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Allers’ influence on The Lion King extended beyond the screen. Recognizing the depth of the characters and the power of the music, he collaborated with Irene Mecchi to adapt the story for Broadway. The endeavor was a triumph, earning him a Tony Award nomination in 1998 for Best Book of a Musical. Today, the stage production continues to be a marvel of theatrical engineering and storytelling, a testament to Allers’ creative instincts.
Before taking the helm of the Pride Lands, Allers played a key role in the storyboard and development rooms for a string of hits now considered the “Golden Era” of modern Disney.
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