BroadwayWorld is Most Thankful For: Long Running Shows- THE LION KING

Thanksgiving might be over, but that doesn't mean that there isn't anything left to be thankful for this year! Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld brought you entries from over 60 of Broadway's biggest stars on what they are counting their blessings for (CLICK HERE to check out the full list), but now we turn the tables and share with you the reasons why we are thankful this holiday season.

It's Broadway's long-running shows that keep Times Square bustling year-round with theatre-goers from around the world who are making it to the Great White Way for their first time. The Lion King just celebrated its 16th anniversary at the Minskoff Theatre, having played over 6660 performances.

About the Show: Based on the 1994 Disney animated film, THE LION KING continues to reign as one of the most popular shows on Broadway and around the world. The global phenomenon is the winner of more than 70 major awards worldwide, including the Tony Award for Best Musical, and the Grammy for Best Musical Show Album.

Curret Cast: "Scar" is played by Gareth Saxe, Alton Fitzgerald White is "Mufasa," Tshidi Manye is the baboon shaman "Rafiki," Jeffrey Kuhn portrays the hornbilled bird "Zazu," Ben Jeffrey is the warthog "Pumbaa" and Fred Berman is the meerkat "Timon." Mufasa's son, "Simba," the lion prince born to be king, is played by Aaron Nelson, and Chantel Riley is the lioness "Nala."

Signature Songs: "Circle of Life," "I Just Can't Wait to Be King," "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," "Shadowland," and "Hakuna Matata"

Cast of The Lion King

Cast of The Lion King

Cast of The Lion King