Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella are iconic. Fun fact for those who didn't know: Both were starring on Broadway's "Guys and Dolls" back then when "The Lion King" auditions were happening. Nathan and Ernie read for the hyenas together. A couple months later, they got the call that they didn't make it as the hyenas, but Disney still wanted them as two new characters named Timon and Pumbaa. In between the Timon & Pumbaa tv series and preparing for "The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride", they also starred in the 1996 revival of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum".
Yes a package deal. Also with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick in The Producers, It’s Only a Play etc, the Hakuna Matata friendship is so real. I hope there will be a full OG cast reunion so Matthew can join them - and the rest of the cast.
wow it's incredible how they participated in many projects together besides The Lion King, I can really say they were a lifelong friendship and a great comedy duo, great ones, yeah!
JASON WEAVER, YOU ARE A GEM!!! So thankful we got to see you. So much talent. Similar to Lee Thompson Young whom we lost, you are such a sweet and genuine soul. ❤
Jason Weaver played both the Young AND Adult Simba for this song sequence since another actor played the Young Simba for a particular other song in the production, very neat, I bet Matthew Broderick would be proud of Jason Weaver here!
I think it would have been fun hearing Matthew Broderick playing adult Simba later on, but as he never sang it in the film I guess it makes more sense.
@@lorenanikki82 Simba was played by three the first was Jonathan Taylor Thomas who played young Simba and the older Simba was played by 2 people Jason Weaver did some of the singing Mathrew Broadrick did the talking parts
@@theangrybirdsfanandstarwar1098 Because Timon and Pumbaa were created for Nathan and Ernie. Both initially auditioned for two of the hyenas while starring on Broadway's "Guys & Dolls". A few months later, they got a call from Disney saying they did not get the hyenas roles, but the movie still wanted them as two new characters that were being developed. The personality and animation for Timon and Pumbaa were based on Nathan and Ernie.
🎵 Hakuna Matata what a wonderful phrase, Hakuna Matata at no passing phrase,it means no worries for the rest of your day, it’s our problem free philosophy Hakuna Matata🎵 So wonderful to see the original voices of Timon and Pumba together again 👍❤️🥲
This movie is embedded into my soul, I had no idea this even went on. The amount that this heals this heart in me, I'll be 29 in two months, thank you for uploading this, I hope they do more shows
Woojoo! yeah! the 30th anniversary of The Lion King! Oh, I'm very excited to see the original actors again, after 30 years. I was screaming with excitement to see the actors from both the original movie, Broadway and the live action together, what more could I wish for! I love The Lion King songs and I will always love this movie, long live it!
It would also have been friggin awesome if Joseph Williams came onto the stage during the final part 👍👍 Happy 30th Anniversary to The Lion King and RIP James Earl Jones
Sorry you had to stand next to whoever was obnoxiously talking along - but otherwise lucky! I think it's a bit of a shame that I know Matthew Broderick didn't sing in the film (they said he didn't sound pop-py enough) they couldn't have used him for this. But still, Jason Weaver is the original singer at least and he's still got it.!
Looked this up cause I wanted to hear Nathan Lane singing it live. I still hope to actually hear that one day, but regardless I wish you all the luck you need embarking on your broadway career. 🫶🏻❤️
I would honestly be so mad if I paid all this money to go to this only to have this chick constantly screaming in my ears and singing this loud. Yes sing along have fun but my god be respectful.
I saw Lion King on Broadway last year (orchestra seat) and the girl next to me was on her phone the whole time except for her favorite songs where she was belting along. I was surprised how many people in the theater had poor theater etiquette
@@VanessaSerpenteagle Actually, not quite. For adult Simba, Matthew Broderick did the speaking voice. The singing voice was provided by Joseph Williams, the son of John Williams and lead singer of Toto.
Erni FINALLY got to let out his fart!!!! Why did they even edit that out of the movie??? There are way worse things you can say or do in front of kids!
