Pride and Joy

By Michael Gallucci on Wed, Aug 1, 2007 at 4:00 am

Marilyn Manson: Lord of Darkness Space 1999

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There aren't too many stage productions that rival The Lion King's majestic scope and ambition. The Tony-hogging musical -- which opens tonight at Playhouse Square -- is based on Disney's animated movie, but looks nothing at all like it. Masks, puppets, and groundbreaking choreography set the tone for a terrific work that's wowed both highfalutin critics and mainstream audiences with its abstract minimalism.
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