North West earned a standing ovation after portraying a young Simba during a live production of “The Lion King” at the Hollywood Bowl.
On Friday, May 24, the 10-year-old daughter of Ye (formerly Kanye West) and Kim Kardashian took the stage at the iconic Los Angeles venue to sing “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” in celebration of the animated film’s upcoming 30th anniversary.
The first of the two-night Lion King concert event also featured Broadway star Heather Headley and Grammy-winning Lebo M, along with franchise originals Billy Eichner, Bradley Gibson, Ernie Sabella, Jason Weaver, Jeremy Irons, and Nathan Lane. Special guest Jennifer Hudson also made an appearance.
The Lion King concert at the Hollywood Bowl, continuing on Saturday, May 25, is being filmed for a Disney+ original special set to debut at a later date.
Cheering on North from the audience were her famous parents, siblings Saint, Chicago, and Psalm, grandmother Kris Jenner, and aunt Kourtney Kardashian with uncle Travis Barker.
The live event showcased a full orchestra performing Hans Zimmer’s Oscar-winning musical score, conducted by Sarah Hicks. The show included beloved songs written by Sir Elton John and lyricist Sir Tim Rice, such as the Oscar-winning “Can You Feel The Love Tonight,” “Circle Of Life,” and “Hakuna Matata.”
North made her music debut in 2015 with a cameo in her father Kanye’s “Only One” video and later contributed a verse on her dad’s “Talking/Over Again” from Ye’s collaborative album with Ty Dolla Sign, “Vultures 1.” In March, she teased her upcoming debut album, “Elementary School Dropout,” whose release date has not yet been announced.
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