'The Lion King' and 'Aladdin' Casts Face Off in Epic Broadway Medley Mash-Up on 'GMA'
— -- “The Lion King” and “Aladdin” are two of the biggest hits on Broadway right now, and their casts sure know how to have fun off-stage, too.
When the two casts got stuck in an airport earlier this year, they decided to pass the time in the terminal with a super-charged performance, belting out the most famous songs from each show for all the travelers to enjoy. The video quickly swept the nation, going viral with more than 1 million views.
Now they’re back with a special Broadway battle just for “Good Morning America,” where the two casts actually swap songs, singing each others' leading tunes in an epic medley mash-up.
“We were on our way to this conference and we were stuck at the airport delayed for six hours, and to pass the time we just started doing what we love to do and the audience really got into it,” said Adam Jacobs, the only actor to ever play the title roles of Simba in “The Lion King” and now Aladdin in “Aladdin.” “It’s been fantastic. But I should tell you, it looks like we’re having this battle up there, but the truth is there is no competition between us. We’ve got nothing but love for each other.”
