‘Disney+ to premiere special concert event ‘The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl”

LOS ANGELES — “It’s the circle of life, and it moves us all.”

It’s been over 30 years since the iconic animated hit “The Lion King” premiered, and along with it came a hit soundtrack.

In celebration of the film’s 30th anniversary, the Hollywood Bowl presented a live-to-film concert named “The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl,” which premiered on Disney+ on February 7th.

The show showcased remarkable performances by a 70-person orchestra, a talented group of dancers, cutting-edge projection mapping visuals, and the acclaimed costumes and puppetry from the Broadway production.

On The Red Carpet spoke to costume designer Marina Toybina, who said she pulled inspiration from the entire “Lion King” history.

Aside from the stunning visual elements and production design, the concert boasted a lineup that included the voices of the original film cast and members of the Broadway cast. Performers such as Lebo M, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Jason Weaver, Ernie Sabella, Billy Eichner, and Broadway stars Heather Headley and Bradley Gibson were part of the event.

Special guests North West and EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson will also make appearances.

“The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl” is produced by Disney Concerts, Fulwell 73 Productions, AMP Worldwide and Live Nation-Hewitt Silva, the incredible team that produced the four-time Emmy-nominated “Disney’s Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl” with Fulwell 73 Productions also having produced the Emmy Award-winning “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium.”

Gabe Turner and Sally Wood are creative showrunners, Paul Dugdale serves as director and Misty Buckley is production designer.

“The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl” begins streaming February 7 on Disney+.

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