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Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions and based on the 1994 animated film, The Lion King musical debuted in 1997. "Be Prepared" for "The Morning Report"!
7 quizzes and 70 trivia questions.
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  Wisdom from Mufasa   popular trivia quiz  
Fun Fill-It
 10 Qns
"The Lion King" is one of Disney's most successful and best-known stories. Not only is it entertaining, but it is full of wisdom regarding life. Fill in the blanks from this dialogue between Mufasa and his son Simba.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, bigwoo, Mar 21 24
Very Easy
bigwoo gold member
Mar 21 24
258 plays
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  "The Lion King" Broadway Version    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about 'The Lion King' musical as performed on Broadway.
Average, 10 Qns, Stoaty, Jun 01 23
Average
Stoaty gold member
Jun 01 23
115 plays
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  'The Lion King' on Broadway    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the original Broadway production of 'The Lion King' dealing with the actual events taking place on stage during the show. Questions may have to do with particular sets, scenery, puppets or lines.
Tough, 10 Qns, timwa4, Jan 15 12
Tough
timwa4
227 plays
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  The Lion King - The Musical    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This short quiz is based on the best play I've seen in The West End over the past few years. If you've seen the movie, you will probably still do well on this quiz, but you may struggle on some of the questions! Good Luck.
Average, 10 Qns, dan916, Oct 04 07
Average
dan916
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  Lungs of "The Lion King": Original Broadway Show    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about the very talented actors and vocalists of the original Broadway production of "The Lion King".
Tough, 10 Qns, Chumsy17, Oct 12 10
Tough
Chumsy17
182 plays
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  "The Lion King" Broadway Musical - Lines & Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz to test your knowledge and memory of the script from "The Lion King" stage musical for the Broadway and U.S. touring productions. Questions may deal with actor's lines, song lyrics from the show, or differences from the film script.
Difficult, 10 Qns, timwa4, Oct 20 07
Difficult
timwa4
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  "The Lion King" on Broadway - History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz on "The Lion King", one of the most popular musicals of all-time. The quiz focuses on the history of the stage production, the people behind the scenes, and how the show spread to become a worldwide phenomenon.
Difficult, 10 Qns, timwa4, Oct 15 07
Difficult
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trivia question Quick Question
In which of the following Asian cities hosting a touring production of "The Lion King" musical was the show performed in English?

From Quiz ""The Lion King" on Broadway - History"




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the Musical Lion King Trivia Questions
1. What name does Timon call adult Simba the first time he pounces on him?

From Quiz "The Lion King" Broadway Musical - Lines & Lyrics

Answer: Hairball

Just after the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" ends, Simba "pounces" on Timon, who responds with: "You big hairball! What is it with you lately...?"

2. In what American city did "The Lion King" musical debut on July 31, 1997?

From Quiz "The Lion King" on Broadway - History

Answer: Minneapolis, MN

The show debuted at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis for a pre-Broadway engagement, playing to sold out crowds. The show then moved to Broadway in October 1997.

3. In the "Madness of King Scar" scene, what does Scar say that he loathes?

From Quiz "The Lion King" Broadway Musical - Lines & Lyrics

Answer: Violence

After Nala defiantly "claws" him, Scar says angrily, "You know how I LOATHE violence!"

4. When Mufasa and Simba are talking atop Pride Rock just after the 'Grasslands Chant' song, Simba asks his dad to chase what animal away?

From Quiz 'The Lion King' on Broadway

Answer: Buzzards

Simba sees a flock of buzzards, to which he says "They're scary, why don't you chase them away?" Mufasa responds, "I don't have to, Simba. They're just doing their job," which allows the King to explain to his son that we're all connected in the great Circle of Life.

5. In which Broadway theatre did "The Lion King" appear from 1997-2006?

From Quiz "The Lion King" on Broadway - History

Answer: New Amsterdam Theatre

"The Lion King" made its New York debut at the New Amsterdam Theatre in the heart of Times Square. The theatre is famous for its giant billboard advertising the show. The Lunt-Fontainne hosted "Beauty and the Beast", the Minskoff became "The Lion King's" new home since July 2006, and the Majestic Theatre is known for its long run of "Phantom of the Opera".

6. At which Broadway theatre did 'The Lion King' make its debut in 1997?

From Quiz "The Lion King" Broadway Version

Answer: New Amsterdam Theatre

'The Lion King' originally opened on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre in November 1997. The show remained at the New Amsterdam Theatre until 2006 when it moved to the Minskoff Theatre to allow for the musical version of 'Mary Poppins' to be staged at the New Amsterdam. Following the show's success on Broadway a production of 'The Lion King' opened in London's West End in 1999.

