Disney's success continued by adapting its hit animated film into a theatrical phenomenon. I finally got to see the musical version of The Lion King last week, and the first words that came to mind were: "incredible", "amazing" and "incredible!" My expectations were met, as my eyes widened from the bright, colorful lights, breathtaking costumes, and superb music in the first scene. At first, I was a little unsure, wondering how Disney was going to manage to put a film featuring non-human characters, and animated ones at that, on a three-dimensional stage. Disney never ceases to amaze me. The Lion King was one of many impressive displays of elaborate musical production that I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. The Lion King is the story of Simba, the son of the Lion King Mufasa (Rufus Bonds, Jr.). The birth of the new heir displaces King's brother Scar (John Vickery), leading the envious Scar to plot the deaths of Mufasa and Simba. When Mufasa is killed while trying to save Simba, Scar convinces Simba that he must go into exile. There, Simba befriends a meerkat, Timon (Danny Rutigliano) and a warthog, Pumbaa (Bob Bouchard), and grows up to adulthood (adult voice of Matthew Broderick) completely free of responsibilities. However, when his childhood friend Nala (Moe Daniels) accidentally finds Simba and informs him that Scar is destroying the Pride Lands, Simba must decide whether to keep his distance or face his demons...and Scar....