Β Picture credit: http://thelionking.com.sg/
I was hoping to get a free ticket to the Lion King Musical last two Thursdays ago. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to get one, so I found my own way and got discounted tickets at least.
I searched via GumTree and bought four tickets from Max, who sold us S$55/pax instead of the original price of S$65/pax. The show opened last March 2011 and was supposed to close last June. But maybe because of great public demand, it got extended to the end of this month.
My housemate, Aby, is so much of a big fan of the Lion King production that if given a chance, she said, she’d watch it for the second time. She was one of the first in the first batch of people who reserved and bought ticket for the show. She even bought a book-memorabilia as a lovely keepsake, because audiences are not allowed to take photos and videos while the play is on.
Yesterday, I’ve finally experienced and witnessed this “astonishing triumph of theatrical imagination” (quoted from London Evening Standard). It was a grand show filled with colorful and incredible costumes, artistic changing of backgrounds and wonderful songs that made me relish my childhood escapades much.
The venue was at the Marina Bay Sands Theater. The atmosphere was trembling. The characters, I could see, were truly dipped in zeal and drenched in devotion as their voices and dance moves sparkled with eminent gracefulness. Every bit was just so…hauntingly beautiful that even before I went to sleep last night, the melodies were still in me.
Aside from the cute and funny Timon and Pumbaa, my favorite character was Rafiki whose voice echoed in the whole of the theater and astounded the audiences. Her performance was so captivating that you could almost feel the emotion running through her veins, transcending her own body, filling up yours and covering you in goosebumps. It was hypnotizing (perhaps adding to this was that she sang in Swahili, a foreign language we all couldn’t understand).
I’m also proud to say that the kid who played as the young Simba is a Filipino! Here’s a stolen shot of him and Mufasa:
It was my first time to ever watch a live musical. I was so moved!
As said, the show is still playing until end of October. You still have two weeks to make that purchase while tickets are still available. So quickly now, book. : )
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It was my first time to ever watch a live musical. I was so moved! I really enjoy this great show.
Lion King the Musical Will Make You Laugh and Cry
Lion King has one of the best stories and seeing it in a live play would really be great,
I have seen the movie many times and really very touching. This is one musical that we should not miss knowing that they have good musics in the show.
I absolutely love The Lion King movie franchise but have yet to see a theater production. Thanks for sharing this π It would have been great to watch this one π Great job on getting discounted tickets! π
You’re welcome! π You should see it next time and you’ll have no regrets.
You should see more musicals! You’d be amazed at how good the local performers are π I highly recommend “Rivalry: An Ateneo-La Salle Musical” too.
Whaha I didn’t know we have that. Okay, I will search for it and stay tuned to when it will play. Thanks for the share, Jason. π
this is so cool!! I am a fan of the movie and the musical must be so awesome!
Yup, it was super awesome. It can make you cry, even. π
I never pictured a Lion King Musical but it looks really good. I just recently introduced my boy with the first Lion King movie and he loved it. I guess he’ll love this one as well.
For now you can watch the videos on YouTube. They are likely similar to the actual musical. π
I want to watch Lion King Musical too! Please Take me to Singapore! =)
Haha the musical is done performing in Singapore! Next time when it’s near Asia, I will let you know. π
Long live LION KING. Even my 2 little kids are hooked up with this oldie but goodie cartoon movie. Love it.
Wow! I’d like to be able to see Lion King too, soon!
It’s great especially for kids! π