Claw marks tear across the ground, fog fills the air and pale white bones litter the stage. The scenes of “The Lion King” musical were unique, but still stayed true to the original film. The engineering and design of every detail on stage is stunning. Viewers of the show will quickly be introduced to one the most astonishing pieces of engineering in the show: Pride Rock. Fans of “The Lion King” will instantly recognize the structure. Pride Rock is a great metal staircase covered in claw marks that rises from the stage and is the home to the most pivotal scenes of the musical. Pride Rock towers over 20 feet and the structure moves on a set of rails that carry if from one side of the stage to the other. The elephant bone yard is another location that makes the viewer feel as if they are on the stage. Fog pours in from the sides of the stage, the fickle laughing of hyenas can be heard and numerous bones cover the earth. Jets of steam blast from holes in the ground. The backbone of an elephant serves as a platform where the characters speak. It is the perfect lair for Scar and the hyenas. The most spectacular scenery of the show is surreal, as Simba contemplates his return to the Pridelands and as he asks his fallen father for guidance a magnificent show begins. Vines drape onto the stage and the stars shine above them. Mufasa’s face suddenly appears in the stars and while the stage is dark. It’s probably one of the most spectacular pieces of lighting and set work in a show. Overall, only one scene left the viewer wanting more. Mufasa’s death scene could have been coordinated better. Personally, I found that the scene was underdeveloped and could have been designed with more in mind. The canyon were Mufasa died and where the stampede happened was built well, but compared to the rest of the scenes it was unappealing. Mufasa’s actor “climbed” a very small canyon wall and glided to his death rather than fall. Although the stage floor never changed, every scene was unique. The amount of detail that was placed in the show takes more than one viewing to fully grasp. Patrons of all ages will enjoy the show and be amazed by the scenery.