The Lion King

Opening-night cast

• Eugene Barry-Hillas Ensemble Singer
• Gina Breedloveas Sarabi
• Camille M. Brownas Ensemble Dancer
• Kevin Cahoonas Ed
• Iresol Cardonaas Ensemble Dancer
• Max Casellaas Timon
• Tracy Nicole Chapmanas Shenzi
• Mark Allan Davisas Ensemble Dancer
• Ntomb'khona Dlaminias Ensemble Singer
• Sheila Gibbsas Ensemble Singer
• Lana Gordonas Ensemble Dancer
• Heather Headleyas Nala
• Lindiwe Hlengwaas Ensemble Singer
• Geoff Hoyleas Zazu
• Timothy Hunteras Ensemble Dancer
• Scott Irby-Ranniaras Young Simba
• Christopher Jacksonas Ensemble Singer
• Vanessa A. Jonesas Ensemble Singer
• Michael Joyas Ensemble Dancer
• Faca Kuluas Ensemble Singer
• Ron Kuneneas Ensemble Singer
• Tsidii Le Lokaas Rafiki
• Aubrey Lynch IIas Ensemble Dancer
• Lebo Mas Ensemble Singer
• Stanley Wayne Mathisas Banzai
• Philip Dorian McAdooas Ensemble Singer
• Sam McKeltonas Ensemble Singer
• Nandi Morakeas Ensemble Singer
• S'bu Ngemaas One by One Dance
• Karine Plantadit-Bageotas Ensemble Dancer
• Jason Raizeas Simba
• Tom Alan Robbinsas Pumbaa
• Kajuana Shufordas Young Nala
• Levensky Smithas Ensemble Dancer
• Ashi K. Smytheas Ensemble Dancer
• Endalyn Taylor-Shellmanas Ensemble Dancer
• John Vickeryas Scar
• Samuel E. Wrightas Mufasa
• Christine Yasunagaas Ensemble Dancer
• Fred Bermanas Timon
• Ben Jeffreyas Pumbaa
• Pearl Khwezias Nala
• Gavin Leeas Scar
• Mduduzi Madelaas Simba
• Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsias Rafiki
• Cameron Powas Zazu
• L. Steven Tayloras Mufasa
• Caleb Beltranas Young SimbaDebut
• James Brown-Orleansas Banzai
• Andrea Guzmanas Young NalaDebut
• Bonita J. Hamiltonas ShenziDebut
• Firo Olivaas Young SimbaDebut
• Emma Origenesas Young NalaDebut
• Robb Sappas Ed
• Antonia Rayeas Ensemble Dancer
• Zaki A' Jani Marshallas Ensemble Dancer
• Ezekiel Andrewas Ensemble Singer
• Adrianne Chuas Ensemble DancerDebut
• Lindiwe Dlaminias Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
• Zinhle Dubeas Ensemble Singer
• Bongi Dumaas Ensemble Singer
• Shawn Alynda Fisheras Ensemble Dancer
• Paige Fraser-Hoffmanas Ensemble Dancer
• Daniel Harderas Ensemble DancerDebut
• Michael Alexander Henryas Ensemble Singer
• Amanda Kuneneas Ensemble Singer
• Daphne Marcelle Leeas Ensemble Dancer
• Jaysin McCollumas Ensemble Dancer
• Ray Merceras Ensemble Dancer
• Jamaris Mitchellas Ensemble Dancer
• S'bu Ngemaas Circle of Life Vocals
• Sihle Ngemaas Ensemble Singer
• Nhlanhla Ngobenias Ensemble Singer
• Nteliseng Nkhelaas Ensemble Singer
• Jeremy Noelas Ensemble Singer
• Tatiana Nuñezas Ensemble Dancer
• Dylan Santosas Ensemble Dancer
• Kaylin Seckelas Ensemble Singer
• James Vessellas Ensemble Dancer
• Marcus Williamsas Ensemble DancerDebut
• Sidney Nicole Wilsonas SarabiDebut
• Tshidi Manyeas Rafiki
• Don Donohueas Scar
• Felipe Abrigoas Ensemble Dancer
• Michelle Aguilar Camayaas Ensemble
• Caleb Archeras Young Simba
• Damian Baldetas Timon
• Kyle R. Banksas Ensemble Dancer
• Alexio K. Barbozaas Young Simba
• Mykel Bathas Young Simba
• Don Bellamyas Ensemble Dancer
• Keith Robert Bennettas Banzai
• Kristina Michelle Bethelas Ensemble
• Bob Bouchardas Pumbaa
• Bill Bowersas Zazu
• John E. Bradyas Timon
• Kylin Bradyas Ensemble Dancer
• Kai Braithwaiteas Young Simba
• Terron Brooksas Ensemble
• Camille M. Brownas Fireflies
• C.C. Brownas Mufasa
• Benjamin Sterling Cannonas Banzai
• LaMae Caparasas Ensemble
• Leovina Charlesas Young Nala
• Eric L. Christianas Ensemble Dancer
• Jeremy Chuas Young Simba
• Kailani M. Cobaas Young Nala
• LaTrisa A. Colemanas Ensemble Dancer
• Tiana Colesas Young Nala
• Aaron D. Conleyas Young Simba
• Curtiss I' Cookas Banzai
