North West made a roar in the spotlight as she took centerstage at The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl. The concert, honored by The Lion King's 30th anniversary, will be available to stream on Disney+. She joined in with The Lion King alums in performing songs from the 1994 masterpiece and wore elaborate fashions that echoed the film's Saharan theme.
The event was filmed in May 2024 and was a sold-out show, as several fans gathered to see The Lion King being "rebirthed" from its Broadway and movie predecessors. In its 30 years, the franchise exploded to Disney's best-selling and recognized properties.
Following the show, Kim uploaded North's bright yellow and fuzzy Simba costume on Instagram. The piece consisted of a hooded jacket and leggings, and while it's not in the traditional Disney aesthetic, it suited North's fun personality.
2024 marked The Lion King's 30th anniversary, and with the recent passing of the original Mufasa, James Earl Jones, in September, the moment was emotional. As a Lion King fan, I hope that Disney will give him an honorable dedication when the Hollywood Bowl performance is launched on the streamer.
North West joins The Lion King cast at the Hollywood Bowl in the Disney+ trailer
It was a big night for North, as The Lion King At The Hollywood Bowl was her first stage production. She sang with Grammy-winner Jennifer Hudson and met Jason Weaver, the original singing voice of young Simba.
According to the official press release which Kardashian Dish obtained, Disney+, The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl as such:
"In honor of The Lion King’s 30th Anniversary, the Hollywood Bowl transformed into the Pride Lands for an immersive concert event featuring a reunion of the original voice cast alongside performances by cast members of the iconic Broadway show. Starring Lebo M, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Jason Weaver, Ernie Sabella, Billy Eichner, and stage musical alumni Heather Headley and Bradley Gibson, with special guests North West and EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson, this music event celebrates 30 years of this Oscar and Tony Award-winning global phenomenon that has been brought to life through animation, the Broadway stage, live action and beyond."
Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, and Jason Weaver are The Lion King's original cast ensemble. In case you need a refresher, Irons voiced and sang for Scar, Lane provided the voice and singing for Timon, Sabella gave life to Pumbaa, and, as mentioned, Weaver was the original singing voice of Simba. The actors will reprise their roles for the concert.
For the promotional material, Disney+ released a colorful poster featuring the concert's stars front and center, with Simba presiding in the background in an orange sunset-inspired frame.
North West looks like a cutie in @DisneyPlus poster for #TheLionKing At the Hollywood Bowl! #TheKardashians pic.twitter.com/Quu6YvBY20
— Kardashian Dish (@KardashiansOnFS) February 1, 2025
The streamer also released the 85-second trailer, where the cast gives insight into how The Lion King shaped them. Moreover, we're getting footage of what the concert will unveil and what to expect. Elton John opens the trailer with an introduction.
"Welcome to the 30th anniversary of The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl," the icon announces before we're transported into the "Pridelands."
When will The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl come to Disney+?
The concert will be available to stream on Friday, February 7th. It's one day after The Kardashians will premiere season 6 on Hulu.
From what has been shown, The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl looks phenomenal and will surely uplift our spirits.