The Lion King co-writers reflect on the musical's enduring legacy

The Lion King musical is on stage at the Fox Theatre Oct. 2-20. (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy)

The Lion King returns to the Fox Theatre, making it North America’s longest-running and most-attended Broadway tour. For more than 26 years, the Tony Award-winning musical has brought together audiences for its classic songs like “Circle of Life” and “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King.”

The Lion King will have multiple performances at the Fox Theatre from Oct. 2-20.

“City Lights” producer Summer Evans spoke with Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, the co-writers of The Lion King, both the animated film and stage version.