7. Which character sings the song 'The Morning Report'?

From Quiz The Lion King - The Musical

Answer: Zazu

This is a very comical song, with Zazu telling Mufasa all the latest news, giving a young Simba his first opportunity to practice pouncing on prey!

8. Cub Nala's line from the movie version of "The Lion King", "It better not be anyplace dumb!" was changed in the musical to "It better not be anyplace..." what?

From Quiz "The Lion King" Broadway Musical - Lines & Lyrics

Answer: Lame

This was one of a few odd and minuscule changes to the script that occurred as it was transposed from film to stage, as "dumb" seems to work just as fine in the context of the scene.

9. How many brightly colored giraffe puppets appear during the 'I Just Can't Wait to be King' scene?

From Quiz 'The Lion King' on Broadway

Answer: four

There are four wildly colored giraffe puppets, which rank as the tallest in the show at 18 feet. They bow over the orchestra pit at the song's conclusion, much to the delight of those sitting in the front rows.

10. Julie Taymor won two Tony Awards for her work in bringing "The Lion King" to the stage. One was "Best Director of a Musical." What was the other?

From Quiz "The Lion King" on Broadway - History

Answer: Best Costume Design

Taymor was the first woman in the history of theatre to win the Best Director Award, and she co-designed all the show's intricate masks and puppetry with Michael Curry.

11. Which song, sung by the characters Zazu, Young Simba and Mufasa, was in the original version of 'The Lion King' musical but was cut from the Broadway show in 2010?

From Quiz "The Lion King" Broadway Version

Answer: The Morning Report

The song 'The Morning Report' was originally written for the movie version of 'The Lion King' but was cut before the movie was released in cinemas, although a version of the song was included on the DVD release of the movie. The creators of the musical version decided to include the song which sees Zazu deliver his morning report to Mufasa about what has been going on in the Kingdom. While Zazu is distracted with his report Mufasa uses Zazu as an aide to teach Simba how to pounce on prey. The song was cut from the Broadway version of the show in 2010 along with other minor changes designed to reduce the length of the show slightly.

12. What is Timon and Pumbaa's motto?

From Quiz The Lion King - The Musical

Answer: Hakuna Matata

This has to be one of the most famous songs from both the film and the musical, and acts as the divide between the two parts of the play.

13. According to the lyrics of "Shadowland," what has "broken?"

From Quiz "The Lion King" Broadway Musical - Lines & Lyrics

Answer: Ground

During Nala's chilling song about how she must leave the Pride Lands, she sings: "The river's dry... the ground has broken... Now I must go... I must go".

14. During which song or scene does the audience see Mufasa take his mask off for the only time in the show?

From Quiz 'The Lion King' on Broadway

Answer: They Live in You

Mufasa removes his mask off during the 'They Live in You' scene, a very symbolic act which enables him to have a heart-to-heart talk with Simba not as a king, but as a father.

15. Which song opens the second act of the musical?

From Quiz The Lion King - The Musical

Answer: One By One

The first act ends with 'Hakuna Matata', a very happy, jovial song. In compete contrast, the second act opens with 'One By One', a song sung in African by a choral group, telling of how they need to reamin strong, despite their king just having been killed.

16. What line, which was removed from "The Lion King's" film script, does Zazu say to Simba as he is about to ascend Pride Rock?

From Quiz "The Lion King" Broadway Musical - Lines & Lyrics

Answer: "Your Majesty"

Zazu's final words in the musical are "Your Majesty" as Simba begins to scale Pride Rock after defeating Scar. Zazu was also supposed to say this in the film as well, but it was edited out because the producers didn't want it to detract from the moment.

17. What is the name of the song featured in the colorful scene that begins Act II of "The Lion King"?

From Quiz 'The Lion King' on Broadway

Answer: One by One

'One by One' features bright African costumes, colorful bird kites being flown by actors stationed in the audience, and lively dancing. It is an Entr'acte piece, which means it begins as the audience is returning to their seats from the intermission.

18. What is the name of the executive producer of "The Lion King" movie who went on to produce the musical?

From Quiz "The Lion King" on Broadway - History

Answer: Thomas Schumacher

Schumacher is now president of Disney Theatrical Productions.

19. Which South African composer and performer wrote some of the extra songs that appear in the musical but were not written for the original film?

