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Shadowland (The Lion King)
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"Shadowland" is a song written by Lebo M, Hans Zimmer, and Mark Mancina for the musical The Lion King (1997), a stage adaptation of Disney's 1994 animated feature film of the same name. Based on the song "Lea Halalela ", a track featured on Lebo's Lion King-inspired concept album Rhythm of the Pride Lands (1995), Lebo composed the track with Zimmer, while both Lebo and Mancina contributed new lyrics to its melody. Lebo based the song's lyrics on his own experiences having been exiled from South Africa during apartheid, therefore imbuing "Shadowland" with themes about refugeeism and survival.
Director Julie Taymor used "Shadowland" to develop Nala into a stronger, more complex heroine than how she is depicted in the animated film.
Director Julie Taymor used "Shadowland" to develop Nala into a stronger, more complex heroine than how she is depicted in the animated film.
Actress Kissy Simmons (pictured) has become closely associated with the song after Headley's departure; both renditions have been praised.
Actress Kissy Simmons (pictured) has become closely associated with the song after Headley's departure; both renditions have been praised.
The Lion King (musical)
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The Lion King is a stage musical with music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, and a book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, with additional music and lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor, and Hans Zimmer. It is based on the 1994 Walt Disney Animation Studios' film of the same name. Directed by Taymor, the musical features actors in animal costumes as well as giant, hollow puppets. The show is produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.
The Lion King on Broadway showing originally at the New Amsterdam Theater (shown); it is now showing at the Minskoff.
The Lion King on Broadway showing originally at the New Amsterdam Theater (shown); it is now showing at the Minskoff.
The Lion King in the West End
The Lion King in the West End
First Lady Michelle Obama joins the cast of the U.S. touring company onstage after their performance at the Kids' State Dinner in the East Room of the
First Lady Michelle Obama joins the cast of the U.S. touring company onstage after their performance at the Kids' State Dinner in the East Room of the White House
London; Lyceum Theatre
London; Lyceum Theatre