The Lion King: Theatrical Triumph Inspired by Indonesian Arts
→ April 14, 2010 3The theatrical version of Disney’s The Lion King has run continuously in New York City since its 1997 debut. Julie Taymor, the play’s director, also designed the costumes. A former student of Indonesian masked dance-drama and shadow puppetry, Taymor says these Indonesian arts influence her designs. This production broke new ground in theatrical technology, attempting to [...]