I love that jason weaver dressed like simba!!! 😂😂
They're all dressed like their characters! ❤
Jason Weaver, Ernie Sabella, and Nathan Lane were the best voice talents.
Feel like a kid again. Thanks for posting
Yeah, it was awesome!
Oh wow, good to see Jason Weaver. The Orignal singing Simba voice.
Young Simba, that is!
Yessss
I had no idea😅
The best voice and the guy that portrayed young Michael Jackson in the Jackson’s biopic
He was originally supposed to play the whole thing but Disney still had that old school marketing mind set.
Nathan Lane will forever be SO ADORABLE!!!
Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella are iconic. Fun fact for those who didn't know: Both were starring on Broadway's "Guys and Dolls" back then when "The Lion King" auditions were happening. Nathan and Ernie read for the hyenas together. A couple months later, they got the call that they didn't make it as the hyenas, but Disney still wanted them as two new characters named Timon and Pumbaa. In between the Timon & Pumbaa tv series and preparing for "The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride", they also starred in the 1996 revival of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum".
These two have done A LOT together and they became a package deal...they really are comedy duo GOLD
Yes a package deal. Also with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick in The Producers, It’s Only a Play etc, the Hakuna Matata friendship is so real. I hope there will be a full OG cast reunion so Matthew can join them - and the rest of the cast.
Jason Weaver is Iconic as well.
wow it's incredible how they participated in many projects together besides The Lion King, I can really say they were a lifelong friendship and a great comedy duo, great ones, yeah!
"You know, I've waited 30 years to hear you say that."
"I've waited 30 years to let it out."
GOLD. PURE GOLD.
But not in front of the kids!
@@samirsedky3324 Oh! Sorry!
😂
I never thought I could get to hear this but I love it so funny 🤣
there I laughed a lot, 30 years for him to say it jajajaja
The only thing that could make this better would be a 1 second cameo from JTT
JASON WEAVER, YOU ARE A GEM!!! So thankful we got to see you. So much talent. Similar to Lee Thompson Young whom we lost, you are such a sweet and genuine soul. ❤
This is so mind blowing 🤯 these are legends from our childhood. Look at my Chicago birthday twin Jason Weaver 👑
JASON WEAVER ❤❤❤❤❤ THIS WAS GREAT! HE WAS SUCH A TALENTED CHILD ACTOR. STILL GREAT!
It was good to see the original cast from the original classic love the cast good to.see Jason weaver and Nathan lane
Jason Weaver played both the Young AND Adult Simba for this song sequence since another actor played the Young Simba for a particular other song in the production, very neat, I bet Matthew Broderick would be proud of Jason Weaver here!
Jason may have been the singing voice but Jonathan Taylor Thomas was the Simba cub voice
Yes jtt was the younger voice
I think it would have been fun hearing Matthew Broderick playing adult Simba later on, but as he never sang it in the film I guess it makes more sense.
@@lorenanikki82 Simba was played by three the first was Jonathan Taylor Thomas who played young Simba and the older Simba was played by 2 people Jason Weaver did some of the singing Mathrew Broadrick did the talking parts
No the singing voice of the adult Simba is Joseph Williams not also weaver,Jason weaver only sang for young Simba@@janicepittman-x7l
This video made me cry. The lion king will always be the most special in my heart for the rest of my life!
YEAH ME TOO CAUSE THERE BIG CATS AND REALLY COOL AND NEAT ANIMALS
Nathan Lane is a treasure haha the voice actors are perfect and silly so good!!
You know, I have waited for 30 years to hear you say that. 🤣😂
I've been waiting 30 years to let it out :D
@@wooperfan584 But NOT IN FRONT OF THE KIDS!!
@@gabrielleclennon6589 sorry
Hakuna Matata is my favorite Lion King song
Mines is be prepared❤❤
if it wasn't for the Lion King we wouldn't get the great broadway duo of Nathan Lane and Matthew Brodwick.
