The Lion King

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Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist.

More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway.

Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.

There is simply nothing else like The Lion King.

Past Credits
  • Producer: Buena Vista Theatrical Group
  • Executive Producer: Anne Quart
  • Director: Julie Taymor
  • Songs: Elton John/Tim Rice
  • Additional Music: Hans Zimmer/Lebo M/ Mark Mancina/Jay Rifkin
  • Book: Irene Mecchi/Roger Allers
  • Choreography: Garth Fagan
  • Mask and Puppet Design: Michael Curry, who designed the masks
  • Sound Design: Steve Canyon Kennedy
  • Hair and Makeup Design: Michael Ward
  • Associate Director: Anthony Lyn
  • Associate Choreographer: Marey Griffith
  • Music Supervisor: Clement Ishmael
  • Production Supervisor: Lisa Dawn Cave
  • General Manager: Thomas Schlenk
  • Casting: Mark Brandon, CSA/Binder Casting 

CAST

Although every effort is used to keep an accurate listing of personnel, changes can be made without notice. Notable replacements are marked with an asterisk (*).

Principal Cast: Peter Hargrave as “Scar,” Gerald Ramsey as “Mufasa,” Mukelisiwe Goba as “Rafiki,” Nick Cordileone as “Timon,” Nick LaMedica as “Zazu,” John E. Brady as “Pumbaa,” Darian Sanders as “Simba,” Khalifa White as “Nala,” Forest VanDyke as “Banzai,” Martina Sykes as “Shenzi” and Robbie Swift as “Ed.”

The role of “Young Simba” is alternated between Mason Lawson and Julian Villela and the role of “Young Nala” is alternated between Jaxyn Damasco and Aniya Simone.

Ensemble/Swings: William John Austin, Iman Ayana, Isaiah Bailey, Samantha Lauren Barriento, Eric Bean, Jr., Layla Brent, Vernon Brooks III, Sasha Caicedo, Lauren Carr, Thembelihle Cele, Daniela Cobb, Gabriel Croom, Lyric Danae, Marquis Floyd, Tony Freeman, Aliah James, Jolina Javier, Joel Karie, Samaree Lawson, Gabisile Manana, Amber Mayberry, Justin Mensah, Nhlanhla Ndlovu, Aaron Nelson, Jeremy Noel, Sicelo Ntshangase, Erick D. Patrick, Sayiga Eugene Peabody, Poseletso Sejosingoe, Sadé Simmons, Jennifer Theriot, Courtney Thomas, Denzel Tsopnang, Brinie Wallace and Jordan Nicole Willis.

