1990's
"Lion King"
1994 Movie Production
The Lion King is a 1994 American animated epic musical film, produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the 32nd Disney animated feature film. The story takes place in a kingdom of lions in Africa and was influenced by William Shakespeare's Hamlet. The film was produced during a period known as the Disney Renaissance. The music was composed by Elton John and the lyrics were written by Tim Rice.
The Lion King was released on June 15, 1994, to a positive reaction from critics, who praised the film for its music, story, and animation. It finished its theatrical run as the highest-grossing release of 1994 and the second highest-grossing film of all time. The Lion King garnered two Academy Awards for its achievement in music and the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
The Lion King was released on June 15, 1994, to a positive reaction from critics, who praised the film for its music, story, and animation. It finished its theatrical run as the highest-grossing release of 1994 and the second highest-grossing film of all time. The Lion King garnered two Academy Awards for its achievement in music and the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Story
Mufasa is the king at Pride Rock and his son, Simba, is destined to take over the throne after him, but when Mufasa’s brother Scar hatches a plan to kill them both, the kingdom is thrown into turmoil. Though Scar’s plan succeeds in deposing Mufasa, young Simba lives and grows up with his friends Timon and Pumbaa, a meerkat and a warthog, in the jungle. One day, Simba encounters an old friend, Nala, and she convinces him to return to Pride Rock to claim the throne that is rightfully his and lead the kingdom back to order and prosperity.
Movie Trailer
1997 Broadway Production
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Since its Broadway opening on Nov. 13, 1997, more than 70 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular - one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. The Lion King has earned six Tony Awards, including one for Best Musical.
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Making Of (ABC News)
"Circle of Life" (Good Morning America) |
"Shadowland" (clip) |
"I Just Can't Wait to be King"
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The Lion King Broadway cast takes over a NYC Subway and sings "Circle Of Life" |
Classroom Education Series
"From Screen to Stage""An Actor Prepares" |
"Behind the Story""Discover the Costumes" |
"Meet the Characters""Masks and Puppets" |
"Making the Music" |
"Dance and Movement" |
"Newsies"
1992 Movie Production
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Newsies is a 1992 American musical film produced by Walt Disney Pictures. Loosely based on the New York City Newsboys Strike of 1899 and featuring twelve original songs from composers Alan Menken and J.A.C. Redford, it stars Christian Bale, David Moscow, Bill Pullman, Robert Duvall and Ann-Margret. The film was an initial box office bomb and received negative reviews at the time of its release, but later gained a cult following on home video.
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Behind the Scenes (Disney Magazine) |
Story
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Set in New York City at the turn of the century, NEWSIES is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teenaged 'newsies,' who dreams only of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. But when publishing titans Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise distribution prices at the newsboys' expense, Jack finds a cause to fight for and rallies newsies from across the city to strike for what's right.
NEWSIES is inspired by the real-life 'Newsboy Strike of 1899,' when newsboy Kid Blink led a band of orphan and runaway newsies on a two-week-long action against Pulitzer, Hearst and other powerful newspaper publishers. |
Songs from the Movie
"Seize the Day" |
"Santa Fe" |
2012 Broadway Production
Since opening on Broadway in 2011, Newsies has played 1,711 performances between Broadway and the North American tour, to more than 2.5 million Audience members in 65 cities across the country.
It features a Tony Award-winning score with music by eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken and is produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.
When it opened in 2012, Newsies was intended for a Broadway run of just 101 performances. The show's fiercely devoted fans, self-proclaimed 'fansies,' had other ideas, however. They propelled the show to a run of 1,005 performances, attendance of more than 1 million and a gross of over $100M. While on Broadway, Newsies received 23 major theatrical nominations - including eight Tony Award nods - and won awards for best score and choreography.
It features a Tony Award-winning score with music by eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken and is produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.
When it opened in 2012, Newsies was intended for a Broadway run of just 101 performances. The show's fiercely devoted fans, self-proclaimed 'fansies,' had other ideas, however. They propelled the show to a run of 1,005 performances, attendance of more than 1 million and a gross of over $100M. While on Broadway, Newsies received 23 major theatrical nominations - including eight Tony Award nods - and won awards for best score and choreography.
Show Trailer |
"Seize the Day"
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"Carrying the Banner" at Disneyland
Behind the Scenes: Music |
Behind the Scenes: Backstage |
Behind the Scenes: Recording the Soundtrack |
Behind the Scenes: Choreography |
