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The Lion King New Toronto Production Cast Update
Disney’s The Lion King Toronto Sit-Down Production is welcoming new cast members. The cast of 51 actors – 41 from Canada and 10 from South Africa, will begin rehearsals in Toronto on September 9, 2024. Performances will begin at the Princess of Wales Theatre on November 2, 2024.
Lion King Toronto Production Cast:
Salvatore Antonio as Scar
Zama Magudulela as Rafiki
David D’Lancy Wilson as Mufasa
Will Jeffs as Zazu
Trevor Patt as Pumbaa
Brian Sills as Timon
Camille Eanga-Selenge as Nala
Aphiwe Nyezi as Simba
Jewelle Blackman as Shenzi
Joema Frith as Banzai
Simon Gallant as Ed
The two roles of the lion cubs in the show will each be shared by three young actors. Young Nala will be performed by Zora Cameron, Ana Victoria Dinapo and Nendia Lewars, and Young Simba will be played by Lucien Duncan-Reid, Ira Nabong and Oliver Woon.
The ensemble includes: Caleb Ajao, Damien Broomes, Wade Buller, Krystle Chance, Lisa Michelle Cornelius, Isabel Dela Cruz, Vania DoDoo-Beals, Jordan Faye, Felander, Alex Furber, Katherine Gayle Kewsa, Tristan Ghostkeeper, Rose-Mary Harbans, Jasmine Huang, Rebaone Kgosimore, Lia Loewen, Lisakhanya Matrose, Adrienne Metivier, Khayaloxolo Mniki, Iteboge Modipane, Buhle Nkomo, Martina Ortiz Luis, Hugo Pimentel, Busisiwe Shezi, Elljay Timmangen, Luc Trottier, Trayvon Ward, Ocean Williams, Tenaj Williams, Zachary Williams, Oren Williamson, Zinzi Xalisa, Marlee Young and Angel Zuma.
After the sit-down production ended, The Lion King touring productions visited the city three times – in 2011, 2014 and 2019 – each time selling out.
Next to Broadway, Toronto has hosted more performances of The Lion King than any other city in North America. Now, Toronto becomes the first city in North America to have a second sit-down production of Disney’s The Lion King.
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Behind the Scenes of ‘The Lion King’ Musical from Disney UK
Last Month, WDWINFO shared exciting video where they go behind the curtain to see all the secrets of The Lion King Musical. See how the sets on stage function, take a look backstage, and hear more about the intricate puppets that bring the show to life. We’ve loved this show since its debut in 1997; now, let’s see how that on-stage magic is created.
Source: WDWINFO
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The Lion King’s Second Sit-Down Production in Toronto is looking for Young Simba & Nala
According to Mirvish Productions, Toronto will be the first city in North America to have a second sit-down production of Disney’s The Lion King musical.
Open call auditions for roles of Young Simba and Young Nala in the new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King will be held on Saturday May 11, 2024 at the Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre. Past February, the team held casting calls for dancers in Toronto but now they need a young Nala and young Simba.
Date: Saturday May 11, 2024
Time: Sign-in Begins At 9:00am
Location: Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Stage Door – 158 Victoria St.
Parents or guardians must remain present at the audition site at all times. Please be prepared to wait.
Young Simba
He/Him. 9 – 12 years old. An African lion cub. Mufasa’s son. A lion cub that eventually becomes the King of the Pridelands. Looking for a young actor/singer with natural talent, charm and charisma. Actor must move well and hold the stage on his own with confidence and truth. Seeking children ages 9-12, between 52″ – 57″ in height, who can sing, dance, and act. No performance experience necessary.
Young Nala
She/Her. 9 – 12 years old. An African lion cub. She eventually becomes the Queen of the Pridelands. She keeps Simba in his place. Looking for a young actor/singer with natural talent, charm and charisma. Actor must move well and hold the stage on her own with confidence and truth. Seeking children ages 9-12, between 52″ – 57″ in height, who can sing, dance, and act. No performance experience necessary.
