The way she needed a sec to like, breathe Every time I hear this song it unlocks some forgotten part of my soul and I just forget about all of the shit in the world for a moment

As a South African musical theatre student, I will always get emotional seeing my people dominate the west end and Broadway

The 13 dislikes are from Scar and all his Hyenas Edit - Damn this comment has had some love 😅😅😅 thanks guys

WOW. I’m crying already. Can’t imagine what it’ll be like in the theatre on the first night back! The King has returned! 🧡

OMG!!! That first night back..... the applause is NOT gonna stop.

No microphones, no orchestra just glorious voices- amazing ❤❤❤

She opened her mouth and with the first ones the tears were falling. If this doesn't move you, you can't feel in your core, in your heart and soul where we all began. IDC who you are or where you're from, you started here. ❤️

This has me sobbing. This is one of the most powerful and amazing moments I’ve seen in a musical and to see just how moved everyone was to be able to sing it together again was so incredibly moving. Music is beautiful and powerful and people really need this.

If this doesn't bring a tear to your eye, then nothing can or will. We are so close to having live theater back in our lives to fill our souls. Stay safe, vigilant against the Delta variant. If you have not been vaccinated yet, please reconsider so these productions do not shutter before they reopen and thrive again.

First note from her mouth brought instant tears. I don't know what it is with the Lion King, it just makes me so emotional...and I'm not even from Africa, I'm scandinavian..😢😢😢

The one dislike is the person who couldn’t tell where the like button was because of the tears

I feel her. I don’t hear the Circle of Life without bawling. Ever. I’ve listened to that song since I was a little girl back in 94, still causes so many emotions. I can’t imagine performing it and it being gone, then coming back. How absolutely wonderful. Truly. 💗

No makeup. No props. No costumes. No stage. And yet we are completely taken away to a place that allows to feel their emotions within us. If this doesn't stir one's soul I'm not sure what would. Protect them. Protect us. Let's never go this long again without having live performances that move us all to tears.

Singing has carried us as South Africans through it all, we sang as our leaders were taken away, sang as we bury the dead, we sing during protests, sang as our leaders emerged from prison, we sing at all sorts of occasions!!! It’s a sign of happiness, sadness and a symbol of our celebration for any occasion be it wedding or funeral! We sing with and without instruments! We gave the world the likes of Ladysmith Black Mambazo , the likes of DJ Black Coffee and now amapiano! We just love singing!!!

The voices of my ancestors had attempted to be silenced through centuries of slavery, mistreatment, and death but here it is ... LOUD AND LIVE HEARD AROUND THE WORLD!!!!!

They really just came for my emotions and I’m not even mad 😭 the talent is off the charts

My biggest concern is how on earth is Rafiki going to compose herself when she walks on to a packed house for the first time in 16 months...I.hope her make up is waterproof.

I can hear this piece thousands times and still going to cry, so emotional. My Dream is to see this West End performance once in a life.

What a thrill to be there as they reunite and sing together for the first time in 16 months. You can feel the energy and emotion through the screen. Chills and tears!

Im originally from South Africa 🇿🇦 now living in Germany. Listening to this song sung with such beautiful voices and sung with such emotion makes me feel honoured to be a South African ♥️ It will always be my home, my roots♥️🤗

Gugwana Dlamini is now part of the North American Tour 2021-2022 as Rafiki. We look forward to seeing her Oct 23 at the 2pm show, as we adore her. She had her roots all the way back to the animated cartoon as part of the choir.

Something about this song always invokes some sort of primal appreciation for the earth and all of its gifts. Forgetting about the whoas of the world if for these brief few minutes is needed. Thank you Lion Ling cast for this

That first moment she took to breathe, damn, it really hit me. I'm so so glad to see live theatre is coming back!

this is the kind of song that... i can hear it one thousand of times one after other and allways!!! i cry... allways... what a powerful song melody and soul!!

Im in tears watching this for the third time in a row. This song already hits a very specific place emotionally but you can feel their emotions as they sing. Music charms the soul and is the true bridge between us as people.

Tears every time. After Covid this should be the theme song.

One day I will make it through a performance of this song without tearing up….today was not that day!!! Incredible.

Aww Rafiki! Seeing her get teary-eyed...made me wanna hug her! I'm so happy for all these theater people to be going back to their theaters and performing again! Also they're gonna need water resistant makeup opening night lol no idea what they're saying besides the English part of the song but I'm so happy for them!

