Show Plot Lion King, Jr

Authors: Roger Allers, Irene Mecchi, Elton John, Tim Rice, Lebo M, Mark Mancina, and Hans Zimmer

Time Period: Timeless and ancient, showing an ongoing natural cycle

Setting:  The Pride Lands and surrounding wilderness of the African savanna

Summary:

The Lion King Jr. follows Simba, a young lion cub destined to be king, who flees his home after his wicked uncle Scar tricks him into believing he caused his father Mufasa's death. Simba grows up in exile before returning to defeat Scar and reclaim the throne. The play is set in the African savanna during an unspecified ancient or timeless period.