From the Savanna To Broadway at The Lion King | LION | National Geographic

Summary by Krater

National Geographic producer and director Faith Musembi goes backstage at Broadway's The Lion King, exploring the handmade masks, puppetry mechanics, and animal-inspired choreography that connect the stage production to real-world African wildlife.

From the video

Answers: What goes on behind the scenes at Broadway's The Lion King?

• The Lion King on Broadway backstage tour
• Puppet and mask making for theater
• Animal-inspired choreography in dance
• African wildlife and cultural influences
• National Geographic Lion documentary

What it concludes

• The masks and puppets in The Lion King on Broadway are intricate works of art designed to allow actors to embody animal spirits.
• The choreography of The Lion King on Broadway incorporates authentic animal movements inspired by African wildlife.
• Parallels exist between the behaviors of wild lions in National Geographic's Lion and the interactions of characters in The Lion King on Broadway.