This is it. The beginning of the musical in kung fu panda form starting with chapter 2. Enjoy.


Chapter 1: Hannibal comes

We reached a choral scene in the Jade Palace in which HANNIBAL and his army return to save Carthage from the Roman invasion under Scipio. HANNIBAL is Lord Shen; ELISSA, Queen of Carthage (his mistress) is Mei Ling. The two leading SLAVE GIRLS are played by MEG and Tigress. The Soothsayer is the ballet mistress. Mr. Ping, the repetiteur, is in charge. We join the opera towards the end of ELISSA's and Mei Ling's great aria. She is alone, holding something from the approaching HANNIBAL, a bleeding severed head.

"The trophy from the enslaving force of Rome!", said Mei Ling and joins with the other girls and a few men before the song begins.

GIRL'S CHORUS:

With feasting and dancing and song, tonight in celebration,

We greet the victorious throng, returned to bring salvation!

MEN'S CHORUS:

The trumpets of Carthage resound!

Hear, Romans, now and tremble! Hark to our step on the ground!

ALL:

Hear the drums, Hannibal comes!

We now see Lord Shen as Hannibal.

"Sad to return to find the land we love threatened once more by Roma's far-reaching grasp", said Lord Shen.

After we see Mr. Ping enter, he makes an announcement.

"Rehearsals are ready for a new production of Chalumeau's "Hannibal, Lord Shen", said Mr. Ping.

"That's amazing, Mr. Ping", said Lord Shen, "Just think: With me as Hannibal and Mei Ling as the most beautiful maiden, this play will become famous.

The Soothsayer appears and brings a newcomer named Meg, a goat.

"Hello, gentlemen", said the Soothsayer.

"Why, hello, Soothsayer", said Lord Shen.

"This is my friend, Meg", said the Soothsayer.

"Nice to meet you", said Lord Shen and shakes Meg's hand and kisses it.

"Um, nice to meet you too, my lord", said Meg.

"How old is she?", asked Mr. Ping.

"18", explained the Soothsayer.

"Beautiful for a young age", said Lord Shen.

Meg giggles and the song continues.

CHORUS:

Bid welcome to Hannibal's guests, the elephants of Carthage!

As guides on our conquering quests, Dido sends Hannibal's friends!

CHORUS WITH CARLOTTA AND PIANGI:

The trumpeting elephants sound, hear, Romans, now and tremble!

Hark to their step on the ground, hear the drums!

Hannibal comes!

After the song ends, we see Tigress walking off into the curtains.