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IntroductionDisney’s The Lion King has been a landmark in Toronto’s theatre history ever since its original sit-down production opened at the Princess of Wales Theatre in 2000. Now, nearly twenty-five years later, the show has returned to the same stage for a limited revival — one that will close on August 30, 2025, after 345 performances and more than 250,000 audience members. With the finish line in sight, it feels like the right moment to reflect honestly on this production: what soars, wh...