Simba's uncle, the evil Scar, being the cause of the death of his brother the king, Mufasa, recalls the story of Cain and Abel.
Simba has been compared to Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and his return is reminiscent of the parable of the Prodigal Son. He agrees that the story about Simba, a young lion who goes into self-exile after he believes he was the cause of his father's death, is time-honored. With this show people identify with the characters and the journey they each must take. He reveals what might be the most important reason for the show's universal appeal, saying, "At the core of any incredible piece of theater is a wonderful story told honestly. It's a beautiful production," he said by telephone from Amsterdam, where he is casting for a production which will open in Holland this October.
"It's difficult for anyone not to be swept away by the spectacle, the music, the larger-than-life puppetry and the relationships. "Lion King" associate director John Stefaniuk doesn't think it odd that the show appeals to all ages and every culture. The film has grossed $100 million world-wide and the stage version of "The Lion King" has played in almost every country in the world - there is a production opening in China this spring - and continues to open or revisit major cities.
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