The Secret Art Behind The Lion King Puppets

Inside Broadway’s Most Magical Show: The Art of The Lion King Puppets! Over 300 puppets come alive every night on Broadway’s The Lion King. But what audiences see on stage is only half the story. In this episode, we go behind the scenes to uncover the hidden engineering, ancient puppetry traditions, and human skill that turn wood, wire, and fabric into living characters for every show! 🎭 Book your Lion King tickets here : https://bit.ly/4r02o9O 🎬 About Beyond the Ticket Beyond the Ticket is a Headout series that goes beyond what visitors usually see, exploring the people, stories, and work behind iconic landmarks, theatres, and performances. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 - Intro: The Secret Life of Lion King Puppets 00:20 - Julie Taymor’s Vision & Double Event 01:10 - The Engineering Behind the Masks 02:15 - Inside the Puppetry Mechanics 03:20 - Performers: Strength & Skill 04:20 - Audience Impact & Curtain Call 05:00 - Outro: Puppets That Feel Alive #TheLionKing #LionKingBroadway #LionKing #TheLionKingMusical #DisneyTheatre #Headout #HakunaMatata