The Thanksgiving Day Parade 'Lion King' Performance That Brought Viewers to Tears
In 2022, the 'Lion King' anniversary performance brought fans of the Disney classic to tears.
'Just Teared Up'
The Lion King's powerful performance had many viewers wiping away tears as they took in the iconic song.
prevnextI def just teared up watching that performance from The Lion King. I needed that. #MacysParade
— Chris Witherspoon (@WitherspoonC) November 24, 2022
'Most Visually Astounding'
Bringing out The Lion King cast so early on was a "major" way to kick off the parade, one viewer noted, calling the Broadway show the "most visually astounding musical" they had ever seen.
prevnextKicking the parade off in a major way. The Lion King is the most visually astounding musical I’ve ever seen!🦁 #MacysParade pic.twitter.com/HontIOKDr6
— Cheketa Dawson (@solasingles) November 24, 2022
'Not Me Crying'
Others couldn't believe how the tears were flowing as The Lion King cast took to the parade route.
prevnextNot me crying while watching the #MacysThanksgivingDayParade rendition of The Lion King’s Circle of Life.
— Amy DeCamp (@decamptownraces) November 24, 2022
'Always So Beautiful'
The cast of Funny Girl might have been the opening act for the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, but many viewers thought it was The Lion King performers that truly were the stars.
prevnextYeah yeah Lea was fine whatever but awww The Lion King opening is always so beautiful!
— Aneesh the Actress🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (@aneeshshethacts) November 24, 2022
Baby Simba Is a Hit!
Baby Simba was a huge hit during the performance, with viewers joking that they were not "immune" to his charms, despite the character being portrayed by a prop.
prevI am not immune to prop baby simba from the lion king musical pic.twitter.com/4d9tFz1UbE
— kayleigh hearn (@ronchronchronch) November 24, 2022