From Quiz "The Lion King" Broadway Version

Answer: Lebo M

More songs were needed for the musical version of the 'Lion King' than appeared in the original movie. The songs for the movie were largely written by Elton John and Tim Rice, with Rice writing the lyrics and John providing the music. Additional music for the movie was composed by the film music composer Hans Zimmer. Lebo M had worked with Hans Zimmer and was one of the people chosen to write songs for the musical. Lebo M was born in the Soweto area of Johannesburg in South Africa in 1964 and started his career performing music in night clubs.

20. A number of songs in the play feature the Hyenas, particularly Shenzi and Banzai. However, Ed is heard and credited as singing in only one of the songs, but which one?

From Quiz The Lion King - The Musical

Answer: Chow Down

Ed is the stupid one of the three hyenas named in the play, and only features in 'Chow Down', with his contribution being a mere "Huh?" early on in the song, and a "Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-hu" near the end!

21. What kind of costume did Max Casella use in the original Broadway "Lion King"?

From Quiz Lungs of "The Lion King": Original Broadway Show

Answer: He only used a puppet

Max Casella played Timon the meerkat. His Timon puppet was particularly hard to master, because the use of it put a strain on his arms, back, and neck. Timon sings in "Hakuna Matata", "Can You Feel the Love Tonight", and "The King of Pride Rock".

22. During the "I Just Can't Wait to be King" scene, Zazu refers to the theater curtain as what household object?

From Quiz "The Lion King" Broadway Musical - Lines & Lyrics

Answer: Shower curtain

Zazu will refer to the colorful, African art-deco curtain used during this scene as a "shower curtain" from one of many different stores depending on where the show is playing. In New York, for instance, he may say "The Guggenheim" where in Seattle he would either say "Pier 1 (Imports)" or "Ikea." This line gives the actors a chance to improvise and always draws a big laugh from the audience.

23. How many Tony Awards did "The Lion King" end up winning in 1998?

From Quiz "The Lion King" on Broadway - History

Answer: 6

Best Director (Julie Taymor), Best Musical (Disney Theatrical Productions), Choreography (Garth Fagan), Costume Design (Julie Taymor), Lighting Design (Donald Holder), Stage Design (Richard Hudson).

24. During the 'Waterfall' scene in which Timon is swept downstream, what does he drag out of the river?

From Quiz 'The Lion King' on Broadway

Answer: a fish

Timon drags a fish out of the water. He tosses to Pumbaa, who catches it in his mouth - to the audience's delight.

25. The Lion King was on stage in Canada from 2000-2003 in what city?

From Quiz "The Lion King" on Broadway - History

Answer: Toronto, Ontario

The Lion King played at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre from March 30, 2000-September 28, 2003.

26. Which song closes the first act of the show?

From Quiz "The Lion King" Broadway Version

Answer: Hakuna Matata

'Hakuna Matata' is the final song of Act 1 and is sung by the characters Timon, Pumbaa, Young Simba and Adult Simba along with members of the Ensemble. The song starts after Timon and Pumbaa find an exhausted Simba all alone and they take him under their wing and sing the song to celebrate their chilled out way of being. During the song Simba changes from a lion cub to an adult with the character of Young Simba making way for Adult Simba.

27. The song 'The Madness of King Scar' features Scar talking to his hyenas, with Zazu and one other character present. Who else is present and takes part in this song?

From Quiz The Lion King - The Musical

Answer: Nala

It is during this track that King Scar starts to lose control of the hyenas, and realises he needs a Queen to help him rule. He decides Nala would be ideal, but she refuses.

28. Scott Irby-Ranniar played which character, who looks forward to being the future ruler of the Pridelands?

From Quiz Lungs of "The Lion King": Original Broadway Show

Answer: Young Simba

Young Simba gets more stage time than any other character- and he's one of the youngest! Along with Young Nala, he is one of the only child actors.

29. Which world-famous choreographer won the 1998 Best Choreography Tony Award?

From Quiz "The Lion King" on Broadway - History

Answer: Garth Fagan

Garth was well known for his murderous audition process - dancers were only given a matter of minutes to memorize a routine and perform it under pressure.

30. The song 'Shadowland' is mainly sung by which characters?

From Quiz "The Lion King" Broadway Version

Answer: Nala and the Lionesses

The song 'Shadowland' is one of the new songs that were written specifically for the musical version of 'The Lion King'. The music was composed by Lebo M and Hans Zimmer while Mark Mancina and Lebo M wrote the lyrics. 'Shadowland' is a song from Act 2 of the musical and is sung by Nala accompanied by the female lions. The song comes after Nala has rejected Scar and is her farewell to her homeland after she has decided she cannot stay any longer in the barren mess that Scar has created.

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