NOTE: Those auditioning must be ready to sing “I Just Can’t Wait To Be King”. Make sure to bring a picture and resume, stapled together, to the audition. When taping, you must film horizontally with good lighting and clear sound. Attach your picture and resumé to your submission. Audition Materials can be accessed here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/mdfxvi0y8vs9v0hb66lkc/AAR0XioIZee_Oc25KS56pyg?rlkey=k5dmzv0v6xu51rriq1e1qrsxy&dl=0
Disney’s The Lion King musical will be performing at Princess of Wales Theater in 300 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1J2. Lion King musical will stay for open-ended run rather than passing through on tour from November 02, 2024.
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Lion King Boston MA Schedule – Tickets, Cast Update
Lion King musical will be in Boston MA from September 09 to October 12, 2014. Julie Taymor, the director, has infused the production with her vision “The Lion King” is a heart-felt, rhythm-based, visually stunning story of a lion cub’s quest to survive loss and take hold of his courage. Lion King will play at Boston Opera House as a part of the 2014-2015 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season.
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Casting has been announced for the Boston engagement of Disney’s The Lion King. The production features:
Patrick R. Brown – as “Scar”
L. Steven Taylor – as “Mufasa”
Tshidi Manye – as “Rafiki”
Drew Hirshfield – as “Zazu”
Ben Lipitz – as “Pumbaa”
Nick Cordileone – as “Timon”
Jelani Remy – as “Simba”
Nia Holloway – as “Nala”
Keith Bennett – as “Banzai”
Rashada Dawan – as “Shenzi”
Robbie Swift – as “Ed”
The role of “Young Simba” is alternated between Jordan A. Hall and Nathaniel Logan McIntyre and the role of “Young Nala” is alternated between Nya Cymone Carter and Tyrah Skye Odoms.
Lion King Boston Opera House Schedule:
Tuesday 9/9/2014 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday 9/10/2014 – 7:30 PM
Thursday 9/11/2014 – 7:30 PM
Friday 9/12/2014 – 7:30 PM
Saturday 9/13/2014 – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday 9/14/2014 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Tuesday 9/16/2014 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday 9/17/2014 – 7:30 PM
Thursday 9/18/2014 – 7:30 PM
Friday 9/19/2014 – 8:00 PM
Saturday 9/20/2014 – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday 9/21/2014 – 1:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Tuesday 9/23/2014 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday 9/24/2014 – 7:30 PM
Thursday 9/25/2014 – 7:30 PM
Friday 9/26/2014 – 8:00 PM
Saturday 9/27/2014 – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday 9/28/2014 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Tuesday 9/30/2014 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday 10/1/2014 – 7:30 PM
Thursday 10/2/2014 – 7:30 PM
Friday 10/3/2014 – 8:00 PM
Saturday 10/4/2014 – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday 10/5/2014 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Tuesday 10/7/2014 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday 10/8/2014 – 7:30 PM
Thursday 10/9/2014 – 7:30 PM
Friday 10/10/2014 – 8:00 PM
Saturday 10/11/2014 – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday 10/12/2014 – 1:00 PM
Experience the phenomenon. The most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the stage. Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a musical score like none other you’ve ever heard. Lion King return engagement will play for only 5 weeks at the Boston Opera House from September 09 thoruhg October 12, 2014. Lion King’s previous engagement in 2004 was record-breaking!
See the Tony® Award-winning Broadway sensation that Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” The New York Times says, “There is simply nothing else like it.”
The Lion King will be performing at Boston Opera House from September 09 to October 12, 2014. Find one of the lowest prices for Lion King Boston MA Tickets.
Lion King Musical Returns to Toronto Beginning April 30
Lion King Musical Returns to Toronto Beginning April 30, 2014. Lion King plays at Princess of Wales Theatre for about 7 weeks through June 15, 2014.
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The award-winning musical premiered in Toronto in April 2000 at the Princess of Wales, where it played 1,560 performances through January 2004, and returned in 2011 for an eight-week, sold-out engagement.
Lion King Princess of Wales Theatre Shows:
Tuesday through Saturday Evenings – 7:30PM
Sunday Evenings – 6:30PM
Wednesday Matinees – 1:30PM
Saturday Matinees – 1:30PM
Sunday Matinees – 1:00PM.
