Shows
People
Theatres
Awards
search
menu
The Lion King
Tour: Rafiki
Opening Date
Oct 26, 2017
Closing Date
Currently Running
Musical
Original
National Tour
External Links
Get more info and tickets
Official Website
Shop
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Currently Playing
North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center
, North Charleston, SC
Currently playing on Broadway in New York
People
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Current Cast
Replacements
Produced by
Disney Theatrical Group
and
Anne Quart
; Produced for Disney Theatrical Productions by
Peter Schneider
and
Thomas Schumacher
; Produced by
Disney Theatrical Group
and
Anne Quart
Book by
Roger Allers
and
Irene Mecchi
; Music by
Elton John
; Lyrics by
Tim Rice
; Additional music by
Lebo M
,
Mark Mancina
,
Jay Rifkin
,
Julie Taymor
and
Hans Zimmer
; Additional lyrics by
Lebo M
,
Mark Mancina
,
Jay Rifkin
,
Julie Taymor
and
Hans Zimmer
; Adapted from the screenplay by
Irene Mecchi
,
Jonathan Roberts
and
Linda Woolverton
; Music orchestrated by
Robert Elhai
and
David Metzger
; Music Produced for the Stage and Additional Score by
Mark Mancina
; Additional Vocal Score and Vocal Arrangements by
Lebo M
; Musical Director:
Jamie Schmidt
; Associate Music Producer:
Robert Elhai
Directed by
Julie Taymor
; Choreographed by
Garth Fagan
; Associate Director:
John Stefaniuk
; Associate Choreographer:
Marey Griffith
; Dance Supervisor:
Celise Hicks
; Supervising Resident Director:
Anthony Lyn
; Resident Director:
Dodd Loomis
; Resident Dance Supervisor:
Geoff Myers
; Adapted Choreography:
Aubrey Lynch II
; Assistant Choreographer:
Norwood J. Pennewell
and
Natalie Rogers
Scenic Design by
Richard Hudson
; Costume Design by
Julie Taymor
; Lighting Design by
Donald Holder
; Sound Design by
Steve Canyon Kennedy
; Mask Design by
Julie Taymor
and
Michael Curry
; Puppet Design by
Julie Taymor
and
Michael Curry
; Hair Design by
Michael Ward
; Make-Up Design by
Michael Ward
; Associate Scenic Design:
Peter Eastman
; Associate Costume Design:
Mary Nemecek Peterson
; Associate Lighting Design:
Carolyn Wong
; Associate Sound Design:
John Shivers
; Associate Hair Design:
Rowena Hume
; Associate Make-Up Design:
Rowena Hume
; Associate Mask Design
Louis Troisi
; Associate Puppet Design:
Louis Troisi
; Assistant Lighting Design:
Marty Vreeland
; Assistant Sound Design:
Hugh Sweeney
; Assistant Hair Design:
Ute Mai
; Assistant Make-Up Design:
Ute Mai
; Assistant Mask Design
Mike Grimm
; Assistant Puppet Design:
Mike Grimm
; Automated Lighting Designer:
Aland Henderson
; Moving Light Programmer:
Brad Gray
Executive Producer:
Thomas Schlenk
; General Manager:
Thomas Schlenk
; Company Manager:
Chris Danner
; Associate Gen. Mgr:
Michael Height
; Assistant Co. Mgr:
Elizabeth Rublein
Technical Director:
Michael Carey
; Production Supervisor:
Doc Zorthian
; Production Stage Manager:
M. William Shiner
; Stage Manager:
Beth Bornstein
; Assistant Stage Mgr:
Izell O. Blunt
and
Brian Hasal
Choral Director:
Lebo M
; Musical Supervisor:
Clement Ishmael
; Musical Coordinator:
Michael Keller
; Associate Musical Supervisor:
David Kreppel
; Conducted by
Jamie Schmidt
; Associate Conductor:
Danny White
; Assistant Conductor:
Paul McCaffrey
; Keyboard 1:
Chris Neville
; Keyboard 2:
Paul McCaffrey
; Guitar:
Robert Tye
; Bass:
Michael Brown
; Drums:
Phil Martin
; Marimba:
Mike Faue
; Percussion:
Stefan Monssen
and
Reuven Weizberg
; Flutes:
Darlene Drew
; French Horn:
Tim Riley
; Music Copyist:
Anixter Rice Music Service
; Electronic Music Programming:
Christoph Buskies
Casting:
Binder Casting
and
Mark Brandon, C.S.A.
; Fight direction by
Rick Sordelet
; Dance Captain:
Christopher L. McKenzie Jr.
and
Theresa Nguyen
; Fight Captain:
Christopher L. McKenzie Jr.
and
Theresa Nguyen
; Production Coordinator:
Christina Huschle
; Senior Publicist:
Dennis Crowley
; National Press Representative:
Erica Jacobson
; Advertising:
Serino Coyne
; Photographer:
Joan Marcus
and
Matthew Murphy
Keith Bennett
Banzai
Gerald Caesar
Simba
Mark Campbell
Scar
? - Oct 14, 2018
Nick Cordileone
Timon
Nia Holloway
Nala
Greg Jackson
Zazu
Danielle W. Jalade
Young Nala
Alternate
Joziyah Jean-Felix
Young Simba
Alternate
Ben Lipitz
Pumbaa
Gloria Manning
Young Nala
Alternate
Gerald Ramsey
Mufasa
Ramon Reed
Young Simba
Alternate
Robbie Swift
Ed
Martina Sykes
Shenzi
Buyi Zama
Rafiki
Derek Adams
Ensemble Singer
Simba Shadow Puppet
Kayla Rose Aimable
Ensemble Dancer
Eric Bean, Jr.
