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Kay Ragsdale plays the pan pipe in the orchestra pit of "The Lion King." She plays more than 20 different flutes in the show. (August 22, 2012)

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Woodwind sheet music for "The Circle of Life." The song opens "The Lion King." (August 22, 2012)

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Jelani Remy during the curtain call of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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The puppets used in "The Lion King" are made out of carbon fiber, a light-weight material that makes it easier for the actor to wear. This is Scar's mask in the puppet shop at the Fox Theatre. (August 22, 2012)

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A lot of the puppets and props used in "The Lion King" are stored backstage at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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A lot of the puppets used in "The Lion King" hang backstage from the ceiling at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Michael Reilly, "The Lion King" puppet supervisor, demonstrates how Zazu is operated by the actor. (August 22, 2012)

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Michael Reilly, "The Lion King" puppet supervisor, demonstrates how Zazu is operated by the actor. (August 22, 2012)

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Michael Reilly, "The Lion King" puppet supervisor, demonstrates how the robotics inside Scar's mask works in the puppet shop at the Fox Theatre. (August 22, 2012)

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The curtain of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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The puppets used in "The Lion King" are made out of carbon fiber, a light-weight material. At left is Simba, Nala, center, and Mufasa. (August 22, 2012)

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The puppets used in "The Lion King" are made out of carbon fiber, a light-weight material that makes it easier for the actor to wear. This is Simba's mask in the puppet shop at the Fox Theatre. (August 22, 2012)

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The puppets used in "The Lion King" are made out of carbon fiber, a light-weight material that makes it easier for the actor to wear. This is Nala's mask in the puppet shop at the Fox Theatre. (August 22, 2012)

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The puppets used in "The Lion King" are made out of carbon fiber, a light-weight material that makes it easier for the actor to wear. This is Mufasa's mask in the puppet shop at the Fox Theatre. (August 22, 2012)

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Syndee Winters portrays the older Nala during the performance of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. This song, "Shadowland," is in the second act. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Syndee Winters portrays the older Nala during the performance of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. This song, "Shadowland," is in the second act. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Syndee Winters portrays the older Nala during the performance of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. This song, "Shadowland," is in the second act. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Syndee Winters portrays the older Nala during the performance of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. This song, "Shadowland," is in the second act. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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South African native Buyi Zama portrays Rafiki and Syndee Winters is the older Nala during the performance of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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South African native Buyi Zama portrays Rafiki and Syndee Winters is the older Nala during the performance of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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South African native Buyi Zama portrays Rafiki and Syndee Winters is the older Nala during the performance of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Jelani Remy portrays the older Simba during the performance of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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South African native Buyi Zama and the ensemble cast during the performance of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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The curtain call of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Buyi Zama during the curtain call of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Kailah McFadden and Syndee Winters during the curtain call of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. McFadden plays the young Nala and Winters plays the older Nala. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Dionne Randolph during the curtain call of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Jelani Remy portrays the older Simba during the performance of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Jaime Green / The Wichita Eagle

The puppets used in "The Lion King" are made out of carbon fiber, a light-weight material that makes it easier for the actor to wear. At left is the mask of Zazu, Simba, Nala and Mufasa in the puppet shop at the Fox Theatre. (August 22, 2012)

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Gregory Young, wardrobe supervisor for "The Lion King," shows off a costume used in the show. The ensemble makes quick changes backstage in the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. They have people assigned to them called "changers" that help them get in and out of the costumes. (August 22, 2012)

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Amyia Burrell is a member of "The Lion King" ensemble. She changes 14 times throughout the show. (August 22, 2012)

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A lot of the puppets used in "The Lion King" hang backstage from the ceiling at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Jelani Remy portrays the older Simba during the performance of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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The curtain call of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Brent Harris during the curtain call of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Brent Harris portrays Scar in "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. Scar's head is robotic and controlled by Harris through wires connected to his hand. (August 22, 2012)

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Brent Harris portrays Scar and Zavion Hill is the young Simba in "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Brent Harris portrays Scar and Zavion Hill is the young Simba in "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Brent Harris portrays Scar and Zavion Hill is the young Simba in "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Brent Harris portrays Scar in "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. Scar's head is robotic and controlled by Harris through wires connected to his hand. (August 22, 2012)