No Shows on Tuesday May 20 and May 27.
The latest Toronto staging features Patrick R. Brown as Scar, L. Steven Taylor as Mufasa, Brown Lindiwe Mkhize as Rafiki, Andrew Gorell as Zazu, Ben Lipitz as Pumbaa, Nick Cordileone as Timon, Jelani Remy as Simba, Nia Holloway as Nala, Keith Bennett as Banzai, Rashada Dawan as Shenzi and Robb Sapp as Ed.
The role of Young Simba is alternated between Jordan A. Hall and Nathaniel Logan McIntyre, and the role of Young Nala is shared by Nya Cymone Carter and Tyrah Skye Odoms.
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Lion King Toronto Cast Announced – Schedule April 30 to June 15, 2014
Casting has been announced for the Toronto engagement of Disney’s The Lion King. Toronto’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Princess of Wales Theatre stage from Wednesday April 30 to Sunday June 15, 2014. The award-winning musical premiered in Toronto in April 2000 at the Princess of Wales Theatre where it played 1,560 performances through January 2004 and returned in 2011 for an eight-week sold-out engagement.
The production features Patrick R. Brown as “Scar”, L. Steven Taylor as “Mufasa”, Brown Lindiwe Mkhize as “Rafiki”, Andrew Gorell as “Zazu”, Ben Lipitz as “Pumbaa”, Nick Cordileone as “Timon”, Jelani Remy as “Simba”, Nia Holloway as “Nala”, Keith Bennett as “Banzai”, Rashada Dawan as “Shenzi” and Robb Sapp as “Ed.”
The role of “Young Simba” is alternated between Jordan A. Hall and Nathaniel Logan McIntyre and the role of “Young Nala” is alternated between Nya Cymone Carter and Tyrah Skye Odoms.
Lion King Princess of Wales Theatre Shows:
Wednesday Apr 30, 2014 – 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Thursday May 1, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Friday May 2, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Saturday May 3, 2014 – 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday May 4, 2014 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Tuesday May 6, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday May 7, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Thursday May 8, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Friday May 9, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Saturday May 10, 2014 – 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday May 11, 2014 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Tuesday May 13, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday May 14, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Thursday May 15, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Friday May 16, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Saturday May 17, 2014 – 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday May 18, 2014 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Wednesday May 21, 2014 – 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Thursday May 22, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Friday May 23, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Saturday May 24, 2014 – 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday May 25, 2014 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Wednesday May 28, 2014 – 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Thursday May 29, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Friday May 30, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Saturday May 31, 2014 – 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday June 1, 2014 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Tuesday June 3, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday June 4, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Thursday June 5, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Friday June 6, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Saturday June 7, 2014 – 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday June 8, 2014 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Tuesday June 10, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday June 11, 2014 – 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Thursday June 12, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Friday June 13, 2014 – 7:30 PM
Saturday June 14, 2014 – 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday June 15, 2014 – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
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The Lion King National Tour Cast – Nia Holloway as Nala
Nia Holloway is a part of the 2013-2014 touring cast of the hit musical The Lion King. She Amazes on Broadway Stage of the The Lion King musical. Nia is starring as the youngest actress ever to play “Nala” in the Broadway production of The Lion King.
Nia Holloway as Nala in The Lion King Tour
Nia, A member of Norcross High’s 2013 state basketball champs.
Nia is performing currently with her troupe in Pittsburgh through September 29, 2013. From here the touring company moves to Dallas in October (October 02 to October 20, 2013).
Her rigorous touring schedule is keeping her from physically attending Norcross High, but her mother, Celeste, said that Nia is pushing forward at Gwinnett Online Campus with the help of tutor. Angie Hembree, Norcross High head girls’ basketball coach, said Nia is missed on the team. In 2013, the talented small forward helped lead the team to its state championship.
“We consider Nia a part of our team, and we are so proud of this tremendous opportunity she has and that her dreams are being realized,” Hembree said in an email to Norcross Patch.
Despite missing her school friends while touring for “The Lion King,” Hembree said that Nia will still walk with her 2014 graduating class in May.
“The show has been an amazing opportunity and experience for her,” added her mother, Celeste. “But, music is of course her first love.