E. Sabella still killin' it ❤❤
OMG NATHAN LANE AKA THE VOICE OF TIMON AND ERNIE SABALLA AKA THE VOICE OF PUMBA
They are way better than the actors of the live action remake from 2019
@@theangrybirdsfanandstarwar1098 Because Timon and Pumbaa were created for Nathan and Ernie. Both initially auditioned for two of the hyenas while starring on Broadway's "Guys & Dolls". A few months later, they got a call from Disney saying they did not get the hyenas roles, but the movie still wanted them as two new characters that were being developed. The personality and animation for Timon and Pumbaa were based on Nathan and Ernie.
"Fresh out of zebra"
A minute later a zebra walks out with a tray of bugs
Lmao...she is off limits
jason weaver looks so happy to be there i love it lol
I’m like stop talking but I’d be doing the same thing haha
Hopefully there'll be other full videos where we can actually hear the performers on stage.
"YEAAAAAAH!!!"
They filmed the first night for Disney Plus so hopefully we’ll get to hear them better soon. I think they will release it next month.
It was annoying hearing the lady say all the words that you could hardly hear them
nathan is my broadway hero i love him so much ❤️
Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella are so great voicing Timon and Pumbaa. Hakuna Matata!
My boy Jason Weaver! #Legend
I would die happy in this moment
Ernie: every time that I
Everyone: pumba
Ernie: farted
lol
HE DID IT!!! HE DID IT!!! After 30 years, he finally said THAT WORD!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
NOT IN FRONT OF THE KIDS
@@QueenOfMaskedMadness Oh, sorry 😢
Omg. All they needed was Joseph Williams to slide in and sing as adult Simba and the circle of life is complete lol.
1:22 "Everytime that I... FARTED!!!"
I knew it! haha
I’ve been waiting for 30 years to hear you say that🤣
“Are you gonna stop me?”
“No I’m not, you disgust me!”
@@JoshFreilich True, but not in front of the kids.
🎵 Hakuna Matata what a wonderful phrase, Hakuna Matata at no passing phrase,it means no worries for the rest of your day, it’s our problem free philosophy Hakuna Matata🎵 So wonderful to see the original voices of Timon and Pumba together again 👍❤️🥲
Poor Ernie Sabella sounds like he’s straining to do his part 😢 he’s given us 30 years of Pumbaa, give the man a break
EVERYTIME THAT I FARTED 🤣🎉
Aaaaye! Jason Weaver!!!
Both Nathan and Ernie were also part of the revival cast of Forum
Yes, and they were also in Guys and Dolls. Love that they auditioned for The Lion King together while on Guys and Dolls.
@@itsjazzyjules But guess what, you can’t have a producer without the other, Leo Bloom.
Never forgetting the greatness of Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick in The Producers. Weee can do it. ✨
This movie is embedded into my soul, I had no idea this even went on. The amount that this heals this heart in me, I'll be 29 in two months, thank you for uploading this, I hope they do more shows
Yes the originals I teared up with joy
AWESOME PERFORMANCE!!! AND NO FREAKIN' NORTHWEST DESTROYING IT ALL!!
right lol
big fan of their voices
Pumbaa FINALLY had to say “farted”! XD
YAY!
Lol the improv between these 3 was amazing 😂😂
HE DID IT!!!
Woojoo! yeah! the 30th anniversary of The Lion King! Oh, I'm very excited to see the original actors again, after 30 years. I was screaming with excitement to see the actors from both the original movie, Broadway and the live action together, what more could I wish for! I love The Lion King songs and I will always love this movie, long live it!
1:47 Timon:Hey Pumbaa But Not In Front Of The Kids!
Pumbaa: Oh sorry!
Omg my Childhood and favorite Movie ALL Time
It would also have been friggin awesome if Joseph Williams came onto the stage during the final part 👍👍 Happy 30th Anniversary to The Lion King and RIP James Earl Jones
Wish Joseph Williams was here as the singing voice of adult Simba
Jason ❤
This was so awesome! They all were phenomenal! ❤
0:05 Hit it, boys
Thank you for posting!