• E. Clayton Corneliousas Ensemble
• Bashirrah Creswellas Nala
• Gabriel A. Croomas Ensemble
• Mark Allan Davisas Buzzard Pole
• Bobby Dayeas Ensemble
• Alex de Castroas Young Nala
• Ruben L. Delvalle, Jr.as Young Simba
• Lindiwe Dlaminias Ensemble Singer
• Nomvula Dlaminias Rafiki
• Ntomb'khona Dlaminias One by One Vocal
• Michelle Dorantas Ensemble
• Robert Dorfmanas Zazu
• Thuli Dumakudeas Rafiki
• Leslie Elliardas Ensemble Singer
• Danny Fetteras Young Simba
• Ramón Flowersas Ensemble Dancer
• Christopher Freemanas Ensemble
• Tony Freemanas Zazu
• Andrea Frierson-Toneyas Ensemble Singer
• Ian Yuri Gardneras Ensemble
• Zipporah G. Gatlingas Young Nala
• Sheila Gibbsas Rafiki
• Renée Elise Goldsberryas Nala
• Lana Gordonas Shenzi
• Jean Michelle Grieras Ensemble
• Natalie Guerreroas Young Nala
• Timothy Gulanas Ed
• Jeff Gurneras Ed
• Rajonie Hammondas Young Simba
• Rod Harrelsonas Ensemble
• Netousha N. Harrisas Young Nala
• Michael A. Henryas Ensemble
• Tom Hewittas Scar
• Lindiwe Hlengwaas Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
• Jacquelyn Hodgesas Shenzi
• Charles Holtas Ensemble
• Tra 'Lynn Husbandsas Young Nala
• Christopher Jacksonas Simba
• Meena T. Jahias Sarabi
• Vanessa A. Jonesas Shenzi
• Ashley Renee Jordanas Young Nala
• Leonard Josephas Banzai
• Michael Joyas Guinea Fowl
• Joel Karieas Giraffe Shadow Puppet
• Keswaas Ensemble Singer
• Martin Kildareas Scar
• Gregory A. Kingas Ensemble Dancer
• Nkosi Kressas Ensemble Dancer
• Faca Kuluas Circle of Life Vocals
• Ron Kuneneas One by One Dance
• Lisa Lewisas Cheetah
• Nikki Longas Ensemble
• Brian M. Loveas Mouse Shadow Puppet
• Marque Lynch, Jr.as EnsembleDebut
• Anthony Manoughas Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
• Brandon Louis Matthieusas Ensemble
• Tristin Maysas Young Nala
• Philip Dorian McAdooas Mole
• Sheryl McCallumas Ensemble
• Ian Vincent McGinnisas Ensemble Dancer
• Ray Merceras Ensemble
• Alexander Mitchellas Young SimbaDebut
• Sinclair Mitchellas One by One Dance
• Nhlanhla Ngemaas Circle of Life Vocals
• S'bu Ngemaas Ensemble
• Isio–Maya Nuwereas Ensemble Dancer
• Brandon O'Nealas Ensemble DancerDebut
• Patrick Pageas Scar
• Evan Dexter Parkeas Ensemble Singer
• Imani Parksas Young Nala
• Robyn Payneas SarabiDebut
• Ashley Perryas Young Nala
• Dawn Noel Pignuolaas Ensemble
• Jordan Puryearas Young Nala
• Cinda RamSeuras Ensemble Singer
• Mary Randleas Nala
• Sabrina Reitmanas Young Nala
• Jacqueline Reneas Ensemble SingerDebut
• Angelo Riveraas Ensemble
• David "Dakota" Sanchezas Young Simba
• Mpume Sikakaneas Ensemble Singer
• Kissy Simmonsas NalaDebut
• Marlayna Simsas Shenzi
• Jarrell J. Singletonas Young Simba
• Jeff Skowronas Ed
• Derek Smithas Scar
• Keena Smithas Ensemble
• Ashi K. Smytheas Acrobatic Trickster
• Adam Steinas Zazu
• Sophia N. Stephensas Ensemble
• Jeremiah Tatumas Ensemble Dancer
• L. Steven Tayloras Ensemble
• Ryan Brooke Tayloras Ensemble Dancer
• Endalyn Taylor-Shellmanas Ant Hill Lady
• Toryaas Ensemble
• Josh Toweras Simba
• Shonte Walkeras Ensemble Dancer
• Nayo K. Wallaceas Sarabi
• Thom Christopher Warrenas Ed
• Steven Evan Washingtonas Ensemble Dancer
• Rema Webbas Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppet
• Alton Fitzgerald Whiteas Mufasa
• Denise Marie Williamsas Sarabi
• Kenny Redell Williamsas Ensemble
• Leonard Wooldridgeas Ensemble Singer
• Christine Yasunagaas Gazelle Wheel
• Valencia Yearwoodas Ensemble Dancer
• Sharon L. Youngas Nala
• Zulu-Lavaas Ensemble Singer
• Stephen Carlileas ScarDebut
• Jesús Del Ordenas Young Simba
• Bradley Gibsonas Simba
• Michael Hollickas Scar
• Vincent Jamal Hooperas Simba
• Jeffrey Kuhnas Zazu
• Nick LaMedicaas Zazu