My husband and I travelled to Australia to see this performance. It was total magic and an unforgettable birthday present. So happy that this show goes on and would love to repeat the experience.Love ❤❤❤

Seen it twice... definitely going back again this year. My daughter was crying as soon as the show started last time in 2019...she said it brought back memories of the first time I took her when she was a child ( shes 30 now !!) ❤❤❤❤❤

The way the girl wearing the quarter sleeve white shirt in the back bends over to wipe her eyes gets me all the time. Overwhelmed and still needs to keep herself together?! “My eyes watering” Can you imagine the energy in this room while this performance?!! EPIC!!!

The very first movie i ever saw as a child (back in the 90s) was The lion king. My Grandma took me to see it. My grandma was a world traveler, entrepreneur, business woman. After the movie she took me to the book store and bought me the Cassette tape of the soundtrack to Lion King. She blasted it. Fast Forward to a few years ago (in my 30s now), Gram died of breast cancer. When the "real version" of lion king came out, I went to go see it and i took my necklace that has her ashes in it with me so we could see it one last time. She would of loved this as well. There is something so special about the lyrics "the circle of life". It touches, it heals, and wakes you up. That's my circle of life story. Love you gram!

The emotion they have in this video, the happiness they have to be back, it's just so special. I'm crying, I've got goosebumps, it's just so wonderful.

The Lion King Musical was the first musical I saw in San Francisco when I was 8. I saw it again 10 years later. It’s such an amazing musical!

This is why I love music. The energy in that room and the amazing sound produced was just incredible.

Can't help but have tears come to my eyes...humans are beautiful, amazing, incredible creatures...when we lift our voices together, ground can break.

As a person that grew up watching Lion King. THANK YOU! I tear up every time i watch this video.

The raw talent emanating from that room is unbelievable!! Why hardly any hits? ♥️🇨🇦

Tears in my eyes. The last two years have been so rough for everyone. My opera singer husband is finally able to perform again and seeing your faces I can see that it's just as emotional for you as it was for him.

Goosebumps from the first 3 lines. Geez, if this doesn't hit you square in your soul, you're probably already deceased.

She’s as beautiful as her soul & I hope she is truly blessed I love her sooo much

It’s doesn’t matter how many times I watch this video, as soon as she opens her mouth, my heart beats slow down almost to a complete stop and I’m covered in goosebumps. By the time the last note is sung, my face hurts from smiling so hard. They are quiet simply amazing. I was fortunate enough to see them for the very first time when they reopen after the pandemic, and absolutely loved it. The Lion king is one my favourite movies of all time and I would actually like to say a huge thank you to you all for making it such a special show.

This is definitely one of the most beautiful and powerful songs ever written! So emotional! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Sounds like the voices, the energie, comes direct from the earth .

Not only is it a Disney Classic, a Legendary Masterpiece but, it's the lessons learned. A movie about knowing who you are and where you come from! This song never ceases to give me goosebumps! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 #lionkingforever

I’ve seen the show touring 2x, and I cry every time.. like, from beginning to the end of the show… just sitting here at home and it still evokes those feeling for me. 🧡💛🖤

The Lion King is my favorite Disney animated film. getting to see it on Broadway... it is one of the most beautiful things I have ever watched. So emotional. The Circle of Life... (tears)

I will always LOVE African singers ... They always have that natural power to make a song so powerful .. Love this group 🥰🥰

Will never forget the feeling of hearing this in a theatre. Incredibly moving. I can only imagine how much it affects the actors.

I'm not crying, you're crying. This was breathtaking. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I am a sucker for this kind of thing. I started crying from the first note she let out! It's so powerful and emotional. I don't think I'd be able to make it through a live performance of it, I'd just weep. ❤️❤️🔥

When I need a good happy cry, I come back to this video.

I’m responsible for at least 100 of these views… I can’t stop! Absolute perfection!

This was beautiful and amazing their voices and zero mics. I'm blown away

As a musical theater student, this got me thinking about if my high school had got to reunite like this for our spring musical. This song is so beautiful and a perfect memoir to unity and solidarity. Their voices have so much synchronization and soul even after not seeing each other after months.

That first note - instant chills.

as a half south african person, this makes me so happy to see the RANGE and ABILTY of these voices😩

Oh my gosh this is overwhelming. It sounds like they're whole body and soul are folded into the music. I love it and it's so... much.

부르는 사람도 감동인데… 듣는사람도 감동인 ㅠㅠㅠ

I love seeing the emotion in the performance. It’s more than a song it’s really a movement, a calling to gather! After so long apart. I love this show and this performance was amazing to watch

I have cried every time I have heard that song since it as a little girl. Now that I realize what Broadway is and I am an adult, this makes me ugly cry happy tears. Everytime I have heard it performed it touches me and I get emotional, but this video in particular touches my heart. Love it so much.