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LocationVenueDatesTickets
Cleveland, OHKeyBank State TheatreJuly 8–August 16, 2026 ℹTickets
Montreal, QCPlace des ArtsAugust 19–September 6, 2026Tickets
LocationVenueDatesTickets
Pittsburgh, PABenedum CenterSeptember 9-27, 2026Tickets
Indianapolis, INMurat TheatreSeptember 30–October 18, 2026Tickets
New Orleans, LASaenger TheatreOctober 21–November 8, 2026Tickets
Louisville, KYKentucky CenterNovember 12-29, 2026Tickets
Springfield, MOHammons HallDecember 2-13, 2026
Los Angeles, CAPantages TheatreDecember 17, 2026–February 13, 2027
San Diego, CACivic TheatreFebruary 18–March 7, 2027
Tucson, AZCentennial HallMarch 10-21, 2027
El Paso, TXPlaza TheatreMarch 24–April 4, 2027
East Lansing, MIWharton CenterApril 8-25, 2027
Rochester, NYAuditorium TheatreApril 28–May 16, 2027
Greensboro, NCTanger CenterMay 19-30, 2027
Chicago, ILCadillac Palace TheatreJune 3–July 31, 2027
LocationVenueDatesSeason
Indianapolis, INMurat TheatreSeptember 12-29, 20182018-2019
Peoria, ILPeoria Civic CenterOctober 2-13, 20182018-2019
Boise, ID *Morrison CenterOctober 17–November 4, 20182018-2019
Las Vegas, NVSmith CenterNovember 7-25, 20182018-2019
Fresno, CASaroyan TheatreNovember 28– December 9, 20182018-2019
Seattle, WAParamount TheatreDecember 13, 2018–January 6, 20192018-2019
Eugene, ORHult CenterJanuary 9-20, 20192018-2019
Spokane, WAFirst Interstate CenterJanuary 23– February 3, 20192018-2019
Appleton, WIFox Cities PACFebruary 7-24, 20192018-2019
Springfield, MOHammons HallFebruary 27–March 10, 20192018-2019
Sarasota, FLVan Wezel PAHMarch 14-31, 20192018-2019
Fort Myers, FLMann Performing Arts HallApril 3-21, 20192018-2019
West Palm Beach, FLKravis CenterApril 24–May 5, 20192018-2019
Miami, FLArsht CenterMay 8-26, 20192018-2019
Norfolk, VAChrysler HallMay 29–June 9, 20192018-2019
Toronto, ONPrincess of Wales TheatreJune 13–August 4, 20192018-2019
Cleveland, OHKeyBank State TheatreAugust 7–September 1, 20192018-2019
Pittsburgh, PABenedum CenterSeptember 4-29, 20192019-2020
Boston, MABoston Opera HouseOctober 3-27, 20192019-2020
Louisville, KYKentucky CenterOctober 30– November 17, 20192019-2020
Grand Rapids, MIDeVos Performance HallNovember 20–December 1, 20192019-2020
North Charleston, SCNorth Charleston PACDecember 4-15, 20192019-2020
Rochester, NYAuditorium TheatreDecember 19, 2019–January 5, 20202019-2020
Cincinnati, OHAronoff CenterJanuary 8–February 2, 20202019-2020
Milwaukee, WIMarcus CenterFebruary 5–March 1, 20202019-2020
South Bend, INMorris PACMarch 4-11, 2020 ℹ2019-2020
Toledo, OHStranahan TheaterMarch 25–April 12, 2020 ^2019-2020
Omaha, NEOrpheum TheaterApril 15–May 10, 2020 ♦2019-2020
Denver, CODenver CenterMay 13–June 14, 2020 #2019-2020
Tempe, AZASU GammageJune 17–July 12, 2020 #2019-2020
Costa Mesa, CASegerstrom CenterSeptember 2-27, 2020 ♦2019-2020
San Jose, CACenter for Performing ArtsJuly 15–August 8, 2020 +2020-2021
San Diego, CACivic TheatreAugust 12-30, 2020 +2020-2021
Wichita, KSCentury II PACOctober 1-18, 2020 #2020-2021
Memphis, TNOrpheum TheatreOctober 21–November 8, 2020 #2020-2021
Tulsa, OKTulsa PACNovember 11-29, 2020 +2020-2021
Monterrey, MXShowcenter ComplexDecember 3-13, 2020 ♦2020-2021
San Antonio, TXMajestic TheatreDecember 17, 2020–January 10, 2021 #2020-2021
Fort Worth, TXBass Performance HallJanuary 13-31, 2021 +2020-2021
Nashville, TNTPACFebruary 3-27, 2021 #2020-2021
Greensboro, NCTanger CenterMarch 2-14, 2021 #2020-2021
Madison, WIOverture CenterMarch 18–April 11, 2021 +2020-2021
Schenectady, NYProctors TheatreApril 15–May 2, 2021 +2020-2021
Dayton, OHSchuster CenterMay 6-23, 2021 ♦2020-2021
Philadelphia, PAAcademy of MusicMay 26–June 13, 2021 +2020-2021
Toledo, OHStranahan Theater(June 16–July 3, 2021 ^) #2020-2021
Los Angeles, CAPantages TheatreJuly 8–September 4, 2021 +2020-2021
Toledo, OHStranahan Theater(September 15–October 3, 2021 #) +2021-2022
Wichita, KSCentury II PACSeptember 29–October 17, 2021 # ℹ2021-2022
Cleveland, OHKeyBank State TheatreOctober 1-15, 20212021-2022
San Antonio, TXMajestic TheatreOctober 20–November 7, 2021 #2021-2022
Memphis, TNOrpheum TheatreNovember 11-24, 2021 # ℹ2021-2022
Denver, CODenver CenterDecember 2, 2021–January 2, 2022 ^ ℹ2021-2022
Nashville, TNTPACJanuary 8-23, 2022 # ℹ2021-2022
Detroit, MIDetroit Opera HouseJanuary 27–February 20, 20222021-2022