Ensemble Dancer
Guinea Fowl
Gazelle
Thabani Buthelezi
Ensemble Singer
Circle of Life Vocals
Mouse Shadow Puppet
Lioness Chant Vocal
Simba Shadow Puppet
One by One Vocal
Sasha Caicedo
Ensemble Dancer
Cheetah
Nala Pole Puppet
Thembelihle Cele
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Erynn Marie Dickerson
Ensemble Dancer
Mukelisiwe Goba
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Jalen Harris
Ensemble Singer
Giraffe Shadow Puppet
Scar Shadow Puppet
William James, Jr.
Ensemble Singer
Giraffe Shadow Puppet
Scar Shadow Puppet
Jane King
Ensemble Dancer
Ant Hill Lady
Fireflies
Gregory Manning II
Ensemble Dancer
Buzzard Pole
Pumbaa Pole Puppet
Nhlanhla Ndlovu
Ensemble Singer
? - Oct 14, 2018
Circle of Life Vocals
? - Oct 14, 2018
One by One Dance
? - Oct 14, 2018
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
? - Oct 14, 2018
Aaron Nelson
Ensemble Singer
Simba Shadow Puppet
Selloane Nkhela
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Christopher Sams
Ensemble Singer
Scar Shadow Puppet
One by One Dance
Jordan Samuels
Ensemble Dancer
Acrobatic Trickster
Mpume Sikakane
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Sadé Simmons
Ensemble Dancer
Gazelle Wheel
Kimber Sprawl
Sarabi
Ensemble Singer
Kevin Tate
Ensemble Dancer
Gazelle
Jennifer Theriot
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Courtney Thomas
Ensemble Dancer
Stilt Giraffe
Shacura Wade
Ensemble Dancer
Swings:
Andrew Arrington
,
Kyle Robert Carter
,
Deidrea Halley
,
Kolin Jerron
,
Christopher L. McKenzie Jr.
,
Theresa Nguyen
,
Phylicia Pearl
,
Jennifer Theriot
and
Krystal Worrell
Standby:
William John Austin
(Scar, Pumbaa) and
Tony Freeman
(Scar, Zazu, Timon, Pumbaa)
Understudies:
Derek Adams
(Banzai),
Andrew Arrington
(Banzai, Ed),
Kyle Robert Carter
(Mufasa),
Thembelihle Cele
(Rafiki, Nala),
Mukelisiwe Goba
(Rafiki),
Jalen Harris
(Simba),
William James, Jr.
(Mufasa, Ed),
Aaron Nelson
(Simba),
Selloane Nkhela
(Rafiki, Sarabi),
Phylicia Pearl
(Shenzi),
Christopher Sams
(Mufasa),
Jordan Samuels
(Ed),
Mpume Sikakane
(Rafiki),
Kimber Sprawl
(Nala),
Robbie Swift
(Zazu, Timon, Pumbaa),
Jennifer Theriot
(Sarabi, Nala, Shenzi) and
Krystal Worrell
(Sarabi, Shenzi)
Keith Bennett
Banzai
Nick Cordileone
Timon
Jared Dixon
Simba
Nia Holloway
Nala
Greg Jackson
Zazu
Brilyn Johnston
Young Nala
Alternate
Ben Lipitz
Pumbaa
Richard A. Phillips, Jr.
Young Simba
Alternate
Spencer Plachy
Scar
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Gerald Ramsey
Mufasa
Walter Russell III
Young Simba
Alternate
Celina Smith
Young Nala
Alternate
Robbie Swift
Ed
Martina Sykes
Shenzi
Buyi Zama
Rafiki
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Derek Adams
Ensemble Singer
Simba Shadow Puppet
Kayla Rose Aimable
Ensemble Dancer
Kyle R. Banks
Ensemble Singer
Scar Shadow Puppet
One by One Dance
Eric Bean, Jr.
Ensemble Dancer
Guinea Fowl
Gazelle
Kalilah Black
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Sasha Caicedo
Ensemble Dancer
Cheetah
Nala Pole Puppet
Chante Carmel
Sarabi
Ensemble Singer
Sean Aaron Carmon
Ensemble Dancer
Buzzard Pole
Pumbaa Pole Puppet
Thembelihle Cele
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Daniela Cobb
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Gabriel Croom
Ensemble Dancer
Guinea Fowl
Gazelle
Erynn Marie Dickerson
Ensemble Dancer
Mukelisiwe Goba
Ensemble Singer
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
One by One Vocal
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
William James, Jr.
Ensemble Singer
Giraffe Shadow Puppet
Scar Shadow Puppet
Alia Kache
Ensemble Dancer
Gazelle Wheel
Jane King
Ensemble Dancer
Ant Hill Lady
Fireflies
Brandon A. McCall
Ensemble Singer
Giraffe Shadow Puppet
Scar Shadow Puppet
Nhlanhla Ndlovu
Ensemble Singer
Circle of Life Vocals
One by One Dance
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Aaron Nelson
Ensemble Singer
Simba Shadow Puppet
S'bu Ngema
Ensemble Singer
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Circle of Life Vocals
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Mouse Shadow Puppet
Lioness Chant Vocal
Simba Shadow Puppet
One by One Vocal
Christopher Sams
Ensemble Singer
Scar Shadow Puppet
One by One Dance
Jordan Samuels
Ensemble Dancer
Acrobatic Trickster
Mpume Sikakane
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Sadé Simmons
Ensemble Dancer
Gazelle Wheel
Kevin Tate
Ensemble Dancer
Gazelle
Courtney Thomas
Ensemble Dancer
Stilt Giraffe
Shacura Wade
Ensemble Dancer
Swings:
Andrew Arrington
,
Kyle Robert Carter
,
Deidrea Halley
,
Kolin Jerron
,
Christopher L. McKenzie Jr.