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Brent Harris portrays Scar and Zavion Hill is the young Simba in "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Brent Harris portrays Scar in "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. Scar's head is robotic and controlled by Harris through wires connected to his hand. (August 22, 2012)

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Actors in "The Lion King" perform at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Actors in "The Lion King" perform at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Actors in "The Lion King" perform at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Zavion Hill portrays the young Simba and Dionne Randolph is Mufasa in the "Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. Randolph sings "They Live In You" to the young Simba. The song was written for the musical production and was not in the animated movie. (August 22, 2012)

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Zavion Hill portrays the young Simba and Dionne Randolph is Mufasa in the "Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. Randolph sings "They Live In You" to the young Simba. The song was written for the musical production and was not in the animated movie. (August 22, 2012)

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Jaime Green / The Wichita Eagle

Zavion Hill portrays the young Simba and Dionne Randolph is Mufasa in the "Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. Randolph sings "They Live In You" to the young Simba. The song was written for the musical production and was not in the animated movie. (August 22, 2012)

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Jaime Green / The Wichita Eagle

Zavion Hill portrays the young Simba and Dionne Randolph is Mufasa in the "Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. Randolph sings "They Live In You" to the young Simba. The song was written for the musical production and was not in the animated movie. (August 22, 2012)

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Jaime Green / The Wichita Eagle

Zavion Hill portrays the young Simba and Dionne Randolph is Mufasa in the "Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. Randolph sings "They Live In You" to the young Simba. The song was written for the musical production and was not in the animated movie. (August 22, 2012)

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Jaime Green / The Wichita Eagle

Actors in "The Lion King" perform at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Jelani Remy as Simba in the "Lion King."

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"The Lion King" make-up artist Valerie Anderson paints Buyi Zama's face to be Rafiki in the show. The process takes about 30 minutes. (August 22, 2012)

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Actors in "The Lion King" perform the opening number, "The Circle of Life," at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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South African native Buyi Zama transforms into the "The Lion King" character Rafiki each night with help from make-up artist Valerie Anderson. The process takes about 30 minutes. (August 22, 2012)

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South African native Buyi Zama transforms into the "The Lion King" character Rafiki each night with help from make-up artist Valerie Anderson. The process takes about 30 minutes. (August 22, 2012)

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South African native Buyi Zama transforms into the "The Lion King" character Rafiki each night with help from make-up artist Valerie Anderson. The process takes about 30 minutes. (August 22, 2012)

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Syndee Winters as Nala and Jelani Remy as Simba in the "Lion King."

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Syndee Winters as Nala and Jelani Remy as Simba in the "Lion King."

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Buyi Zama as Rafiki in the "Lion King."

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Actors in "The Lion King" perform at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Syndee Winters portrays the older Nala during the performance of "The Lion King" at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. This song, "Shadowland," is in the second act. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Actors in "The Lion King" perform the opening number, "The Circle of Life," at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Jaime Green / The Wichita Eagle

Actors in "The Lion King" perform the opening number, "The Circle of Life," at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Jaime Green / The Wichita Eagle

Actors in "The Lion King" perform the opening number, "The Circle of Life," at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Actors in "The Lion King" perform the opening number, "The Circle of Life," at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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Actors in "The Lion King" perform the opening number, "The Circle of Life," at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The national tour will be performing at Century II in Wichita September 4-30. (August 22, 2012)

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The Tree of Life in the "Lion King."

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Buyi Zama as Rafiki in the "Lion King."

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Jelani Remy as Simba in the "Lion King."

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Jelani Remy as Simba in the "Lion King."

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Jelani Remy as Simba in the "Lion King."

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Jelani Remy as Simba in the "Lion King."

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Lionesses dance in the "Lion King."

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Brent Harris as Scar in the "Lion King."

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Dionne Randolph as Mufasa in the "Lion King."

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Dionne Randolph as Mufasa in the "Lion King."

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Brent Harris as Scar and Dionne Randolph as Mufasa in the "Lion King."

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Syndee Winters as Nala in the "Lion King."

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"Lion King" stage manager Ken Davis backstage.

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Syndee Winters as Nala in the "Lion King."

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