Mufasa | Scar | Simba | Rafiki | Nala | Zazu | Timon & Pumbaa

Mufasa's majordomo,
he is the chief servant/butler
in the household of the
royal lion family and
as such is loyal to the king.

"It was decided that a puppet version of Zazu would be 
more effective than a mask."
Julie Taymor

"Zazu is the last vestige of colonialism on the African continent. The role involves doing so many things at the same time: singing, acting, dancing, and puppetry. When it all falls into place, the puppet takes on a life of its own, and it's a magical moment."
Geoff Hoyle, originator of the role on Broadway

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Photographs of Original London Company by Catherine Ashmore. Photographs of Original Broadway Company by Joan Marcus
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