,
Phylicia Pearl
,
Kaylin Seckel
,
Jennifer Theriot
and
Zola Williams
Standby:
William John Austin
(Scar, Pumbaa) and
Tony Freeman
(Scar, Zazu, Timon, Pumbaa)
Understudies:
Derek Adams
(Banzai),
Andrew Arrington
(Banzai, Ed),
Kalilah Black
(Shenzi),
Chante Carmel
(Nala, Shenzi),
Kyle Robert Carter
(Mufasa),
Thembelihle Cele
(Rafiki, Nala),
Daniela Cobb
(Shenzi),
Mukelisiwe Goba
(Rafiki),
Deidrea Halley
(Sarabi),
William James, Jr.
(Mufasa, Ed),
Brandon A. McCall
(Simba),
Aaron Nelson
(Simba),
Phylicia Pearl
(Shenzi),
Christopher Sams
(Mufasa),
Jordan Samuels
(Ed),
Kaylin Seckel
(Nala, Sarabi),
Mpume Sikakane
(Rafiki),
Robbie Swift
(Zazu, Timon, Pumbaa) and
Jennifer Theriot
(Sarabi, Nala, Shenzi)
Musical Director:
James Dodgson
Resident Director:
Ameenah Kaplan
; Associate Director:
Anthony Lyn
Assistant Hair Design:
Ashley Hughes
; Assistant Make-Up Design:
Ashley Hughes
Company Manager:
Kimberly Shaw
Assistant Stage Mgr:
Lynn R. Camilo
,
Vanessa Dodgson-Thomas
,
Brian Hasal
and
Jana Llynn
; Technical Director:
Patrick Eviston
; Production Stage Manager:
Karyn Meek
Conducted by
James Dodgson
; Associate Conductor:
Karl Shymanovitz
; Keyboard 1:
Steve Hunter
; Bass:
Ross MacIntyre
; French Horn:
David Quackenbush
; Guitar:
Jason Fowler
Dance Captain:
Deidrea Halley
; Photographer:
Deen Van Meer
Cast
Jared Dixon
Simba
Mukelisiwe Goba
Rafiki
Oct 14, 2018 - ?
Jalen Harris
Simba
Brilyn Johnston
Young Nala
Alternate
Ben Lipitz
Pumbaa
Richard A. Phillips, Jr.
Young Simba
Alternate
Spencer Plachy
Scar
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Walter Russell III
Young Simba
Alternate
Salahedin Safi
Young Simba
Alternate
Celina Smith
Young Nala
Alternate
Buyi Zama
Rafiki
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Mykal Ashlee
Ensemble
Kyle R. Banks
Ensemble Singer
? - Oct 14, 2018
Scar Shadow Puppet
? - Oct 14, 2018
One by One Dance
? - Oct 14, 2018
Ensemble Singer
Scar Shadow Puppet
One by One Dance
Kalilah Black
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Chante Carmel
Sarabi
Ensemble Singer
Sean Aaron Carmon
Ensemble Dancer
Buzzard Pole
Pumbaa Pole Puppet
Daniela Cobb
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Gabriel Croom
Ensemble Dancer
Guinea Fowl
Gazelle
Gabriel A. Croom
Ensemble Singer
Ntomb'khona Dlamini
Ensemble Singer
? - Oct 14, 2018
One by One Vocal
? - Oct 14, 2018
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
? - Oct 14, 2018
Ensemble Singer
One by One Vocal
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
JoAnna Marie Ford
Ensemble
Tony Freeman
Pumbaa
Mukelisiwe Goba
Ensemble Singer
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
One by One Vocal
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Jalen Harris
Ensemble
Ashley Ware Jenkins
Sarabi
Kolin Jerron
Ensemble
Alia Kache
Ensemble
Ensemble Dancer
Gazelle Wheel
Brandon A. McCall
Ensemble Singer
Giraffe Shadow Puppet
Scar Shadow Puppet
Nhlanhla Ndlovu
Ensemble Singer
Circle of Life Vocals
One by One Dance
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
S'bu Ngema
Ensemble Singer
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Circle of Life Vocals
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
One by One Dance
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Mouse Shadow Puppet
Lioness Chant Vocal
Simba Shadow Puppet
One by One Vocal
Sihle Ngema
Ensemble
Phindile Nyadeni
Ensemble
Yael Pineda-Hall
Ensemble
Mpume Sikakane
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Sophia N. Stephens
Ensemble
Zola Williams
Ensemble
Swings:
Kolin Jerron
,
Phylicia Pearl
,
Kaylin Seckel
and
Zola Williams
Standby:
Tony Freeman
(Pumbaa) and
Robb Sapp
(Ed, Timon, Zazu)
Understudies:
Kalilah Black
(Shenzi),
Chante Carmel
(Nala, Shenzi),
Daniela Cobb
(Shenzi),
Ntomb'khona Dlamini
(Rafiki, Rafiki),
Mukelisiwe Goba
(Rafiki),
Deidrea Halley
(Sarabi),
Brandon A. McCall
(Simba),
Phylicia Pearl
(Shenzi),
Christopher Sams
(Mufasa),
Kaylin Seckel
(Nala, Sarabi) and
Mpume Sikakane
(Rafiki)
Songs
music by
Elton John
; lyrics by
Tim Rice
(Unless otherwise noted)
Act 1
Sung By
Circle of Life
Rafiki and Ensemble
I Just Can't Wait to Be King
Young Simba, Young Nala, Zazu and Ensemble
Chow Down
Shenzi, Banzai and Ed
They Live in You
(music by
Lebo M
,
Mark Mancina
and
Jay Rifkin
; lyrics by
Lebo M
,
Mark Mancina
and
Jay Rifkin
)
Mufasa and Ensemble
Be Prepared
Scar, Shenzi, Banzai, Ed and Ensemble
Be Prepared
(Reprise)
Scar and Ensemble
Nao Tse Tsa
(music by
