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Bob Abelman
Touring ‘The Lion King’ time-worn but still spectacular.
To see a full review of this show, read Bob Abelman's blog here or go to: www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/
Roy Berko
If you have not seen the stage version of “The Lion King” do it now! Due to the complicated technical aspects, and exceptional puppets and costumes, no community theatre is going to be able to duplicate the production qualities. Besides, these are difficult roles to sing, dance and act. It takes professionals to pull it off. Go! Enjoy! But, maybe leave the young and more sensitive kids at home.
To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.
Howard Gollop
Fortunately, there are enough theatrical diversions and visual
flourishes to render an overall enjoyable evening, not the least of
which is the choreography by Garth Fagan. A Joffrey Ballet-style dance
of lioness hunters is most striking, although, for some
reason, this tour offers a truncated rendition of the show's biggest
hit, "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," which originally featured a Cirque
du Soleil style interlude.
But nothing tops that opening vista of the African animal kingdom -- an
atmospheric triumph of set design by Richard Hudson and lighting design
by Donald Holder -- paying homage to the title star of the show. The
opening also pays tribute to one of the greatest
Broadway talents of contemporary Broadway -- director and puppet master
Julie Taymor.
Mark Horning
This
is a show that will easily sell out throughout its next performances
so get your tickets quickly. It is a totally immersive theater
experience that will take your breath away. It has it all: grandeur,
spectacle, comedy, tragedy, sound, music, dancing, puppets and great
performances. This show is age appropriate for age ten and up but may
be too dark and sensory intense for younger children.
To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's Review here.
