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VIDEO: Broadway in Detroit Performs From THE LION KING on America's Thanksgiving Parade

The Lion King runs at the Detroit Opera House from January 27 - February 20, 2022.

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Members of Broadway in Detroit, featuring the Detroit Youth Choir, performed a song from The Lion King with cast member Selloane Nhkela during America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.

The Lion King runs at the Detroit Opera House from January 27 - February 20, 2022.

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney's THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Detroit!

More than 90 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular - one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway's most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.

Learn more at https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/shows/disneys-the-lion-king.

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