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The stage musical "The Lion King" was "written" by Roger Allers

and Iren

Mecchi,

who wrote the "book" (the theatre term for the script of a musical). The music is by Elton John, and the lyrics to the songs are by Tim Rice.

There are additional credits associated with the stage adaptation of the Disney animated film. It was adapted from the screenplay by Irene Mecchi,

Jonathan Roberts and Linda Woolverton.


For the stage production, additional music and lyrics were written by Lebo

M, Mark Mancina,

Jay Rifkin,

Julie Taymor

(who directed the production) and Hans Zimmer.


The chants for Rafiki

are by Tsidii

Le Loka.

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The Lion King stage musical was originally directed by Julie Taymor.

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Julie Taymor originally directed the musical. However, other musical directors have taken her place as the productions have expanded worldwide, but they still follow her vision.

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Roger Allers (who also directed the original Disney film, The Lion King, which the musical is based on), and Irene Mecchi. They were both nominated for a Tony for their work.

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The Lion King Musical is produce by Disney Theatrical.

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Julie Taymor

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