text: I've always wanted to see the Lion King on stage since I've always heard good things about it from friends. I loved the movie and I suspect there wouldn't be anything I'd dislike about this show.\n\nThe opening was simply marvelous with all the colors, costumes, choreography tied together with the music. It brought me back to when I was 8 years old again. I loved it! But as the show went on, I began to realize that it was too much like the movie. It left no excitement for me since I already knew what was going to happen. Aside from some small minor changes, it was like watching the movie again.\n\nThe theater was cramped and the snacks were ridiculously expensive. Was it me or did the small bag of $4 \"gourmet popcorn\" taste dry as if it's been bagged 5 days ago?\n\nAlthough I would've liked to see a little more difference between the movie and the broadway, I thought the show was a good show. The Lion King is a great story and told wonderfully whether through a movie or a broadway show. All in all, I am glad that I was able to catch it before it's cancellation and I think that anyone who's a fan of the Lion King should, it's worth it.