0:00street walk theatre exterior The scene opens with a slightly low-angle, medium shot of a bustling New York City street, primarily focusing on the ornate exterior of a Broadway theater. A Black woman, wearing a white and blue striped jumpsuit and a white visor, walks away from the camera, blending into a crowd of diverse pedestrians. The architecture is grand, featuring a rounded, light-colored stone facade with arched windows. Above the street, prominent banners for 'BOOTH THEATRE' and 'THE LION KING' are visible. A large yellow banner for 'THE MUSIC MAN' featuring a woman's face is also prominently displayed on the theater building. The lighting is bright and natural, indicating daytime. The overall color palette is urban and vibrant with beige, grey, and yellow accents from the signs. A red text overlay reads: 'Needed a night the kids wouldn't forget TodayTix made it surprisingly easy!'.
0:02theatre entrance kids reveal The camera captures a medium shot of three Black females—an adult woman and two young girls—standing excitedly in front of the Minskoff Theatre entrance, which is prominently branded with a large yellow 'THE LION KING' sign. The woman, wearing a white t-shirt and black and white striped pants, stands between the two girls. The girl on the left wears a light blue sweater tied around her waist and light green pants, while the girl on the right wears a white top and light green pants, with a white crossbody bag. Both girls beam at the camera, holding up yellow 'PLAYBILL' programs for 'The Lion King'. The backdrop features the theatre's large, bright yellow marquee with black lettering and strings of lightbulbs, indicating a Broadway venue. The lighting is bright and natural, suggesting a clear day. The mood is joyful and anticipatory. The red text overlay from the previous scene persists.
0:04talking head booking explanation A close-up shot features a Black woman speaking directly to the camera, positioned against a soft-focus background of lush green trees and grass, under an overcast sky which provides even, soft lighting. She is wearing a ribbed royal blue short-sleeved top and has curly, dark hair that frames her face. Large silver hoop earrings are visible. Her expression is friendly and engaging, with animated facial expressions and hand gestures as she explains her booking experience. The dominant colors are the vibrant blue of her top and the greens of the background. Text overlay below her reads: 'I wanted to surprise the kids with something special while we're in the city, so I booked us last minute Lion King tickets'. Her body language conveys enthusiasm and confidence.
0:09split screen app overview This scene is a split screen. On the right, the same Black woman from the previous scene continues to speak to the camera, with a slightly more serious, thoughtful expression, wearing her royal blue top. On the left, a mobile app screen is displayed, showing details for 'The Lion King'. The app screen features a large theatrical image of 'The Lion King' with iconic animal silhouettes against a setting sun. Below, the title 'The Lion King' is shown with a 2hr 30min duration and 'Ages 6+'. A section labeled 'Key Details' is visible, starting with 'Minskoff Theatre'. The app interface uses a dark mode with purple accents and white text. A text overlay at the bottom of the app screen reads: 'using the TodayTix app'.
0:10split screen calendar booking The scene continues with a split screen. The Black woman is still on the right, speaking with animated facial expressions, pointing a finger. On the left, the mobile app screen now displays a calendar view for August 2025, showing various dates with ticket prices (e.g., $61, $71, $81). The date '30' is highlighted with a dark border, indicating a selection. Below the calendar, options like 'Wed, Jul 30, 2:00 PM' and '1 ticket' are visible. A colorful progress bar for pricing is at the top. The overall color scheme of the app is dark mode with white text and hints of color for pricing. A text overlay on the app reads: 'We got a great deal'.
0:12split screen seat selection The scene maintains a split screen format. The Black woman is on the right, speaking with a look of surprise and excitement, slightly shrugging her shoulders. On the left, the mobile app screen transitions to a detailed seating chart of a theatre. The seating chart shows sections like 'Orchestra' and 'Mezzanine', filled with numerous colored circles representing seats. A single purple circle is selected, and a checkmark appears within it, signifying a chosen seat. Below the chart, text like 'ORCHC' is visible. The app's dark mode with white and colored dots dominates the visual. A text overlay reads: 'and it only took a minute to book.'
0:13girls with tickets on street A medium shot captures two young Black girls, seen from the waist up, standing on a bustling city street sidewalk. They are both smiling broadly at the camera, holding up bright red rectangular tickets or ticket covers. The girl on the left has braids and is wearing a white top with a light blue top tied around her waist. The girl on the right, also with braids, wears a white top and a white crossbody bag. In the blurred background, other pedestrians and tall city buildings are visible under bright daylight. The overall mood is one of pure excitement and joy. A text overlay reads: 'They were so excited.'.
0:15split screen app reviews The scene features a split screen. On the right, the Black woman continues to speak, wearing her royal blue top, with an expression that shifts between thoughtful and slightly worried as she emphasizes a point. On the left, the mobile app screen from before is visible, now scrolling down to show more details about 'The Lion King'. The 'About' section describes the show, followed by a 'Read more' option. Below this, a '13K+ Reviews' section is displayed, showcasing a user review from 'Sophia C' with a 5-star rating and positive keywords like 'Original', 'Delightful', 'Profound', 'Entertaining', and 'Great staging'. The app uses a dark mode with white and purple text. Text overlays on the app screen read: 'We don't always have time to plan things in advance so having an app that makes it easy really helps.'