Jacques Loubelo
; lyrics by
Jacques Loubelo
)
Rafiki, Sarabi and Young Nala
Hakuna Matata
Timon, Pumbaa, Young Simba, Simba and Ensemble
Act 2
Sung By
One by One
(music by
Lebo M
; lyrics by
Lebo M
)
Ensemble
The Madness of King Scar
Scar, Zazu, Banzai, Shenzi, Ed and Nala
Shadowland
(music by
Lebo M
and
Hans Zimmer
; lyrics by
Lebo M
and
Mark Mancina
)
Nala, Rafiki and Ensemble
Endless Night
(music by
Lebo M
,
Jay Rifkin
and
Hans Zimmer
; lyrics by
Julie Taymor
)
Simba and Ensemble
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Timon, Pumbaa, Simba, Nala and Ensemble
They Live in You (as "He Lives in You")
(Reprise)
(music by
Lebo M
,
Mark Mancina
and
Jay Rifkin
; lyrics by
Lebo M
,
Mark Mancina
and
Jay Rifkin
)
Rafiki, Simba and Ensemble
King of Pride Rock
(music by
Hans Zimmer
; lyrics by
Lebo M
)
Ensemble
Circle of Life
(Reprise)
Ensemble
Tour Stops
Current and Future
Past
Filter by:
City
Engagement Dates
Theatre
City and State
Nov 20, 2019 - Dec 01, 2019
DeVos Hall
Grand Rapids, MI
Oct 30, 2019 - Nov 17, 2019
Kentucky Center For The Performing Arts
Louisville, KY
Oct 03, 2019 - Oct 27, 2019
Opera House (MA)
Boston, MA
Sep 04, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019
Benedum Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Aug 07, 2019 - Sep 01, 2019
KeyBank State Theatre
Cleveland, OH
Jun 13, 2019 - Aug 04, 2019
Princess of Wales
Toronto, ON
May 29, 2019 - Jun 09, 2019
Chrysler Hall
Norfolk, VA
May 08, 2019 - May 26, 2019
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
Miami, FL
Apr 24, 2019 - May 05, 2019
Raymond F. Kravis Center For The Performing Arts
West Palm Beach, FL
Apr 03, 2019 - Apr 21, 2019
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
Fort Myers, FL
Mar 14, 2019 - Mar 31, 2019
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Sarasota, FL
Feb 27, 2019 - Mar 10, 2019
Hammons Hall
Springfield, MO
Feb 07, 2019 - Feb 24, 2019
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Appleton, WI
Jan 23, 2019 - Feb 03, 2019
First Interstate Center for the Arts
Spokane, WA
Jan 09, 2019 - Jan 20, 2019
Hult Center For The Performing Arts
Eugene, OR
Dec 13, 2018 - Jan 06, 2019
Paramount Theatre
Seattle, WA
Nov 28, 2018 - Dec 09, 2018
Saroyan Theatre
Fresno, CA
Nov 07, 2018 - Nov 25, 2018
The Smith Center
Las Vegas, NV
Oct 17, 2018 - Nov 04, 2018
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
Boise, ID
Oct 02, 2018 - Oct 13, 2018
Peoria Civic Center Theatre
Peoria, IL
Sep 12, 2018 - Sep 29, 2018
Murat Centre
Indianapolis, IN
Aug 22, 2018 - Sep 09, 2018
Belk Theater
Charlotte, NC
Aug 01, 2018 - Aug 19, 2018
Bushnell
Hartford, CT
Jul 11, 2018 - Jul 29, 2018
Wharton Center for the Performing Arts
East Lansing, MI
Jun 13, 2018 - Jul 07, 2018
Music Hall At Fair Park
Dallas, TX
May 30, 2018 - Jun 10, 2018
The Plaza Theatre
El Paso, TX
May 09, 2018 - May 27, 2018
Municipal Auditorium Music Hall
Kansas City, MO
Apr 19, 2018 - May 06, 2018
Robinson Center Music Hall
Little Rock, AR
Apr 04, 2018 - Apr 15, 2018
James W. Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI
Mar 14, 2018 - Apr 01, 2018
Birmingham-Jefferson Concert Hall
Birmingham, AL
Feb 14, 2018 - Mar 11, 2018
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Orlando, FL
Jan 31, 2018 - Feb 11, 2018
Moran Theatre at Times Union Center
Jacksonville, FL
Jan 10, 2018 - Jan 28, 2018
Fox Theatre
Atlanta, GA
Dec 13, 2017 - Jan 07, 2018
Shea's Performing Arts Center
Buffalo, NY
Nov 16, 2017 - Dec 10, 2017
Hippodrome Theatre
Baltimore, MD
Oct 26, 2017 - Nov 12, 2017
Landmark Theatre
Syracuse, NY
Engagement Dates
Theatre
City and State
Dec 04, 2019 - Dec 15, 2019
North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center
North Charleston, SC
Dec 19, 2019 - Jan 05, 2020
Auditorium Theatre - Rochester
Rochester, NY
Jan 08, 2020 - Feb 02, 2020
Aronoff Center For The Arts: Procter & Gamble Hall
Cincinnati, OH
Feb 05, 2020 - Mar 01, 2020
Uihlein Hall at Marcus Performing Arts Center
Milwaukee, WI
Mar 04, 2020 - Mar 22, 2020
Morris Performing Arts Center
South Bend, IN
Mar 25, 2020 - Apr 12, 2020
Stranahan Theater And Great Hall
Toledo, OH
Apr 15, 2020 - May 10, 2020
Orpheum Theater - Omaha
Omaha, NE
May 13, 2020 - Jun 14, 2020
Buell Theatre
Denver, CO
Jun 17, 2020 - Jul 12, 2020
ASU Gammage
Tempe, AZ
Sep 02, 2020 - Sep 27, 2020
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA
People
Songs
Tour Stops
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Current Cast
Replacements
