Love on the Spectrum’s Abbey and David Visit The Lion King on Broadway
Abbey Romeo and David Isaacman are feeling the love tonight.
The couple, who met on season one of Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum, first bonded over their shared love of lions and The Lion King. Now, three years and a trip to Africa later, Romeo, 26, and Isaacman, 29, visited New York City to attend an autism-friendly performance of The Lion King on Broadway.
“Seeing live theater is so much fun and everyone deserves to have fun,” Romeo said in a video on Instagram about the performance, put on by the Theater Development Fund. She adds in her caption, “They give kids and adults with disabilities, auditory sensitives and other specific needs an opportunity to watch Broadway shows in a welcoming and supportive environment.”
This isn’t the first time Romeo and Isaacman have celebrated their love for The Lion King. Years after Romeo shared her dream of visiting Africa to see lions on their first date, Isaacman surprised her with flights for a safari with their families in season two of Love on the Spectrum.
“Since you have been an extra amazing girlfriend, I want to take you somewhere special,” Isaacman said to Romeo in the first episode of the season. “I am bringing you, your mom and my sisters with us on a wonderful trip across the world. I want to make your dream come true by taking you on a fun vacation. Kenya say yes to coming with me to Africa to see our favorite animal, the lion?”
While in Kenya, the pair — who often refer to each other as “Lion” and “Lioness” — held hands and sang a rendition of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” a moment that has since gone viral for being one of the most wholesome moments of the season.
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With The Lion King under their belt, TDF is putting on five more performances in the months ahead, including the first-ever autism-friendly performances of Back to the Future: The Musical, Hamilton and & Juliet.
“TDF’s Autism Friendly Performances create a no-judgment, no-apology environment for families and individuals impacted by autism, many of whom have historically been excluded from the theatre going experience,” TDF’s Executive Director Deeksha Gaur said in a statement. “This year, we are excited to share the magic of live theatre with even more audience members.”
For more information about TDF Accessibility Programs, visit the organization’s website.
Love on the Spectrum is now streaming on Netflix.