The Lion King is a musical play based on the 1994 Walt Disney Animation Studios' animated feature film of the same name with music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, and book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, along with additional music and lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor, and Hans Zimmer. Directed by Taymor, the musical features actors in animal costumes as well as giant, hollow puppets. The show is produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.
History with the Macy's Parade[]
The Lion King first performed at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2022, celebrating the show's 25th anniversary. For their performance on the NBC telecast, the show's cast performed the iconic opening number, "Circle of Life."