Hi, Page Turner here! You know, Broadway shows are the best. And guess what! I just read the most AWESOME article ever! Disney's The Lion King on Broadway is going to be doing the show with actors---and real lions. Oh yeah! Why haven't they done this earlier? The lions are completely tamed, like circus lions, and have been trained to respond to basic hand signals. The directors of the Broadway Musical hit, The Lion King decided that these marvelous creatures would enhance the viewers experience of the timeless Disney classic. After the show, the handlers give a presentation about the lions and their natural habitats. I really want to go to New York so I can see this! Here's the full article from www.thelatestnewsdisney.com:
"When Callie Peterson, the director of the Disney Broadway Musical, The Lion King, suggested that the show include actual lions along with the human actors, everyone knew that it was either madness or brilliance. The latter proved to be true as handlers came and trained the lions specifically for the show, and all of the cast learned to work with the majestic beasts. As one actress, Nancy Evans says, "It was like no other acting experience I've ever had. Seeing the lions on stage made the musical come alive, and allowed me to connect with the character I was playing in a very real way." So what gave director Peterson this stroke of genius? She says that it was while watching the musical Finding Nemo at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom that she drew inspiration. The cast wore costumes that reflected the fish they were playing, but each member held up a beautifully designed puppet to play with, so the audience could both see the person, and the character working together on stage. "Why not do the same with real lions?" Callie Peterson asked us, "Many have been trained safely for the circus, and those in captivity have formed a trust toward humans." Although it hasn't been released yet, acclaimed critics who have had the privilege to view it all agree that it was one of the most inspiring shows they had seen in years. "It was new, fresh, and exciting," Jason Seaman writes, "It was amazing to see the musical in its live interpretation, and even more amazing to see it on stage." Although some may have some questions about the safety of lions on stage, or the treatment these animals are receiving, many experts have agreed that it is actually very safe. "We have handlers all around," Handler Henry Graham said, "And we've known these lions for years. I've even raised one them myself. I trust these lions, and they're family. We make sure all of the safety regulations are followed for the boarding of these lions, and have been approved with lengthy visits by officials. I think that these lions live better than I do! These lions are in good hands, and the audience and cast are completely safe." With that said, the Disney Broadway Musical, the Lion King, should expect to see a tremendous turnout as many come to view the incredible show featuring real lions. A large male lion named Bandia will be playing Mufasa, a female lion named Utani will be playing Nala, Simba will be played by a young lion named Si Kweli, and Scar is played by the male lion Akicheka. If you're like the rest of the writers at www.thelatestnewsdisney.com, then you'll be waiting at the doors on opening day! Tickets cost 70.00 to 80.00 dollars, and the show will start touring in a year. Practice your roar, and go wild with the new amazing Broadway Lion King!"
"The Lion King Musical Experiences Changes" ---www.thelatestnewsdisney.com
Isn't that so awesome? I really want to go there! I love animals, and lions are so amazing. If you ever go to see this show, please tell me. I think it looks great! Have a good day, guys! Page Turner, over and out.
-----page turnerp.s. If you thought that was real, then you've been April Fooled! All interviews are fake and I added words to the poster. If you got tricked, say hi in the comments. Have fun today!
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