The Lion King on Broadway

Last Sunday I went to see "The Lion King" on Broadway for my 9th birthday. It was AWESOME!!! In "The Circle of Life", all different animals came on stage: elephants, zebras, antelopes, cheetahs, birds and other animals. Tshidi Manye, who played the Rafiki has an incredible voice!

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While she was singing, the sun started rising in the background and it looked like a scene from the African savanna. Some animals, including an adult elephant and a baby one, came on stage by walking down the aisles. It was beautiful! And for "One by One" some of the singers were in the audience swinging long poles with a bird on top. My mom even cried a few times because it was so emotional. It really was. Her favorite songs are "They Live in You" and "He Lives in You". My favorite character was Zazu (maybe because I played Zazu a few weeks ago and knew the lines) played by Cameron Pow.

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He said some very funny lines that were not in the movie. For instance when "I Just Can’t Wait To Be King" started, they closed the curtains and he was the only actor you could see, he said “These curtains look like my shower curtains from Ikea.” 😆

But the person who I think projected the best and acted the best overall was Scar who was played by Gareth Saxe. You could really feel it when he talked.

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I liked the setup for the hyenas’ place. It looked very authentic and it even gave me the creeps because it looked so real. I was so sad when the show was over. If you ever have a chance to see this show, you really should. The tickets are expensive, but it’s totally worth it. Trust me. The best birthday gift ever!

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Here is a great video to watch: Circle of Life 360º

My birthday is coming up!

My 9th birthday is only a few days away. Usually my mom decorates our dining room for my birthday. It is always the theme of my party for that year and every year I am very excited to see all the decorations when I wake up in the morning.

When I was turning 7, the theme was "Frozen". I loved "Frozen" back then and I even ended up dressing up as Elsa for Halloween.

Then for my 8th birthday last year, I had a safari themed birthday party. It was super special and all my guest received nice goodie bags with a plush giraffe and zebra popcorn. I know some of my friends still enjoy the giraffes they got from me.

But this year we are doing something completely different. I’m not going to have decorations or a party because guess what! I’m going to see "The Lion King" on Broadway in New York City instead!!! I am soooo excited!!!

In November I was in "The Lion King Kids" in the C.A.S.T. theater production. I got the part of Zazu. I loved performing on stage! I know the Broadway show will be so much better though! I can't wait!

While in New York City I’m also going to the American Girl doll store with my doll whose name is Katie. It will be a big day for me and Katie and I will tell you all about it.