Cast of Broadway’s ‘The Lion King’ performs ‘Circle of Life’ | GMA 

Doesn't matter how many times I hear the intro, I get serious chills. Have to see the entire production again!

This musical always makes me cry, without fail.

WHY AM I CRYING?!? I have listened to this song a thousand times, but seeing them performing it around the city I was crying the entire time!

No matter how it’s performed, this opening act to the Lion King always feels exhilarating! 👑

Anyone else cry through the entire performance? It felt like a weight being lifted

This was beautiful and well-put-together editing. From African jungle to the Concrete Jungle

This is one of the most visually astounding plays ever. It’s so amazing how the animal heads and the people wearing animal outfits and all the garb just works. Who ever dreamed up the costuming is a genius.

Watching this on my phone screen gave me the goosebumps, I can’t imagine what it would be like in person.

I love The Lion King would like to see this performance live one of these days

The costume is Magnificent and the music is so lovely.

My husband and I are visiting New York for the first time ever next month and we got tickets to see this amazing Broadway show! So excited!!!

I saw this on broadway several years ago - the costumes, the singing, the set etc..it’s all phenomenal!

This is a damned good show. I’ve seen it twice and can’t wait to see it again with my grandchildren.

If you live in America!!! You have to make it a goal to see this show!! Definitely a Bucket List experience!. Even this little snippet brings you to tears.

Petition to have Lion King perform in this year's Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! UPDATE: Sadly, it didn't happen in the 2021 parade, but petition to have Lion King perform in the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! 2nd UPDATE: IT’S HAPPENING!!!! The Lion King is performing in this years Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to celebrate it’s 25th anniversary! 3rd UPDATE: Well, as of yesterday, my childhood visions have finally come true and for that, I will forever be grateful 🦁🥹❤️

The sad part is that they only remember us when we sing, after this song they forget about us. We’re a beautiful and talented nation indeed!

This is such a beautiful musical. My husband took me on a date night to see it and it was amazing. The beginning with the circle of life brought tears to my eyes. Everything is amazing, with costumes, scenery and music, this show is great for all. It definitely is a must see.

The Lion King "Circle of Life" performance moved me to tears. I could not understand what in the world was wrong with me until I read others experienced the same emotion. I initially saw the performances of "Circle of Life", on Late Night TV and also on the "2022", Thanksgiving Day Parade. I plan to see the Broadway Production this year. Thanks to all involved.

No matter how old i get, it still gives me chills. Im old asf now and still love it.

I saw the musical 3 times in the early 2000's. I saw them once in LA and twice in San Francisco. With the original cast each time and the original and amazing Rafiki every time as well. One of the times was with my autistic daughter and her friends for her Sweet 16th birthday.They perform in smaller theaters to give the audience the BEST experience and to benefit the theatres themselves which I fully support. When the life sized elephant and giraffe came trodding from the back of the theater through the audience, I grabbed my heart as it moved me so. My daughter and her friends LOVED IT! There were tears everywhere. They STILL talk about it. She's now 33.I'm awestruck each time I see this performed as I go back to how I felt then! IF you are reading this and you haven't seen it, I urge you to try to see at least once performance. It will change you and stay with you forever!

I've seen this twice and I could LITERALLY see this a hundred more and never get sick of it....such incredible talent....the costumes, makeup, the actors...everything was so amazing. I still give props to the giraffes.

This just makes me cry every time. Such a beautiful and moving song!

I've seen this live numerous times at the Fox Theater while working the show and it gives me chills every time.

Beautiful and powerful voices!

In 2003 in Charlotte NC I saw the Lion King for the first time and fell in love with the show. I would go to work on Monday and book airline tickets to go see it in NYC and London the following year. 27 performances later it still takes my breath away. Next year for my 57th birthday were going to Columbia SC to see it and I can not think of a better show to have my boyfriend experience as his first Broadway show.

We flew from Scotland to New York last year and saw this! Without a doubt the greatest show on broadway ever

Seeing this live in early June 2022 was a dream come true. It was amazing. I will definitely see it if I get the chance again.

I love how it started in a roof

Working on a playlist for a student this morning and this gift popped up in my feed. The tears are still flowing - this is such a powerful show.

Saw the musical many years ago at the Lyceum in London. Never expected to get this emotional from this intro number but it did. Tears started streaming from my eyes as soon as they started singing. It was so beautiful and magnificent. Love how they put together this one in our modern world. ❤️

I’m not crying….YOU’RE crying!

Saw this two nights ago for my birthday, at Minskoff Theatre. Absolute dream come true, and this opening number made me tear up! Everything from the acting, to the singing, dancing, costumes, and storytelling are so perfect in this production! Can't wait to go back and see it again!

Best version I've ever heard of this song. Awesomely talented people.

Lion King Broadway is amazing. I saw it 20 years ago.

