In this Nov. 8, 2012, photo, dancer Camille N. Brown, left, and singer Lindiwe Dlamini pose before a performance of “The Lion King” in New York. Both women have been in the ensemble of the Broadway hit show for its entire 15-year run. (AP Photo/Mark Kennedy)
2 veterans from 'The Lion King' opening still roar
In this Nov. 8, 2012, photo, dancer Camille N. Brown, left, and singer Lindiwe Dlamini pose before a performance of “The Lion King” in New York. Both women have been in the ensemble of the Broadway hit show for its entire 15-year run. (AP Photo/Mark Kennedy)
By MARK KENNEDY
AP Drama Writer /
November 16, 2012
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‘‘It’s never happened again,’’ says Dlamini, shivering at the thought.
The anniversary of the show has led both women to think about the future. Brown would like to teach one day.
‘‘I think that this is probably my last dancing role,’’ she says. ‘‘I've been dancing for about 25 years, so every time I go out I'm kind of savoring it. I love this show, but after this I think I'm probably done.’’
Dlamini thinks she, too, might be done performing onstage after this, but wants to keep making music. ‘‘I don’t think I can ever stop singing,’’ she says.
Neither is planning retirement.
‘‘I think I have more years,’’ says Dlamini.
Brown glances at her friend. They smile in agreement.
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