0:20split screen other shows This is a split screen shot. On the right, the Black woman speaks to the camera, wearing her royal blue top, with a slightly frustrated or emphatic expression as she gestures with her hand. On the left, the mobile app screen displays a scrolling list of various Broadway shows available on TodayTix. Titles like 'Gypsy', 'Death Becomes Her', and 'John Proctor Is the Villain' are visible, each with a promotional image, starting price, and savings amount. The app maintains its dark mode aesthetic with white text and colorful show graphics. A text overlay on the app screen reads: 'There were tons of shows to choose from,'.
0:21split screen theatre exterior talking head The scene is a split screen. On the right, the Black woman continues to speak, wearing her royal blue top, with an excited and happy expression as she looks upwards and smiles. On the left, a vibrant, wide shot of the Minskoff Theatre exterior is shown from a low angle, emphasizing the large yellow 'Disney THE LION KING THE AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL' marquee. The theatre's black facade with exposed lightbulbs is prominent, and hints of a busy city street with pedestrians and buildings are in the background. The lighting is bright and sunny. A text overlay on the app screen reads: 'but come on, it's Lion King on Broadway.'.
0:23holding hands walking An overhead, slightly angled shot shows an adult's dark-skinned hand holding a child's smaller, dark-skinned hand as they walk on a light grey, textured pavement. The child's hand has bright pink nail polish. Shadows of people, including the filmer, are visible on the ground, indicating bright overhead sunlight. The focus is tightly on the hands and the ground, blurring any background elements. The simple action of holding hands conveys warmth and connection. A text overlay reads: 'Walking up to the theatre with them.'.
A dynamic medium close-up shot, possibly self-recorded from a slightly low angle, captures three Black females – an adult woman and two young girls – riding an escalator upwards. All three are beaming at the camera. The woman, on the left, wears a white top and has long, curly dark hair. She holds a red ticket or ticket holder. The two girls, to her right and slightly behind, also have braids and are smiling widely; one holds a similar red ticket. The escalator steps are a warm, metallic brown, and the surrounding walls are illuminated with warm lights, creating an inviting atmosphere. Their collective expressions of happiness are highly infectious. A text overlay reads: 'Seeing their faces light up. Totally worth it.'.
0:28theatre seats with playbills A medium close-up shot captures three Black females – an adult woman and two young girls – seated in plush red theatre seats, smiling widely and excitedly holding up their yellow 'The Lion King' Playbill programs. The adult woman is in the foreground on the right, her face illuminated, with an open-mouthed expression of joy and laughter. The two girls are to her left, slightly behind, also smiling and holding their programs. The theatre's audience seats, also in red, are visible in rows behind them, partially filled with other patrons. The lighting is dim but warm, characteristic of a theatre pre-show atmosphere. The overall mood is one of overwhelming happiness and shared excitement. A text overlay reads: 'The show had us laughing, tearing up, completely locked in from start to finish.'
0:30stage performance wide A wide shot from the audience's perspective captures the full grandeur of 'The Lion King' Broadway stage during what appears to be the final bow or a grand ensemble scene. Numerous actors, in vibrant and elaborate animal costumes and makeup, fill the stage. Some performers are elevated on multi-tiered, rock-like structures. The stage is bathed in dramatic, bright blue and orange lighting, creating a striking visual spectacle. The background features simple but effective set pieces. In the foreground, the silhouetted heads of the audience members are visible, emphasizing the immersive experience. The overall mood is one of awe and spectacle. The text overlay from the previous scene persists.
A medium shot shows two young Black girls standing on a paved driveway or path, surrounded by a lush green lawn and trees in the background, under bright, natural daylight. The girl on the left wears a grey and purple gymnastics leotard, pink shorts, rainbow-colored Crocs, and holds a silver water bottle. She smiles and waves enthusiastically. The girl on the right wears a grey top with white bat-like patterns, grey pants, light blue Crocs, and carries a purple backpack and a black water bottle. She also smiles broadly at the camera. The setting is a suburban outdoor environment. Text overlay above them: 'How would you rate The Lion King? Ten out of ten. It was really good.'
0:37split screen narrator rating The scene is a split screen. On the right, the Black woman speaks directly to the camera, wearing her royal blue top. Her expression is confident and enthusiastic as she gestures with her hand to emphasize her words. On the left, a slightly wider shot of 'The Lion King' stage performance (similar to scene 14) is shown from the audience's perspective, featuring numerous actors in full costume on the colorful stage, bathed in blue and orange light. The heads of the audience are silhouetted in the foreground. A text overlay over the woman reads: 'Personally, I'm giving it a 10. It's something you have to see to believe.'
0:40talking head call to action A close-up shot features the Black woman speaking directly to the camera, positioned against the same soft-focus background of green trees and grass, under soft, overcast lighting. She is wearing her ribbed royal blue short-sleeved top. Her expression is earnest and persuasive, occasionally furrowing her brow or smiling as she delivers her final recommendation. She gestures with her hand to reinforce her points. The color palette is dominated by the blue of her top and the greens of the natural background. Text overlay below her reads: 'If you're looking for something fun, affordable and easy to do with kids in New York, download TodayTix.'
