'The Lion King' returns to Chicago this week

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago enters the "Circle of Life" on Friday, when "The Lion King" returns to town.

The Disney classic comes to life on stage through its music, dancing and acting.

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Two of the cast members who make it happen, Aaron Nelson and Sam Linda, joined ABC7 Chicago Tuesday to talk more about it.

Nelson grew up in the Chicago area. He and Linda talked about what's on their list of things to do while they're in the Windy City.

The show will run from Oct. 3 to 19 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.

Visit broadwayinchicago.com for more information.

One hundred million people have seen the Broadway show.

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