The Zulu/Xhosa language is so beautiful.

I've watched The Lion King 4 times, in different places. And it never fails to amaze me! This made me tear up - again! Bravo! 😍🤩🥳

This is the first Broadway show I saw and would love to see it again.

Those aerial shots of Rafiki 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Thank you to the cast of the lion King for putting on a spectacular reopening of this amazing story. Just stunning beyond imagination. Thank you Renee Florida..

Wow this is beautiful and I have chills. Can't imagine what it's like seeing this show and can't imagine what the atmosphere feels like seeing this show in person.

Whoa! Was not expecting that. Absolutely amazing, can't even imagine how amazing on stage this would be! I hope to see it one day on Broadway! 🥰

No one has ever seen it performed like this!

The Lion King back on the Broadway stage we also missed you nice to see all the shows back on stage.

It saddens me that I can only hit the 'Like' button once....I have watched this performance at least 100 times, and still can't get enough ( I get teary-eyed every time) I mean, the Giraffes & Elephants... are you kidding me?!!1 SO profoundly beautiful, I can hardly stand it!!💞💕

Stunning. When I saw this live in the theater I started crying after this opening number because it is so powerful in that theater. Really magnificent show.

Please bring me to New York to witness these amazing bunch of people.

Lion King is one of the best on Broadway 🎭

I live in California but I think I’d fly to NYC to see this show

I watch every single one of these videos

I 1000/10 recommend seeing this show on Broadway. I saw this show in 2013 and it’s hands down my favorite of all time

😭😭😭😭😭😭 BROADWAY IS BACK

What beautiful reintroduction to post-Covid Broadway 🙌🏽.

BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, Nothing compares to " The lion king" I get goose bumps and emotional every time!!

I cried the first time I heard this live when they did a series of shows in Manila.

I think the 21st century needs more of these street perfomances. I would pay to watch a show like this outside.

They Cannot Start Again Without THE KING!!!!!!!

Forever the best musical adaptation of a Disney animated classic film.

Sorry but why am I crying at literally just a video of them?

Fantastic! Having only watched it from a far seat at a West End production decades ago, finally here we get to see in close up the intricate details and beauty of the puppetry, costumes and make up of each character and creature here!

was enjoying this spectacular performance by the Lion King cast and did a double take towards the end- BTS Samsung advertisement in the background distracted me for abit hahaha

Seen this twice already. Going to take my 11 year old daughter to see it now that it’s back on Broadway.

I miss live theatre SO much! I've been binging all of the Reopening Night videos & I'm crying at every single one of them!

How I wish I could see it live! Beautiful guys! 🤩🤩🤩

I can’t stop watching to see the puppeteers! Little shop is awesome too!

0:02:15 in dedication to: Sam E. Wright And Suzanne Pleshette

This just makes me smile from ear to ear

I’m going to see it in New York for the first time!! I’ve seen it many times but never in New York soooo pumped!!

These costumes are so powerful and profound. Beautiful!! 🦋

This musical is the most magical one i've ever seen!

Saw this performance in london amazing…

The building that the actress playing Rafiki was standing on at first looked a great deal like Pride Rock. That particular shot gave me the chills. (5/24/2024)

That's one very cute Simba 🙈

This performance always gives me goose bumps!!

This felt like a love letter to New York ❤

I have seen this show three times and this opening still gets me. Oh what I give to see this show again

Nothing like a great song , performed by amazing singers, along with some spectacular NYC scenes to make it better.

One day im gonna watch this live. Hopefully soon!

The character of Rafiki singing on 1WTC was perfect...the circle of life continues

I love how they included the last chorus with the key change from "King of Pride Rock" from the album. It changes from B flat major to D flat major. Correction: I didnt check the actual kry they are singing in but the key change sounds like the same interval jump as the original recording. Its a minor third up.

1:07-1:20 part of the song always gives me the chills

Why am I crying 😭

Amazing! Had the fortune of seeing it live at the Pantages theater. Hope to see it again one day.

Amazing camera shot from Edge!

Absolutely beautiful production and magical cast.

I remember 15 years ago I saw this as my 1st Broadway show and I just got goosebumps watching this

This is the king of shows

I love this play ! I cannot wait to see again in New York!!!

Beautiful people with beautiful smiles

Instant shivers.

This gave me chills

This song live always gives me goosebumps! Love ❤

This play is awesome!

Any version of this song and performance is always a good watch.

One of the best musicals!

I want them to come back to Spokane so much. I saw them in 2018 and it’s still the best performance I’ve ever seen and I don’t see it ever being topped

Beautiful!!! Glad Bway is back! Will watch a thousand versions of this performance, the Subway one was my fave, now this one tops it.

All cast is highly talented

Damn this clip, it made me cry!

Incredibly moving, and beautifully performed!

I know I'm going to cry when I see my 1st show