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career of Taymor

In Julie Taymor
…for her Broadway production of The Lion King, derived from the Disney animated film of the same name.
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contribution by Rice

In Tim Rice
…on the stage adaptation of The Lion King (1997) as well as a revival of Aida (2000). For the musical The Wizard of Oz (2011), which was based on the 1939 film, Rice reunited with Lloyd Webber to write several new songs; it was their first major collaboration in more…
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Disney Company

In Disney Company: Continuing expansion: ABC, Pixar, Marvel Entertainment, and Lucasfilm
…Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King, both visually resplendent and long-running successes, premiered in 1994 and 1997, respectively. The company purchased Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre in 1997 and has been credited with many civic improvements in the Broadway area. Disney’s most ambitious stage production was a modern version…
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musicals

In musical
…of the Opera (1986); and The Lion King (1997), with music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice. Popular musicals in the 21st century included Stephen Schwartz’s Wicked (2003); The Book of Mormon (2011), with music, lyrics, and book by Matt Stone, Trey Parker, and Robert Lopez; and Lin-Manuel…
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