The Lion King does an encore at The Majestic Theater, Texas 

Although no longer in theatres in South Africa, The Lion King is by no means over. Beginning its second visit to The Majestic Theatre, San Antonio, Texas. Micahel Curry, puppet designer for the touring play, relates that the opening scene is more than just a primer to display the costumes, but sets up the audience to invest emotion in the play.  

The opener breaks down any preconceived notions visitors of the play may have about the play, opening them to the unique interpretation of the 1994 hit Disney film. The film begins with the arrival of the animals to render homage to the newly born male lion, Simba. The stage performance sees members of the cast troop through the audience, making the play more intimate for the audience.  

The original puppetry designs were expected to be animatronic, which, says Curry, was idiotic and destined for failure from the beginning. Teaming up with director Julie Taymor, Curry managed to pull off the hugely successful show for audiences all over the world.  

The team take up another partnership in “Spiderman: Turn off the Dark” expected to be in theatres by February. Curry states that although there won’t be much puppetry, it’s going to be a fantastic show.  

The Special Platinum Edition of Disney’s The Lion King  is available from WantItAll at the Best Price of R892.00.