To celebrate 25 years of ‘The Lion King’ On Broadway, go behind the curtain with the creators as they break down the craftsmanship and artistry behind every aspect of the long-running musical. From operating over 200 puppets to dressing the actors in roughly 2000 costume pieces each night, see how ‘The Lion King’ has captivated audiences for 25 years. Director: Jameer Pond Director of Photography: Cole Evelev Editor: Matt Colby Featuring: - Lynda White, Puppet Supervisor - Stacey Stephens, Associate Costume Designer (US) & Wardrobe Supervisor - Antonia Gianino, Stage Manager - Ntomb’khona Dlamini, Performer (Ensemble, Rafiki understudy) - Shacura Wade, Performer (Ensemble, Cheetah) Creative Producer: Frank Cosgriff Coordinating Producer: Madison Coffey Associate Producer: Jess Gordon Line Producer: Romeeka Powell Production Manager: Mark Bond Production Coordinator: Jamal Colvin Camera Operators: Jack Belisle, Brad Wickham Gaffer: Gautam Kadian Sound Mixer: Rehanna Chandan Production Assistant: Lea Donenberg Post Production Supervisor: Nick Ascanio Post Production Coordinators: Jovan James Supervising Editor: Kameron Key Assistant Editor: Andy Morell Special Thanks: Michael Strassheim -- 0:00 “There’s over 200 puppets that are in the show” 01:45 Lion Mask Detail 2:47 Operating Zazu 3:58 Operating The Cheetah Puppet 5:04 Costumes 6:17 Rafiki’s Costume 9:14 The Scar Costume 9:57 Stage Managing The Lion King 11:04 Pride Rock 11:59 25 Years Of The Lion King Still haven’t subscribed to Vanity Fair on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2z6Ya9M Want to stay in the know? Subscribe to Vanity Fair Magazine and be exquisitely informed ►► http://vntyfr.com/2RuQGW2 ABOUT VANITY FAIR Arts and entertainment, business and media, politics, and world affairs—Vanity Fair’s features and exclusive videos capture the people, places, and ideas that define modern culture.