'The Lion King' returns to Baltimore with its uplifting story, catchy music and intricate puppets
When the sun first rose on Pride Rock 20 years ago at the New Amsterdam Theater in New York, as a mandrill named Rafiki summoned all the animals to welcome Simba, newborn lion cub of King Mufasa, the sight caused a stir. It's still stirring. Since that opening night on Nov. 13, 1997, "The Lion...