Produced by
Disney Theatrical Group
and
Anne Quart
; Produced for Disney Theatrical Productions by
Peter Schneider
and
Thomas Schumacher
; Produced by
Disney Theatrical Group
and
Anne Quart
Book by
Roger Allers
and
Irene Mecchi
; Music by
Elton John
; Lyrics by
Tim Rice
; Additional music by
Lebo M
,
Mark Mancina
,
Jay Rifkin
,
Julie Taymor
and
Hans Zimmer
; Additional lyrics by
Lebo M
,
Mark Mancina
,
Jay Rifkin
,
Julie Taymor
and
Hans Zimmer
; Adapted from the screenplay by
Irene Mecchi
,
Jonathan Roberts
and
Linda Woolverton
; Music orchestrated by
Robert Elhai
and
David Metzger
; Music Produced for the Stage and Additional Score by
Mark Mancina
; Additional Vocal Score and Vocal Arrangements by
Lebo M
; Musical Director:
Jamie Schmidt
; Associate Music Producer:
Robert Elhai
Directed by
Julie Taymor
; Choreographed by
Garth Fagan
; Associate Director:
John Stefaniuk
; Associate Choreographer:
Marey Griffith
; Dance Supervisor:
Celise Hicks
; Supervising Resident Director:
Anthony Lyn
; Resident Director:
Dodd Loomis
; Resident Dance Supervisor:
Geoff Myers
; Adapted Choreography:
Aubrey Lynch II
; Assistant Choreographer:
Norwood J. Pennewell
and
Natalie Rogers
Scenic Design by
Richard Hudson
; Costume Design by
Julie Taymor
; Lighting Design by
Donald Holder
; Sound Design by
Steve Canyon Kennedy
; Mask Design by
Julie Taymor
and
Michael Curry
; Puppet Design by
Julie Taymor
and
Michael Curry
; Hair Design by
Michael Ward
; Make-Up Design by
Michael Ward
; Associate Scenic Design:
Peter Eastman
; Associate Costume Design:
Mary Nemecek Peterson
; Associate Lighting Design:
Carolyn Wong
; Associate Sound Design:
John Shivers
; Associate Hair Design:
Rowena Hume
; Associate Make-Up Design:
Rowena Hume
; Associate Mask Design
Louis Troisi
; Associate Puppet Design:
Louis Troisi
; Assistant Lighting Design:
Marty Vreeland
; Assistant Sound Design:
Hugh Sweeney
; Assistant Hair Design:
Ute Mai
; Assistant Make-Up Design:
Ute Mai
; Assistant Mask Design
Mike Grimm
; Assistant Puppet Design:
Mike Grimm
; Automated Lighting Designer:
Aland Henderson
; Moving Light Programmer:
Brad Gray
Executive Producer:
Thomas Schlenk
; General Manager:
Thomas Schlenk
; Company Manager:
Chris Danner
; Associate Gen. Mgr:
Michael Height
; Assistant Co. Mgr:
Elizabeth Rublein
Technical Director:
Michael Carey
; Production Supervisor:
Doc Zorthian
; Production Stage Manager:
M. William Shiner
; Stage Manager:
Beth Bornstein
; Assistant Stage Mgr:
Izell O. Blunt
and
Brian Hasal
Choral Director:
Lebo M
; Musical Supervisor:
Clement Ishmael
; Musical Coordinator:
Michael Keller
; Associate Musical Supervisor:
David Kreppel
; Conducted by
Jamie Schmidt
; Associate Conductor:
Danny White
; Assistant Conductor:
Paul McCaffrey
; Keyboard 1:
Chris Neville
; Keyboard 2:
Paul McCaffrey
; Guitar:
Robert Tye
; Bass:
Michael Brown
; Drums:
Phil Martin
; Marimba:
Mike Faue
; Percussion:
Stefan Monssen
and
Reuven Weizberg
; Flutes:
Darlene Drew
; French Horn:
Tim Riley
; Music Copyist:
Anixter Rice Music Service
; Electronic Music Programming:
Christoph Buskies
Casting:
Binder Casting
and
Mark Brandon, C.S.A.
; Fight direction by
Rick Sordelet
; Dance Captain:
Christopher L. McKenzie Jr.
and
Theresa Nguyen
; Fight Captain:
Christopher L. McKenzie Jr.
and
Theresa Nguyen
; Production Coordinator:
Christina Huschle
; Senior Publicist:
Dennis Crowley
; National Press Representative:
Erica Jacobson
; Advertising:
Serino Coyne
; Photographer:
Joan Marcus
and
Matthew Murphy
Keith Bennett
Banzai
Gerald Caesar
Simba
Mark Campbell
Scar
? - Oct 14, 2018
Nick Cordileone
Timon
Nia Holloway
Nala
Greg Jackson
Zazu
Danielle W. Jalade
Young Nala
Alternate
Joziyah Jean-Felix
Young Simba
Alternate
Ben Lipitz
Pumbaa
Gloria Manning
Young Nala
Alternate
Gerald Ramsey
Mufasa
Ramon Reed
Young Simba
Alternate
Robbie Swift
Ed
Martina Sykes
Shenzi
Buyi Zama
Rafiki
Derek Adams
Ensemble Singer
Simba Shadow Puppet
Kayla Rose Aimable
Ensemble Dancer
Eric Bean, Jr.
Ensemble Dancer
Guinea Fowl
Gazelle
Thabani Buthelezi
Ensemble Singer
Circle of Life Vocals
Mouse Shadow Puppet
Lioness Chant Vocal
Simba Shadow Puppet
One by One Vocal
Sasha Caicedo
Ensemble Dancer
Cheetah
Nala Pole Puppet
Thembelihle Cele
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Erynn Marie Dickerson
Ensemble Dancer
Mukelisiwe Goba
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Jalen Harris
Ensemble Singer
Giraffe Shadow Puppet
Scar Shadow Puppet
William James, Jr.