“She continues to write and record music while on the road and anticipates releasing her debut album within the next year.”
For more updates, browse through Nia’s website.
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Lion King Nashville Return Engagement Schedule and Cast Update
Lion King musical national tour is all set to return Nashville from May 07 to June 02, 2013. The lion King engagement is presented by arrangement with TPAC and is a subscription offering of the HCA/Tri-Star Health Broadway at TPAC series.
Casting has been announced for the Nashville return engagement of Lion King musical. Nashville’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the stage in the Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Andrew Jackson Hall from Tuesday, May 7 to Sunday, June 2, 2013. The show’s six-week premiere engagement in 2006 played a sold-out run at Tennessee Performing Arts Center – Andrew Jackson Hall.
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The production features Timothy Carter as “Scar”, Dionne Randolph as “Mufasa”, Nteliseng Nkhela as “Rafiki”, Mark David Kaplan as “Zazu”, Ben Lipitz as “Pumbaa”, Nick Cordileone as “Timon”, Jelani Remy as “Simba”, Syndee Winters as “Nala”, Keith Bennett as “Banzai”, Rashada Dawan as “Shenzi” and Robbie Swift as “Ed.”
The role of “Young Simba” is alternated between Zavion J. Hill and Adante Power and the role of “Young Nala” is alternated between Sade Phillip-Demorcy and Kailah McFadden.
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The Lion King North American Tour at Popejoy Hall Through October 28, 2012
Disney’s the Lion King Musical Comes to Albuquerque, New Mexico for a limited engagement of four weeks from October 02 to October 28, 2012.
The Lion King Popejoy Hall tickets are still available. “Albuquerque has received The Lion King with open arms,” said Tom Tkach, Director of Popejoy Hall. “Though we have sold out of several performances, tickets may still be purchased, with weeknight performances having the best availability.”
The Lion King Popejoy Hall Schedule:
Tuesday to Thursday – 7:30 PM
Friday – 8:00 PM
Saturday – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Cast Update: The “Scar” is played by Brent Harris. Dionne Randolph is “Mufasa”, Buyi Zama is “Rafiki.” “Simba,” is played by Jelani Remy and Syndee Winters is the loyal lioness “Nala.” The three evil hyenas are played by Keith Bennett (“Banzai”), Rashada Dawan (“Shenzi”) and Robbie Swift (“Ed”). The role of “Young Simba” is alternated between Zavion J. Hill and Adante Power and the role of “Young Nala” is alternated between Sade Phillip-Demorcy and Kailah McFadden.
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The Lion King Star Alton Fitzgerald White – Interview Via Playbill
Disney’s The Lion King Mufasa Alton Fitzgerald White brief chat on Playbill.com. He commented on their recent theatregoing experiences, what productions they are looking forward to and more.
What show recently impressed you?
The last show that I saw that impressed me was One Man, Two Guvnors. It was not at all what I expected. I was looking forward to some witty, high-brow, intellectual, British humor, but instead got an evening of fantastic, broad, slapstick comedy with the brilliant, extremely likeable James Corden at the helm! Fun! Fun! Fun!What are your current/upcoming projects?
On top of it being my most favorite season, this coming autumn is my most exciting to date! The week of Sept. 16, I will sail and perform Disney classics on my second Disney cruise and promote my new upcoming Disney CD. Oct. 1 is the release date of my already critically acclaimed “Disney: My Way!” CD, full of Disney on Broadway tunes re-imagined with mostly jazz-infused arrangements, produced by the phenomenal Jim Abbott. Thomas Schumacher, The President of Disney Theatrical Group, wrote liner notes that took my breath away! The Record Release Concert will be performed at 54 Below on Monday, Nov. 5 at 9:30 PM, and I will be performing my Annual Holiday Cabaret at The Metropolitan Room on Monday, Dec. 10 at 7 PM. And then, of course, there are my eight-shows a week as King Mufasa in the phenomenon that is The Lion King on Broadway!!! For song samples from my upcoming “Disney: My Way!” CD, please visit my audio page at altonfitzgeraldwhite.com.
Read the complete conversation {Via Playbill.com}
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