We went to watch the Lion King (LK) @ Marina Bay Sands last night. It lasted about 2.5h so we left the theatre about 11pm.
If you are not familiar with Marina Bay Sands, the theatre is on B1, somewhere in the middle of the mall. The signages are not very clear...they just point you in the general direction of the theatre but not whether it's up or down or on the same floor! (It's on the same level as the waterfront platform).
I saw the trailer on-line on the LK and found it wonderful in terms of the singing quality and puppetry. We bought the 2nd cheapest ticket and got the seats at the centre of the theatre. Quite good seats, only thing was when there were action on the 2 side "towers" of the stage, we couldn't see everything as it was partially blocked by the ceiling lights where we were under. Fortunately, there wasn't much action on the towers.
This is the ticket we bought on-line (below):
We have never watched broadway shows before so we can't compare the standard of LK with the likes of Phantom of the Opera or Cats, however, even Bert (who originally wasn't interested in going with us) admitted it was really good and value for money.
In the theatre - the main stage curtain (below):
The surroundings in the theatre (below):
Be warned however, for those who can't stand musicals, this is all singing, theatrical effects (which is very very impressive), and story based very closely on the Disney cartoon The Lion King. As there are quite a number of little kindergarten-aged children in the audience (wonder why their parents let them stay up so late, I really can't understand), the theatrical experience will not be so high-brow.
The happy family waiting for the show to start (below):
I personally found a song or 2 a little draggy...they could have hastened the piece a little so that the show wouldn't end so late. However, that was only my opinion. The girls just LOVED it!
So, if you wish to give your kids a well-deserved holiday treat (and have money to spare!! Sistic fee is additional $3 per ticket!), this is really one highly recommended theatre show you don't want to miss!
Along the way, you can stroll through the renowned Helix bridge that links directly to Marina Bay Sands.
Marina Bay Sands seen from the Helix (Below):
The DNA atoms on the floor of Helix (below):
Scenes along the Helix that day (below):
Just in front of Marina Sands entrance from Helix (below):
Indoor skating ring in Sands (below):
As we took half an hour to find the theatre, we only had time for packed dinner (below):
But we ate in front of the waterfront...haha...(below):
The walk back from Sands to where we parked (at Esplanade) was lovely...twinkling lights and festivities along the way.
Same position as top pix: Just outside Sands going onto Helix (Below):
Helix all lit up (below):
Marina Bay Sands lit up with the Museum next to it (below):
See the lights emitting from the Museum? Haha, managed to capture it on camera (below):
Love Theresa
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