Yes, whether you’re a Broadway aficionado or a complete newbie to the theater, there’s something palpably unique about this show. Those very characters might all be African animals, but part of what makes “The Lion King” so special is its way of telling a relatable coming-of-age story about love, loyalty, and family in an equally heartwarming and buoyant way. The audience is filled with patrons of all ages - including young children who are being introduced to the beloved cast of characters for the very first time. But make no mistake, you don’t need to have grown up with the movie to be swept up in the stage version. There’s no denying that the 1994 animated film of the same name is a treasured memory of many childhoods.

From the moment you hear that familiar opening chant of “Circle of Life” and watch the glowing sun rise over Pride Rock, the emotions come flooding in. APPLETON - It doesn’t take long for the stage production of Disney’s “The Lion King,” which opened Thursday night at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, to give you goosebumps.

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