The "King" of the Orpheum

This week marks the "Straight" 32 weeks that The Lion King was shown on the Orpheum Stage in Omaha.  This week starts the extended run of the extended run of the held over extended run of performances. 
"Movies make great musicals," says Karla Steinberg. "I love the face paints on the actors and I love when Mufasa yells, Oh yawgobayabayabayobawwwww!"
The performers have been here so long that they hang out after shows at "The Encore" bar across the Street.  Some Cast members have been seen going into the bars, but not coming out. Understudies have been questioned in between acts.