The Lion King, subtitled Original Broadway Cast Recording,Album's covers and labels. is an album containing a recording of the musical The Lion King made by its 1997 Broadway cast. The album was released by Walt Disney Records in the same year.
Critical reception
A Billboard reviewer notes how the recording "combines the original [animated film] score" by Elton John and Tim Rice ("plus some newcomers from the pair") "with other music, especially choral numbers, which more closely reflects the African setting of the work." "Somehow the joys of both musical sensibilities often blend to make the cast album of The Lion King as much an aural delight as its stage version a visual one," he concludes.
Track listing CD – Walt Disney 60802
Notes The album was produced by Mark Mancina. Tracks 2, 4, 10, and 12 were produced by Mark Mancina and Lebo M Track 15 was produced by Mark Mancina and Jay Rifkin.
Certifications
Awards Year Award type Categories Results 1999 Grammy Awards Best Musical Show Album
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