I am a Cameroonian but I must admit you guys are great in music. Just love as you guys promote Africa music. May God continue to lift you people with his righteous right hand.

My dream is to be part of this musical. The rawness of it all, the people involved. So much love. So happy they're bringing it back.❤️❤️❤️❤️

From Mexico, I surrender to those magnificent voices. (04-16-2023 / 9:32 P. M.)

When Africa speaks, the world listens. When Africa sings, the world weeps. I love you, mummy Africa.

Man I got the feels in the USA. There’s so much pain but so much joy that you can hear in this! Glad all the theater folks are making a come back.

I cant wait to see you all at the Lyceum Theather this summer 🤩

I saw this live in San Diego. Started weeping from note one. Cried through most of the show. Just an incredible experience. This was so moving to see. To see her gear up for that first emotional note as well.

I can't get enough of this!! I've watched this multiple times a day, every day since I found this. So powerful and so full of emotion!! ❤️

I love this musical. It is my favorite of all times.

I absolutely love hearing things like this. All of these old cultures have such beautiful music. African tribes, native Americans, etc. they all had and have such a beautiful connection with the earth that is seemingly lost today. But I feel as if my soul is brought back to this connectivity when I hear this kind of music and think about the world as it is and was. Truly beautiful and awe inspiring 💙

Thank you to Mrs. Turner for telling us to check this out. This was amazing, best theatre teacher ever.

I cried! The energy and harmonies sent chills down my arms! I’d fly to London to see my favorite musical!

No matter how many times I listen to this... I will cry every time!

It brings me to tears. Seeing my people living and working and thriving. Look at us! We’re so beautiful. Listen to the glorious sounds we make.

Come on my people 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 this was the very first show I ever saw on Broadway in 1998 and it STILL gives me chills! Come all the way through Motherland❤

Actual CHILLS at her first note after her nerves

I am seeing this in Manchester tomorrow 🇬🇧, as a belated birthday gift from my daughter from 2020,I will not keep it together ,so precious ❤️ thank you

Tears. This is what makes live performances magic. Wonderful to see how joyful they are getting to return.

The Lion King was my first broadway show when i was 4, and even though i dont remember most of it, the opening number will never leave my mind as one of the most amazing experiences of my life. i cant wait for theatre to really be back

Best stage show I have ever seen

Bro, chills run down my spinal cord every single time I listen to this beauty of masterpiece. May God keep his flow of blessings on my motherland ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

My soul delights in this incredibly POWERFUL INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE!! It ALWAYS makes me cry It truly touches me so deeply to try and describe it their are no words really. I have yet to see it on Broadway; Ive seen the movie and I LOVE it. So if you see a woman crying her eyes out from happiness sitting next to you, yep that'll be me! LOL Break A Leg You AMAZING TALENTED CAST!! ( understatement!)

Saw this masterpiece 7 times. I always get emotional. This is art in his purest form.

My first time watching this and all I could do was cry . I love the feeling you all give our culture 🤎🤎🤎🤎

My urge to sing “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” is just a whim away, a whim away, a whim away….

It is bringing tears to my eyes thinking that we are finally getting close to enjoying live theatre again. - Backstage tech.

I heart omg omg lovee this soooo very much. You see a inside depth of actors without costume or make up doing there thing playing there part and singing there heart outtttt. Love you guys WELCOME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ITS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO REALLLLLLLLLL

I am so glad someone captured this moment

...that experience of crying for absolutely no reason but for the emotional movement that happens within you.

I have chills watching this. they're soo good.

this song is every kind of beautiful.

The arts are important, more than we know. Glad that live theater is coming back.

Every time I watching this I cry. Brings me back to watching lion king on broadway. Talk about joy that fills your soul

When the whole ensemble sings "till we find our place, on our path unwinding" there is just something about that, that resonates with me because like sometimes, you think you know where you are and what you're doing and everything's good and then suddenly it's not and you're just like "what am I doing." But I guess you just have to keep pushing, keep going.

We ate a humble and powerful people but our humility and our love has been exploited world wide and yet we still endure. Once we wake up as our true selves only then will that unconditional love be shared again on this planet

I like how she was trying to figure out the pitch by asking the pianist to press the key the song is in then nails the first note

Blessings to this cast and my fellow Thespians!!!

The joy this brings I'm also tearing up! This proves to me we need a revival of shows like Ipi Ntombi and Sarafina! because they are much needed!

Wow! I remember seeing them in person on Broadway in 2018. As soon as Rafiki started I was in tears, its so powerful! This was almost just like that! They are all incredible.