Welcome to the world of Disney’s The Lion King!

It is a famous musical based on the 1994 film of the same name. After opening on Broadway in 1997, the show has become one of the most successful shows in the history of Broadway, winning Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards, Theatre World Awards and so on.

Director and designer Julie Taymor shows us a colorful, imaginative and highly creative world. The musical includes Nicholas Afoa as Simba, Janique Charles as Nala, Mark Roper as Pumbaa, Richard Frame as Timon, Nadine Higgin as Shenzi and David Blake as Banzai. The New Zealander Nicholas Afoa made his first appearance in the role of Simba in the West End.

The musical’s running time is 2.5 hours which includes one interval. The Lion King is suitable for those aged five and over. Children under three will not be allowed into the theatre. Those aged 16 or under must be accompanied (陪同) by an adult and may not sit on their own. And parents may be asked to take their noisy children away from the theatre. All persons entering the theatre, no matter how old they are, must have a ticket.

The Lyceum Theatre is about 300 metres from Covent Garden subway station. You can also take trains to London Charing Cross, which is about 550 metres from the Lyceum Theatre.

【小题1】What can we know about the musical?

A．It has won many awards.

B．It was produced in London.

C．It was first opened on Broadway in 1994.

D．It is more famous than the 1994 film of the same time.

【小题2】What does Nicholas Afoa do in the musical?

A．He directs it.

B．He writes its theme song.

C．He plays the role of Simba.

D．He designs the lighting of the stage.

【小题3】Who will most probably be allowed to watch the musical?

A．Mike, aged 2, with his parents.

B．Tom, aged 17, with no partners.

C．William, aged 75, with no tickets.

D．Mary, aged 15, with her classmates.

【小题4】What can we infer from the passage?

A．The show lasts over three hours.

B．The musical is not as popular as before.

C．Noisy kids may be asked to leave the theatre.

D．The Lyceum Theatre lies in the heart of London.

【小题5】What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A．To advertise a famous musical.

B．To introduce the film The Lion King.

C．To show the popularity of Disney’s musicals.

D．To give us advice on visiting the Lyceum Theatre.