• Ben Lipitzas Pumbaa
• Brandon A. McCallas SimbaDebut
• Chinua Baraka Payneas Young Simba
• Ramon Reedas Young SimbaDebut
• Jelani Remyas Simba
• Chantel Rileyas Nala
• Gareth Saxeas Scar
• Blakely Slaybaughas Zazu
• Adrienne Walkeras NalaDebut
• Dashaun Youngas Simba
• Kenneth Aikensas Young SimbaDebut
• Haven Alexanderas Young SimbaDebut
• Donovan Louis Bazemoreas Young SimbaDebut
• Layla Capersas Young Nala
• Mikee Castilloas Young NalaDebut
• Bryan Holden Chanas Young SimbaDebut
• Leela Chopraas Young NalaDebut
• Kyleigh Curranas Young NalaDebut
• Mariama Diopas Young NalaDebut
• Joshua Duboseas Young SimbaDebut
• Vince Ermitaas Young SimbaDebut
• Austin Elle Fisheras Young Nala
• Annika Franklinas Young NalaDebut
• Nala Hamiltonas Young NalaDebut
• Ava Hailey Harrisas Young NalaDebut
• Corey J.as Young SimbaDebut
• Kenneth E. Johnson, Jr.as Young SimbaDebut
• Tre Jonesas Young SimbaDebut
• Ezekiel Kekunaas Young SimbaDebut
• Evie Winter Leeas Young NalaDebut
• McKenzie Sherie Lewisas Young NalaDebut
• Sam Lindaas EdDebut
• Suri Marreroas Young Nala
• Mehret Marshas Young NalaDebut
• Cayen Martinas Young SimbaDebut
• Justin Martinas Young Simba
• Juliana Martínezas Young NalaDebut
• Alayna Martusas Young NalaDebut
• Aliyah Mastinas Young NalaDebut
• Davis Matthewsas Young SimbaDebut
• Rika Nishikawaas Young NalaDebut
• Nteliseng Nkhelaas Rafiki
• Jacob Phamas Young SimbaDebut
• Jillian Paige Plateroas Young NalaDebut
• Aliya "Jo" Rameyas Young Nala
• Albert Rhodes Jr.as Young SimbaDebut
• Dylin Rodrigoas Young SimbaDebut
• Ben Roseberryas EdDebut
• Sydney Elise Russellas Young NalaDebut
• Enrique Seguraas Ed
• Demi Singletonas Young Nala
• Jayden Theophileas Young Simba
• Zach Thomasas Young SimbaDebut
• Nia Thompsonas Young NalaDebut
• Jordan Toureas Young SimbaDebut
• Julius-Raymond Weems IVas Young Simba
• Syndee Wintersas Nala
• Michelle Aguilar Camayaas Ensemble Dancer
• Lawrence Alexanderas Ensemble Dancer
• Lawrence Keith Alexanderas Ensemble Dancer
• Sandy Alvarezas Ensemble
• Bob Amaralas Pumbaa
• Leanne Antonioas Ensemble SingerDebut
• Chondra Profit Ardreyas Ensemble Singer
• Mykal Ashleeas Ensemble Dancer
• Nia Ashleighas Young Nala
• Kyle R. Banksas One by One Dance
• Guy V. Barfield IIas Young Simba
• LaMar Bayloras Ensemble Dancer
• Shaylin Bectonas Young Nala
• Judah Bellamyas Young Simba
• Sant'gria Belloas Ensemble Dancer
• Jeff Binderas Zazu
• Brian C. Binionas Simba Shadow PuppetDebut
• Kalilah Blackas Ensemble SingerDebut
• Allison Blackwellas Ensemble Singer
• India Boldsas Ensemble Dancer
• Bobbi Bordleyas Young Nala
• Elishah Bowmanas Ensemble Dancer
• John E. Bradyas Pumbaa
• Patrick R. Brownas Scar
• Russell Joel Brownas Ensemble Singer
• India Bolds Browneas Ensemble Dancer
• Michelle Brugalas Ensemble DancerDebut
• Khail Toi Bryantas Young Nala
• Cole Bullockas Young Simba
• Ta'Rea Campbellas Nala
• Grace Capelessas Young Nala
• Keisha Laren Clarke Grayas Ensemble Dancer
• Rodrick Covingtonas Banzai
• Alvin Crawfordas Ensemble Singer
• Robert Creightonas Timon
• Gabriel A. Croomas Ensemble Dancer
• Derrick Davisas Ensemble Singer
• Charity de Loeraas Ensemble Dancer
• Clifford Lee Dicksonas Young Simba
• Gugwana Dlaminias Rafiki
• Trista Dollisonas Ensemble Singer
• Gilbert Domallyas Ensemble Singer
• Alonie Dowdenas Young Nala
• Eden Duncan-Smithas Young Nala
• Jim Ferrisas Pumbaa
• Rosie Lani Fiedelmanas Ensemble Dancer
• Alicia Fisheras Ensemble Dancer
• Niles Fitchas Young Simba
• Christopher Freemanas Ensemble Dancer
• Daniel Gaymonas Ensemble Dancer
• Mukelisiwe Gobaas Ensemble Singer
• Jean Michelle Grieras Sarabi
• Andile Gumbias Simba
