![]() Julie Taymore began workshopping the musical in August 1996 and later premiered it for the top Disney executives. After an initial viewing of The Lion King, she saw many elements that are timeless in storytelling: a young man outcast from his home, royalty seething for power, tales of romance and innocence. She hadn’t even seen the movie and wasn’t sure if she would want to take the job because she didn’t believe Disney and her esthetic could match. ![]() In the search for a musical adaptation for The Lion King, Disney tapped Julie Taymor – at the time 44 years old – who was known for her experimental puppetry and risk-taking theatre productions.
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