Fantine
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Is it like the film?I'm sure someone must've already asked this before, but I'm new to the show and I wondered if it's the same as the movie.
This show is coming the The Netherlands soon, so maybe I'll go and see it 
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iwannabeastar0889
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the musical follows closely to the movie....but it is so much more magical! it is worth seeing!
Star
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RainbowJude
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Is THE LION KING like the film?The staged version of THE LION KING uses the film as a starting point and then adds material. Some of this material works very well but a large chunk in the second act is completely unnecessary and interval is in the wrong place. However, the concept for the staging is excellent and the show is worth seeing - particularly if you have a cast that manages to connect their characterisation with their puppets.
Later days
David
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Fantine
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Thank you so much. I think I'll persuade my aunt in going there ^^
I wonder how the dutch version will be ^^
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Michelle
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Oh, the stage version is so much more than the movie. For one thing, Lebo M and other's additional music far outshines anything Elton John/Tim Rice came up with (not a fan). Then there's the unbelievable staging! It's just beautiful - the most amazing theatrical experience you'll ever have!
Enjoy!
Michelle
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Fantine
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Thank you so much!! I will definately go and see it when it starts
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briggsgirl
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amazing...i saw it twice. have fun!
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act4ever
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I thought it was pretty good.... the only things that held the show up were the costumes and the set..
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chicsta
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No way! the Australian costumes are BRILLIANT! All the puppets and stuff. I think it's fantastic 
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Megan the Phantom Girlie
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It's brilliant. I had a wonderful time, except for almost throwing up and missing part of my favorite song ("Be Prepared"). The good part was that my mum got out of her seat and went around to meet me... and ended up squeezing past some hyenas in the hallway...
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The Very Angry Woman
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The movie is far better as a cohesive piece of entertainment.
The visual elements onstage don't hide the floppy score and needless additions to the book.
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Clock
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Re: Is THE LION KING like the film? | RainbowJude wrote: | The staged version of THE LION KING uses the film as a starting point and then adds material. Some of this material works very well but a large chunk in the second act is completely unnecessary and interval is in the wrong place. However, the concept for the staging is excellent and the show is worth seeing - particularly if you have a cast that manages to connect their characterisation with their puppets.
Later days
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This is all true. The second act drags a little bit. But mostly it is very good.
I would love to play Rafiki
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Rumexcigo
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The stage show is awesome. I saw it in Hollywood a few years ago and, though it is the same as the movie, it is much more worth the trip! The choreography and costumes are amazing.
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smilinggiggle
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I think its worth seeing. It was great with the costumes and the puppets and all the music
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Fantine
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I'm going in a week
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flying_pigs
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Im going in a week too! Ive been reading this thread to see what the show is like! Overall it sounds really good and Im really excited!
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Fantine
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I loved it! I was in tears during the whole opening and it was overall a really good show! It was as if they had brought the film to life... Really great show
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