Ensemble Singer
Giraffe Shadow Puppet
Scar Shadow Puppet
Jane King
Ensemble Dancer
Ant Hill Lady
Fireflies
Gregory Manning II
Ensemble Dancer
Buzzard Pole
Pumbaa Pole Puppet
Nhlanhla Ndlovu
Ensemble Singer
? - Oct 14, 2018
Circle of Life Vocals
? - Oct 14, 2018
One by One Dance
? - Oct 14, 2018
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
? - Oct 14, 2018
Aaron Nelson
Ensemble Singer
Simba Shadow Puppet
Selloane Nkhela
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Christopher Sams
Ensemble Singer
Scar Shadow Puppet
One by One Dance
Jordan Samuels
Ensemble Dancer
Acrobatic Trickster
Mpume Sikakane
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Sadé Simmons
Ensemble Dancer
Gazelle Wheel
Kimber Sprawl
Sarabi
Ensemble Singer
Kevin Tate
Ensemble Dancer
Gazelle
Jennifer Theriot
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Courtney Thomas
Ensemble Dancer
Stilt Giraffe
Shacura Wade
Ensemble Dancer
Swings:
Andrew Arrington
,
Kyle Robert Carter
,
Deidrea Halley
,
Kolin Jerron
,
Christopher L. McKenzie Jr.
,
Theresa Nguyen
,
Phylicia Pearl
,
Jennifer Theriot
and
Krystal Worrell
Standby:
William John Austin
(Scar, Pumbaa) and
Tony Freeman
(Scar, Zazu, Timon, Pumbaa)
Understudies:
Derek Adams
(Banzai),
Andrew Arrington
(Banzai, Ed),
Kyle Robert Carter
(Mufasa),
Thembelihle Cele
(Rafiki, Nala),
Mukelisiwe Goba
(Rafiki),
Jalen Harris
(Simba),
William James, Jr.
(Mufasa, Ed),
Aaron Nelson
(Simba),
Selloane Nkhela
(Rafiki, Sarabi),
Phylicia Pearl
(Shenzi),
Christopher Sams
(Mufasa),
Jordan Samuels
(Ed),
Mpume Sikakane
(Rafiki),
Kimber Sprawl
(Nala),
Robbie Swift
(Zazu, Timon, Pumbaa),
Jennifer Theriot
(Sarabi, Nala, Shenzi) and
Krystal Worrell
(Sarabi, Shenzi)
Keith Bennett
Banzai
Nick Cordileone
Timon
Jared Dixon
Simba
Nia Holloway
Nala
Greg Jackson
Zazu
Brilyn Johnston
Young Nala
Alternate
Ben Lipitz
Pumbaa
Richard A. Phillips, Jr.
Young Simba
Alternate
Spencer Plachy
Scar
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Gerald Ramsey
Mufasa
Walter Russell III
Young Simba
Alternate
Celina Smith
Young Nala
Alternate
Robbie Swift
Ed
Martina Sykes
Shenzi
Buyi Zama
Rafiki
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Derek Adams
Ensemble Singer
Simba Shadow Puppet
Kayla Rose Aimable
Ensemble Dancer
Kyle R. Banks
Ensemble Singer
Scar Shadow Puppet
One by One Dance
Eric Bean, Jr.
Ensemble Dancer
Guinea Fowl
Gazelle
Kalilah Black
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Sasha Caicedo
Ensemble Dancer
Cheetah
Nala Pole Puppet
Chante Carmel
Sarabi
Ensemble Singer
Sean Aaron Carmon
Ensemble Dancer
Buzzard Pole
Pumbaa Pole Puppet
Thembelihle Cele
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Daniela Cobb
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Gabriel Croom
Ensemble Dancer
Guinea Fowl
Gazelle
Erynn Marie Dickerson
Ensemble Dancer
Mukelisiwe Goba
Ensemble Singer
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
One by One Vocal
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
William James, Jr.
Ensemble Singer
Giraffe Shadow Puppet
Scar Shadow Puppet
Alia Kache
Ensemble Dancer
Gazelle Wheel
Jane King
Ensemble Dancer
Ant Hill Lady
Fireflies
Brandon A. McCall
Ensemble Singer
Giraffe Shadow Puppet
Scar Shadow Puppet
Nhlanhla Ndlovu
Ensemble Singer
Circle of Life Vocals
One by One Dance
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Aaron Nelson
Ensemble Singer
Simba Shadow Puppet
S'bu Ngema
Ensemble Singer
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Circle of Life Vocals
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Mouse Shadow Puppet
Lioness Chant Vocal
Simba Shadow Puppet
One by One Vocal
Christopher Sams
Ensemble Singer
Scar Shadow Puppet
One by One Dance
Jordan Samuels
Ensemble Dancer
Acrobatic Trickster
Mpume Sikakane
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Sadé Simmons
Ensemble Dancer
Gazelle Wheel
Kevin Tate
Ensemble Dancer
Gazelle
Courtney Thomas
Ensemble Dancer
Stilt Giraffe
Shacura Wade
Ensemble Dancer
Swings:
Andrew Arrington
,
Kyle Robert Carter
,
Deidrea Halley
,
Kolin Jerron
,
Christopher L. McKenzie Jr.
,
Phylicia Pearl
,
Kaylin Seckel
,
Jennifer Theriot
and
Zola Williams
Standby:
William John Austin
(Scar, Pumbaa) and
Tony Freeman
(Scar, Zazu, Timon, Pumbaa)
Understudies:
Derek Adams
(Banzai),
Andrew Arrington
(Banzai, Ed),
Kalilah Black
(Shenzi),
Chante Carmel
(Nala, Shenzi),
Kyle Robert Carter
(Mufasa),
Thembelihle Cele
(Rafiki, Nala),
Daniela Cobb
(Shenzi),
Mukelisiwe Goba
(Rafiki),
Deidrea Halley
(Sarabi),
William James, Jr.
