“Cats” for this generation, as in the cliché musical for tourists, The Lion King is surprisingly entertaining. Massive production values and eye-stunning puppetry create a jaw-dropping spectacle to wow even this cynic. Stand out performances by Jeff Binder as Zazu, Danny Rutigliano as Timon, and the scene stealing villain Patrick Page as Scar carry the day. The obligation to give you nearly three hours for your money contradicts being targeted towards children and there are some restless tykes in the middle, but overall parents, kids, and even New Yorkers can exit with a smile. I liked it better than Cats.
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Site of the Day:I’ve linked to these people before, now I visit once a week, Lost City, a blog capturing old NYC storefronts before they are all gone.
“Cats” for this generation, as in the cliché musical for tourists, The Lion King is surprisingly entertaining. Massive production values and eye-stunning puppetry create a jaw-dropping spectacle to wow even this cynic. Stand out performances by Jeff Binder as Zazu, Danny Rutigliano as Timon, and the scene stealing villain Patrick Page as Scar carry the day. The obligation to give you nearly three hours for your money contradicts being targeted towards children and there are some restless tykes in the middle, but overall parents, kids, and even New Yorkers can exit with a smile. I liked it better than Cats.
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Site of the Day:I’ve linked to these people before, now I visit once a week, Lost City, a blog capturing old NYC storefronts before they are all gone.