Are you the King of the Pride land? Try out our Lion King Quiz
With less than eight weeks left of The Lion King’s season in Perth, we thought a quiz to test your knowledge of the musical might be in order before it leaves the West Coast.
The Lion King is currently playing at the Crown Theatre, Burswood until 28th February.
Tickets through Ticketmaster.
Q 1. The musical score for the stage show of The Lion King was created by
Irene Mecchi
Hans Zimmer
Tim Rice
Elton John
Q 2. In September 2014, The Lion King became the top-earning title in box-office history for both stage productions and films, surpassing the record previously held by
Les Miserables
Jersey Boys
Phantom of the Opera
Cats
Q 3. The Lion King first premiered in Sydney, Australia in which year?
2003
1999
2005
2001
Q 4. The Broadway production of The Lion King is currently the
eighth longest running show in Broadway history
longest running show in Broadway history
third longest running show in Broadway history
fourth longest running show in Broadway history
Q 5. Which song was cut from the production on June 27, 2010?
The Morning Report
The Circle of Life
Chow Down
Shadow Land
Q 6. Which Play School presenter originated the role of Mufasa in the original Australian production?
Andrew McFarlane
Teo Gerbert
Jay Laga'aia
Alex Papps
Q 7. The production first premiered on
The West End in 1993
Boradway in 1982
The West End in 1995
Broadway in 1997
Q 8. Complete the next line from 'The Circle of Life'. “From the day we arrive on the planet …"
through the sapphire sky
and blinking, step into the sun
there's more to see than can ever be done
but the sun rolling high
Q 9. The Lion King was Disney’s second Broadway theatrical production. What was the first?
Mary Poppins
Tarzan
Jungle Book
Beauty and the Beast
Q 10. Which character ‘Just can’t wait to be King?’
Simba
Scar
Zazu
Mufasa
Q 11. In which of the following cermonies has The Lion King not won the "Best Musical" or "Outstanding Musical" gong?
Helpmann Award
Moliere Award
Tony Award
Drama Desk Award
Q 12. Which song ends act one?
Circle of Life
The Madness of King Scar
Hakuna Matata
One by One
Q 13. Which Lion King character presents the new born cubs to the African wildlife and audience?
Rafiki
Pumbaa
Sarabi
Nala
Q 14. What does Scar promises his army of hyenas if they "stick with" him?
Half of the Pride Land
Control of the Elephant Graveyard
That they will never go hungry again
Simba
Q 15. Hakuna Matata means
Bless you
No worries
She'll be right
Look to the stars
King of Pride Rock
With this many answers correct, maybe you should be King of Pride Rock. (Just watch out for manipulative uncles named Scar!)
They Live in You
You are a fan who proably knows all the tunes and sings along. A few more correct and you'll be King.
Shadowland
You currently are in the shadowlands, but follow the advice of the tune Hakuna Matata ("no worries") and you'll soon be out of the shadowlands and on your way to becoming a King!
You just can't wait to be King
Just like Simba you're going to have to experience a little more of The Lion King before you are ready to look after the kingdom!