• Jeremy Gumbsas Young Simba
• Pia Hamiltonas Ensemble Dancer
• Blake Hammondas Pumbaa
• Jamal Lee Harrisas Ensemble Singer
• Collin Heywardas Ensemble Dancer
• Marquise Hitchcockas Ensemble Dancer
• Jacquelyn Renae Hodgesas Shenzi
• Lindsey Holmesas Ensemble Dancer
• Christine Hornas Ensemble Singer
• Nia Imani Hunteras Young Nala
• Zach Law Ingramas Ensemble
• Julian Iveyas Young Simba
• K'Lynn Jackmanas Young Nala
• Andre Jacksonas Ensemble Singer
• Joshua J. Jacksonas Young Simba
• Lindsey Jolyn Jacksonas Ensemble Dancer
• Hanifa Jackson-Adderlyas Ensemble DancerDebut
• Adam Jacobsas Simba
• Chantylla Johnsonas Young Nala
• Derek Johnsonas Young Simba
• Nicole Adell Johnsonas Ensemble Dancer
• Alphonso Romero Jones IIas Young Simba
• Andrea Jonesas Ensemble Singer
• Ashley Renee Jordanas Young Simba
• Jaden Jordanas Young Simba
• Aubrey Omari Josephas Young Simba
• Shahadi Wright Josephas Young Nala
• Joel Karieas Ensemble Singer
• Charlaine Katsuyoshias Ensemble Dancer
• Nokubonga Khuzwayoas Ensemble Singer
• Pearl Khwezias Ensemble Singer
• Joshua Landayas Ed
• Jason Lewisas Ensemble DancerDebut
• Lisa Lewisas Ensemble Dancer
• Brian M. Loveas Ensemble Singer
• Sharron Lynnas Ensemble DancerDebut
• Mduduzi Madelaas Ensemble Singer
• Kimberly Marableas Ensemble Singer
• Sheryl McCallumas Ensemble Singer
• Shavar McIntoshas Young Simba
• Nathaniel McIntyreas Young Simba
• Caleb McLaughlinas Young Simba
• Brenda Mhlongoas Ensemble Singer
• Jade Milanas Young Nala
• Aisha Mitchellas Ensemble DancerDebut
• Kyle Lamar Mitchellas Ensemble Singer
• Geoff Myersas Ensemble Dancer
• Nhlanhla Ndlovuas Circle of Life Vocals
• Isaiah D. Negronas Young Simba
• Aaron Nelsonas Simba
• S'bu Ngemaas Ensemble Singer
• Albertina Nkhelaas Ensemble Singer
• Selloane A. Nkhelaas Ensemble Singer
• Isio–Maya Nuwereas Cheetah
• Sindisiwe Nxumaloas Ensemble Singer
• Phindile Nyandenias Ensemble SingerDebut
• Clifton Oliveras Simba
• Esteban Oliveras Zazu
• Phylicia Pearl Mpasias EnsembleDebut
• Dawn Noel Pignuolaas Ensemble Dancer
• Shereen Pimentelas Young NalaDebut
• Yael Pineda-Hallas Ensemble SingerDebut
• Chondra La-Tease Profitas Ensemble Singer
• Natalie Ridleyas Ensemble Dancer
• Angelo Riveraas Stilt Giraffe Cross
• Devin Robertsas Ensemble Dancer
• Arbender J. Robinsonas Ensemble Singer
• Rhea Roderickas Ensemble Dancer
• Danny Rutiglianoas Timon
• India Scandrickas Young Nala
• Chauntee Schuleras Nala
• Housso Sémonas Sarabi
• LaQuet Sharnellas Ensemble Dancer
• Julian Silvaas Young Simba
• Cypress Eden Smithas Young Nala
• Imani Dia Smithas Young Nala
• Nicole Smithas Ant Hill Lady
• Wallace Smithas Simba
• Vusi Sondiyazias Ensemble Singer
• Thandazile A. Sonias Ensemble Singer
• Derrick Spearas Ensemble Dancer
• Nathaniel Stampleyas Mufasa
• Kellen Stancilas Buzzard Pole
• Sophia N. Stephensas Sarabi
• Jerome Stephens, Jr.as Young Simba
• Michael Stiggers, Jr.as Ensemble Singer
• Jeremiah Tatumas Gazelle
• Shannon Tavarezas Young Nala
• L. Steven Tayloras Ensemble Singer
• Teshi Thomasas Young Nala
• Jamie J. Thompsonas EnsembleDebut
• Bravita Threattas Ensemble Dancer
• Thulisile Thusias Ensemble Singer
• Toryaas Ensemble Dancer
• NicKayla Tuckeras Young Nala
• Phillip W. Turneras Ensemble Dancer
• Halle Vargas Sullivanas Young Nala
• Donna Michelle Vaughnas Ensemble Dancer
• Jason Veaseyas Ensemble Singer
• Zurin Villanuevaas Ensemble Dancer
• Tryphena Wadeas Ensemble Singer
• Kaci Walfallas Young Nala
• Nicholas Wardas Ensemble
• Rema Webbas Ensemble Singer
• Kenny Redell Williamsas Ensemble Singer
• Jahi Diallo Winstonas Young Simba
• Camille Workmanas Ensemble Dancer
• Kyle Wrentzas Ensemble
• Buyi Zamaas Rafiki

