Its first Raleigh Memorial Auditorium engagement, The Lion King is a popuar musical based on the 1994 Disney animated film of the same name - with music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice along with a musical score created by Hans Zimmer The musical features actors in animal costumes as well as giant, hollow puppets. Performers at this show included Dan Donohue, L. Steven Taylor, Phindile Mkhize and John Plumpis.