In the original film, Simba was tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King.

In the original film, Simba was tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King.

Place of Birth: Kent, England. Training: London School of Musical Theatre. The Lion King marks Shannon’s West End debut. Shannon Taiwo has not appeared on Broadway. How many West End shows has ...

Julie Taymor’s adaptation of the classic Disney film first opened on Broadway in 1997, coming to the West End two years later ... Tickets for The Lion King are on sale below.