Creative team

Produced

Disney Theatrical Productions,Peter Schneider,Thomas Schumacher,Donald B. Frantz

Music

Elton John,Tim Rice,Lebo M,Mark Mancina,Jay Rifkin,Julie Taymor,Hans Zimmer,Roger Allers,Irene Mecchi,Jonathan Roberts,Linda Woolverton,Joseph Church

Directed

Julie Taymor,Garth Fagan

Scenic Design

Richard Hudson,Julie Taymor,Donald Holder,Michael Curry,Tony Meola,Michael Ward,Geoff Puckett,Peter Eastman,Jonathan Fensom,Mary Nemecek Peterson,Jeanne Koenig,Atkin Pace

General Manager

Alan Levey,Nina Essman,Steven Chaikelson,Dana Amendola

Technical Director

David Benken,Jeff Lee,Mahlon Kruse,Elizabeth Burgess,Steve "Doc" Zorthian,Beverly Jenkins

Choral Director: Lebo M ; Conducted

Lebo M,Joseph Church,Karl Jurman,David Weiss,Claudia Hafer-Tondi,Avril Brown,Ralph Farris,Eliana Mendoza,Bruce Wang,Bob Keller,Katie Dennis,Kait Mahony,Jeff Scott,Rock Ciccarone,George Flynn,Luico Hopper,Tommy Igoe

Flying

Foy

Casting

Jay Binder,Boneau / Bryan-Brown,Aubrey Lynch II,Fraver,Joan Marcus,Marc Bryan-Brown