Lion King: Musical synopsis

Lion King Synopsis - Broadway musical

The show that we see here begins with the tolerant and clever Lion King of the Pridelands, Mufasa, and his lady-monarch, Sarabi, acquainting their baby boy, Simba, with the creatures of the savannah. Mufasa has a brother, Scar (who previously was named as Prince Taka, and he is the next-to-the-throne person in the kingdom). Each of the inhabitants of the jungle looks as if they welcome the offspring, only Mufasa's malefic sibling, Scar, who surreptitiously aspires to become a monarch and shows this with his outward appearance. Along with his beastly collaborators, the hyenas, Scar organizes a panic run that leads to the assassination of Mufasa. Simba, concluding that he caused the cessation of his dad, quietly departs the Pridelands and leaves for nowhere.

Assuming that Simba was gone (also died, perhaps), Scar transforms into a mogul of the territory. Under his guidance, the Pridelands metamorphose into barren lands. By the occasion of a fortunate coincidence, Simba runs into his ancient associate Pumbaa in the bushes. She tells him of the terrors of Scar's governing and beseeches Simba to come back to the Pridelands. When Simba reverts, he ends up murdering Scar and restores his throne to the delight of each creature of his new kingdom.
Last Update:May, 12th 2025