(Mufasa, Ed),
Brandon A. McCall
(Simba),
Aaron Nelson
(Simba),
Phylicia Pearl
(Shenzi),
Christopher Sams
(Mufasa),
Jordan Samuels
(Ed),
Kaylin Seckel
(Nala, Sarabi),
Mpume Sikakane
(Rafiki),
Robbie Swift
(Zazu, Timon, Pumbaa) and
Jennifer Theriot
(Sarabi, Nala, Shenzi)
Musical Director:
James Dodgson
Resident Director:
Ameenah Kaplan
; Associate Director:
Anthony Lyn
Assistant Hair Design:
Ashley Hughes
; Assistant Make-Up Design:
Ashley Hughes
Company Manager:
Kimberly Shaw
Assistant Stage Mgr:
Lynn R. Camilo
,
Vanessa Dodgson-Thomas
,
Brian Hasal
and
Jana Llynn
; Technical Director:
Patrick Eviston
; Production Stage Manager:
Karyn Meek
Conducted by
James Dodgson
; Associate Conductor:
Karl Shymanovitz
; Keyboard 1:
Steve Hunter
; Bass:
Ross MacIntyre
; French Horn:
David Quackenbush
; Guitar:
Jason Fowler
Dance Captain:
Deidrea Halley
; Photographer:
Deen Van Meer
Cast
Jared Dixon
Simba
Mukelisiwe Goba
Rafiki
Oct 14, 2018 - ?
Jalen Harris
Simba
Brilyn Johnston
Young Nala
Alternate
Ben Lipitz
Pumbaa
Richard A. Phillips, Jr.
Young Simba
Alternate
Spencer Plachy
Scar
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Walter Russell III
Young Simba
Alternate
Salahedin Safi
Young Simba
Alternate
Celina Smith
Young Nala
Alternate
Buyi Zama
Rafiki
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Mykal Ashlee
Ensemble
Kyle R. Banks
Ensemble Singer
? - Oct 14, 2018
Scar Shadow Puppet
? - Oct 14, 2018
One by One Dance
? - Oct 14, 2018
Ensemble Singer
Scar Shadow Puppet
One by One Dance
Kalilah Black
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Chante Carmel
Sarabi
Ensemble Singer
Sean Aaron Carmon
Ensemble Dancer
Buzzard Pole
Pumbaa Pole Puppet
Daniela Cobb
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Gabriel Croom
Ensemble Dancer
Guinea Fowl
Gazelle
Gabriel A. Croom
Ensemble Singer
Ntomb'khona Dlamini
Ensemble Singer
? - Oct 14, 2018
One by One Vocal
? - Oct 14, 2018
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
? - Oct 14, 2018
Ensemble Singer
One by One Vocal
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
JoAnna Marie Ford
Ensemble
Tony Freeman
Pumbaa
Mukelisiwe Goba
Ensemble Singer
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
One by One Vocal
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Jalen Harris
Ensemble
Ashley Ware Jenkins
Sarabi
Kolin Jerron
Ensemble
Alia Kache
Ensemble
Ensemble Dancer
Gazelle Wheel
Brandon A. McCall
Ensemble Singer
Giraffe Shadow Puppet
Scar Shadow Puppet
Nhlanhla Ndlovu
Ensemble Singer
Circle of Life Vocals
One by One Dance
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
S'bu Ngema
Ensemble Singer
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Circle of Life Vocals
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
One by One Dance
Oct 17, 2018 - ?
Mouse Shadow Puppet
Lioness Chant Vocal
Simba Shadow Puppet
One by One Vocal
Sihle Ngema
Ensemble
Phindile Nyadeni
Ensemble
Yael Pineda-Hall
Ensemble
Mpume Sikakane
Ensemble Singer
Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
Sophia N. Stephens
Ensemble
Zola Williams
Ensemble
Swings:
Kolin Jerron
,
Phylicia Pearl
,
Kaylin Seckel
and
Zola Williams
Standby:
Tony Freeman
(Pumbaa) and
Robb Sapp
(Ed, Timon, Zazu)
Understudies:
Kalilah Black
(Shenzi),
Chante Carmel
(Nala, Shenzi),
Daniela Cobb
(Shenzi),
Ntomb'khona Dlamini
(Rafiki, Rafiki),
Mukelisiwe Goba
(Rafiki),
Deidrea Halley
(Sarabi),
Brandon A. McCall
(Simba),
Phylicia Pearl
(Shenzi),
Christopher Sams
(Mufasa),
Kaylin Seckel
(Nala, Sarabi) and
Mpume Sikakane
(Rafiki)
music by
Elton John
; lyrics by
Tim Rice
(Unless otherwise noted)
Act 1
Sung By
Circle of Life
Rafiki and Ensemble
I Just Can't Wait to Be King
Young Simba, Young Nala, Zazu and Ensemble
Chow Down
Shenzi, Banzai and Ed
They Live in You
(music by
Lebo M
,
Mark Mancina
and
Jay Rifkin
; lyrics by
Lebo M
,
Mark Mancina
and
Jay Rifkin
)
Mufasa and Ensemble
Be Prepared
Scar, Shenzi, Banzai, Ed and Ensemble
Be Prepared
(Reprise)
Scar and Ensemble
Nao Tse Tsa
(music by
Jacques Loubelo
; lyrics by
Jacques Loubelo
)
Rafiki, Sarabi and Young Nala
Hakuna Matata
Timon, Pumbaa, Young Simba, Simba and Ensemble
Act 2
Sung By
One by One
(music by
Lebo M
; lyrics by
Lebo M
)
Ensemble
The Madness of King Scar
Scar, Zazu, Banzai, Shenzi, Ed and Nala
Shadowland
(music by