Thank you for the vids! Wish I was there!! ❤❤
Me too. How cool wish I was there
This was beautiful to see and hear!
Sorry you had to stand next to whoever was obnoxiously talking along - but otherwise lucky! I think it's a bit of a shame that I know Matthew Broderick didn't sing in the film (they said he didn't sound pop-py enough) they couldn't have used him for this. But still, Jason Weaver is the original singer at least and he's still got it.!
This is awesome, thank you for uploading this video.
"But not in front of the kids!" We're not kids anymore Timon and Pumba xD I was 1 when this movie came out.
Thanks for recording this ❤
Just needed JTT to step in for the dialogue and Matthew Broderick to step in for the second half
YESSSSSSSS
Looked this up cause I wanted to hear Nathan Lane singing it live.
I still hope to actually hear that one day, but regardless I wish you all the luck you need embarking on your broadway career. 🫶🏻❤️
this is so good 😭😭😭
i waited for years for him to say it
YASS 👏🏾
Would’ve been better if we could’ve heard them without hearing her
Often the case
100%
Who is 'her'?
I wish the people around the camera weren't singing so loudly.
unfortunately that's what happens when the cast says "everybody sing along!".😂
30 years later. He finally said it
Hakuna Matata
"Oi. Talk about ya' problem free philosophy!"
I would honestly be so mad if I paid all this money to go to this only to have this chick constantly screaming in my ears and singing this loud. Yes sing along have fun but my god be respectful.
I was going to say the same thing.
It sounds this loud for because she recording I think
I saw Lion King on Broadway last year (orchestra seat) and the girl next to me was on her phone the whole time except for her favorite songs where she was belting along. I was surprised how many people in the theater had poor theater etiquette
@@katrinatroy4039 No, she was definitely screaming super loud. You see people turn and look at her a few times.
@@meganb7744 I would have been so mad
Pumba finally said it 😂
Woah. Clicked on the video then realized I know the poster. Hey Sophia!
Wonderfuuuuuuuuuuuuuul :D
3 decades later and nothing has changed.
I love this. 😁
Why do we grow up 😭😭😭😭
Oh the nostalgia
❤ Yes! 😁
Nathan and Ernie.
Elton and Bernie.
OOOOOO THIS IS SO COOL
Cool
She did amazing job playing T-boz in the TLC movie.
GOATs
I wish Matthew bodrick was there too so the singing again!!❤❤❤
Thank you Kimba , the white lion
💙💙💙
Oh. They didn’t bring the voice actor of adult Simba to play this part of this song? Would’ve been so cool!
Speaking voice or singing voice?
@@fredreindljr1996 Both? He voices and sings.
@@VanessaSerpenteagle Actually, not quite. For adult Simba, Matthew Broderick did the speaking voice. The singing voice was provided by Joseph Williams, the son of John Williams and lead singer of Toto.
@@fredreindljr1996 Oh! Really? They sound so identical!
@@VanessaSerpenteagle Yeah, I can hear that.
Bruh would been nice to not have a 4th singer singing and actually hear them sing it
HAKUNA MATATA
Man, I’m getting old.
Miss Jason bad
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Tell the truth, Jason Weaver did a great job and a much, much better job doing the singing voice of Young Simba than Evan Saucedo.
Hard to hear with that lady screaming in the background. 😂😂😂
Ngl i never thought it was farted i thought it was sharded
Why the comments on here and not on north west performance. Very few claps.
Where was that at ?
WHAT IS LOOK COOL
Lions in zoos only live to be 25 years old
The lady reciting through is annoying.
omgg
Does Pumba have back problems now? 😢
He's gotten older now
Erni FINALLY got to let out his fart!!!! Why did they even edit that out of the movie??? There are way worse things you can say or do in front of kids!
Who is that annoying person talking all the way through. Spoils it.