: Romeeka Powell
Production Manager: Mark Bond
Production Coordinator: Jamal Colvin
Camera Operators: Jack Belisle, Brad Wickham
Gaffer: Gautam Kadian
Sound Mixer: Rehanna Chandan
Production Assistant: Lea Donenberg
Post Production Supervisor: Nick Ascanio
Post Production Coordinators: Jovan James
Supervising Editor: Kameron Key
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
Special Thanks: Michael Strassheim


0:00 “There’s over 200 puppets that are in the show”
01:45 Lion Mask Detail
2:47 Operating Zazu
3:58 Operating The Cheetah Puppet
5:04 Costumes
6:17 Rafiki’s Costume
9:14 The Scar Costume
9:57 Stage Managing The Lion King
11:04 Pride Rock
11:59 25 Years Of The Lion King

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  1. Maria

    December 27, 2022 at 5:06 pm

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    December 27, 2022 at 5:29 pm

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  3. Pupperito20

    December 27, 2022 at 5:29 pm

    Anyone else want to see Lion King on Broadway so bad?

    • NuNu

      December 27, 2022 at 5:49 pm

      Meeee!!! I’ve always wanted to see it! Never been to a Broadway show!

    • jankay

      December 27, 2022 at 6:57 pm

      I’ve already watched it in Toronto but yes, it’s also my dream to watch it on Broadway one day.

    • KeybladeMasterMind

      December 27, 2022 at 7:18 pm

      Saw it in Chicago. Was awesome

    • Lydia OBrien-Lynn

      December 27, 2022 at 7:41 pm

      saw it in toronto! it was amazing

  4. Thiago Teixeira

    December 27, 2022 at 6:43 pm

    Ah yes, my favorite movie of all time!

  5. rdj9606

    December 27, 2022 at 6:50 pm

    Phenomenal video, love it!! ❤️ Long live the King of Broadway, The Lion King. 🥳

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