Lebo M
and
Hans Zimmer
; lyrics by
Lebo M
and
Mark Mancina
)
Nala, Rafiki and Ensemble
Endless Night
(music by
Lebo M
,
Jay Rifkin
and
Hans Zimmer
; lyrics by
Julie Taymor
)
Simba and Ensemble
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Timon, Pumbaa, Simba, Nala and Ensemble
They Live in You (as "He Lives in You")
(Reprise)
(music by
Lebo M
,
Mark Mancina
and
Jay Rifkin
; lyrics by
Lebo M
,
Mark Mancina
and
Jay Rifkin
)
Rafiki, Simba and Ensemble
King of Pride Rock
(music by
Hans Zimmer
; lyrics by
Lebo M
)
Ensemble
Circle of Life
(Reprise)
Ensemble
Current and Future
Past
Filter by:
City
Engagement Dates
Theatre
City and State
Nov 20, 2019 - Dec 01, 2019
DeVos Hall
Grand Rapids, MI
Oct 30, 2019 - Nov 17, 2019
Kentucky Center For The Performing Arts
Louisville, KY
Oct 03, 2019 - Oct 27, 2019
Opera House (MA)
Boston, MA
Sep 04, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019
Benedum Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Aug 07, 2019 - Sep 01, 2019
KeyBank State Theatre
Cleveland, OH
Jun 13, 2019 - Aug 04, 2019
Princess of Wales
Toronto, ON
May 29, 2019 - Jun 09, 2019
Chrysler Hall
Norfolk, VA
May 08, 2019 - May 26, 2019
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
Miami, FL
Apr 24, 2019 - May 05, 2019
Raymond F. Kravis Center For The Performing Arts
West Palm Beach, FL
Apr 03, 2019 - Apr 21, 2019
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
Fort Myers, FL
Mar 14, 2019 - Mar 31, 2019
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Sarasota, FL
Feb 27, 2019 - Mar 10, 2019
Hammons Hall
Springfield, MO
Feb 07, 2019 - Feb 24, 2019
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Appleton, WI
Jan 23, 2019 - Feb 03, 2019
First Interstate Center for the Arts
Spokane, WA
Jan 09, 2019 - Jan 20, 2019
Hult Center For The Performing Arts
Eugene, OR
Dec 13, 2018 - Jan 06, 2019
Paramount Theatre
Seattle, WA
Nov 28, 2018 - Dec 09, 2018
Saroyan Theatre
Fresno, CA
Nov 07, 2018 - Nov 25, 2018
The Smith Center
Las Vegas, NV
Oct 17, 2018 - Nov 04, 2018
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
Boise, ID
Oct 02, 2018 - Oct 13, 2018
Peoria Civic Center Theatre
Peoria, IL
Sep 12, 2018 - Sep 29, 2018
Murat Centre
Indianapolis, IN
Aug 22, 2018 - Sep 09, 2018
Belk Theater
Charlotte, NC
Aug 01, 2018 - Aug 19, 2018
Bushnell
Hartford, CT
Jul 11, 2018 - Jul 29, 2018
Wharton Center for the Performing Arts
East Lansing, MI
Jun 13, 2018 - Jul 07, 2018
Music Hall At Fair Park
Dallas, TX
May 30, 2018 - Jun 10, 2018
The Plaza Theatre
El Paso, TX
May 09, 2018 - May 27, 2018
Municipal Auditorium Music Hall
Kansas City, MO
Apr 19, 2018 - May 06, 2018
Robinson Center Music Hall
Little Rock, AR
Apr 04, 2018 - Apr 15, 2018
James W. Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI
Mar 14, 2018 - Apr 01, 2018
Birmingham-Jefferson Concert Hall
Birmingham, AL
Feb 14, 2018 - Mar 11, 2018
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Orlando, FL
Jan 31, 2018 - Feb 11, 2018
Moran Theatre at Times Union Center
Jacksonville, FL
Jan 10, 2018 - Jan 28, 2018
Fox Theatre
Atlanta, GA
Dec 13, 2017 - Jan 07, 2018
Shea's Performing Arts Center
Buffalo, NY
Nov 16, 2017 - Dec 10, 2017
Hippodrome Theatre
Baltimore, MD
Oct 26, 2017 - Nov 12, 2017
Landmark Theatre
Syracuse, NY
Engagement Dates
Theatre
City and State
Dec 04, 2019 - Dec 15, 2019
North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center
North Charleston, SC
Dec 19, 2019 - Jan 05, 2020
Auditorium Theatre - Rochester
Rochester, NY
Jan 08, 2020 - Feb 02, 2020
Aronoff Center For The Arts: Procter & Gamble Hall
Cincinnati, OH
Feb 05, 2020 - Mar 01, 2020
Uihlein Hall at Marcus Performing Arts Center
Milwaukee, WI
Mar 04, 2020 - Mar 22, 2020
Morris Performing Arts Center
South Bend, IN
Mar 25, 2020 - Apr 12, 2020
Stranahan Theater And Great Hall
Toledo, OH
Apr 15, 2020 - May 10, 2020
Orpheum Theater - Omaha
Omaha, NE
May 13, 2020 - Jun 14, 2020
Buell Theatre
Denver, CO
Jun 17, 2020 - Jul 12, 2020
ASU Gammage
Tempe, AZ
Sep 02, 2020 - Sep 27, 2020
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA
Close
Search
search
in
Category
All
Shows
People
Organizations
Theatres
Seasons
Search
Close
Home
Shows
People
Organizations
Theatres
Seasons
Characters
Awards
Songs
Statistics
Advanced Search
FAQ
Help
About
Policies
Contact