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

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1 year ago

December 27, 2022

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

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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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December 27, 2022 at 5:06 pm

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Pupperito20

December 27, 2022 at 5:29 pm

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

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- NuNu
  
  December 27, 2022 at 5:49 pm
  
  Meeee!!! I’ve always wanted to see it! Never been to a Broadway show!
  
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- 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.
  
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- KeybladeMasterMind
  
  December 27, 2022 at 7:18 pm
  
  Saw it in Chicago. Was awesome
  
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- Lydia OBrien-Lynn
  
  December 27, 2022 at 7:41 pm
  
  saw it in toronto! it was amazing
  
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Thiago Teixeira

December 27, 2022 at 6:43 pm

Ah yes, my favorite movie of all time!

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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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