Greensboro, NCTanger CenterFebruary 23–March 6, 2022 #2021-2022
Richmond, VAAltria TheaterMarch 9-20, 20222021-2022
Columbia, SCKoger CenterMarch 23–April 3, 20222021-2022
Austin, TXBass Concert HallApril 7-24, 20222021-2022
Wichita, KSCentury II PACApril 27–May 8, 2022 ℹ2021-2022
Oklahoma City, OKCivic Center Music HallMay 11-29, 20222021-2022
St. Louis, MOFabulous Fox TheatreJune 1-19, 20222021-2022
Tempe, AZ ‡ASU GammageJuly 5-31, 2022 ^2022-2023
San Jose, CACenter for the Performing ArtsAugust 3-21, 2022 #2022-2023
San Diego, CACivic Theatre
August 24–September 11, 2022 #2022-2023
Tucson, AZCentennial HallSeptember 14-25, 20222022-2023
Salt Lake City, UTEccles TheaterSeptember 29–October 23, 20222022-2023
New Orleans, LASaenger TheatreOctober 27–November 13, 20232022-2023
Chicago, ILCadillac Palace TheatreNovember 17, 2022–January 14, 20222022-2023
Fort Worth, TXBass Performance HallJanuary 18-29, 2023 #2022-2023
Los Angeles, CAPantages TheatreFebruary 2–March 26, 2023 #2022-2023
Des Moines, IADes Moines Civic CenterMarch 30–April 16, 20232022-2023
Toledo, OHStranahan TheaterApril 19–May 7, 2023 +2022-2023
Madison, WIOverture CenterMay 9-28, 20232022-2023
Tulsa, OKTulsa PACJune 1-17, 2023 #2022-2023
Washington, DCOpera HouseJune 21–July 29, 20232022-2023
Schenectady, NY ‡Proctors TheatreAugust 3-13, 2023 #2022-2023
Philadelphia, PAAcademy of MusicAugust 16–September 10, 2023 #2022-2023
Monterrey, MX †Showcenter ComplexSeptember 19–October 1, 2023 #2023-2024
Lubbock, TXBuddy Holly HallOctober 5-15, 20232023-2024
Albuquerque, NMPopejoy HallOctober 18–November 5, 20232023-2024
Reno, NVGrand Sierra ResortNovember 9-19, 20232023-2024
San Francisco, CAOrpheum TheatreNovember 22–December 30, 20242023-2024
Portland, ORKeller AuditoriumJanuary 4-28, 2024 ℹ2023-2024
Costa Mesa, CASegerstrom CenterFebruary 1-25, 2024 ^2023-2024
Omaha, NEOrpheum TheaterFebruary 29–March 24, 2024 ^2023-2024
Minneapolis, MNOrpheum TheatreMarch 27–April 28, 20242023-2024
Dayton, OHSchuster CenterMay 1-12, 2024 #2023-2024
Durham, NCDPACMay 15–June 9, 20242023-2024
Columbus, OHOhio TheatreJune 12–July 7, 20242023-2024
Houston, TXHobby CenterJuly 11–August 4, 20242023-2024
Charlotte, NCBelk TheaterAugust 8–September 8, 20242023-2024
Greenville, SCPeace CenterSeptember 11-29, 20242024-2025
Atlanta, GAFox TheatreOctober 2-20, 20242024-2025
Ottawa, ONNational Arts CentreOctober 24–November 10, 20242024-2025
Hartford, CTThe BushnellNovember 13–December 1, 20242024-2025
Syracuse, NYLandmark TheatreDecember 4-15, 20242024-2025
Buffalo, NYShea’s PACDecember 18, 2024–January 5, 20252024-2025
Kalamazoo, MIMiller AuditoriumJanuary 29–February 9, 20252024-2025
Baltimore, MDHippodrome TheatreFebruary 12–March 2, 20252024-2025
Fort Lauderdale, FLBroward CenterMarch 6-30, 20252024-2025
Tampa, FLStraz CenterApril 2-20, 20252024-2025
Orlando, FLDr. Phillips CenterApril 23–May 18, 20252024-2025
Kansas City, MOMusic HallMay 22–June 1, 20252024-2025
Dallas, TXMusic HallJune 4–July 3, 20252024-2025
Edmonton, ABNorthern Alberta Jubilee AuditoriumJuly 9-27, 20252024-2025
Calgary, ABSouthern Alberta Jubilee AuditoriumJuly 30–August 17, 20252024-2025
Vancouver, BCQueen Elizabeth TheatreAugust 20–September 14, 20252024-2025
Portland, OR §Keller AuditoriumSeptember 17-28, 2025 ℹ2024-2025
Anchorage, AKAlaska PACFall 2025 ℹ2025-2026
Chicago, ILCadillac Palace TheatreOctober 3-19, 20252025-2026
Denver, CODenver CenterOctober 23–November 16, 20252025-2026
Las Vegas, NVSmith CenterNovember 19-30, 20252025-2026
Seattle, WAParamount TheatreDecember 4, 2025–January 4, 20262025-2026
Sacramento, CASAFE Credit Union PACJanuary 7-25, 20262025-2026
Spokane, WAFirst Interstate CenterJanuary 28–February 15, 20262025-2026
Boise, IDMorrison CenterFebruary 18–March 7, 20262025-2026
Detroit, MIDetroit Opera HouseMarch 12–April 5, 20262025-2026
Grand Rapids, MIDeVos Performance HallApril 8-26, 20262025-2026
Norfolk, VAChrysler HallApril 30–May 17, 20262025-2026
Providence, RIPPACMay 20–June 7, 20262025-2026
Cincinnati, OHAronoff CenterJune 10–July 5, 20262025-2026

KEY

2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-2024
^Rescheduled to the 20/21 seasonRescheduled from the 19/20 seasonRescheduled from the 19/20 seasonRescheduled from the 19/20 seasonRescheduled from the 19/20 season
#Rescheduled to the 21/22 seasonRescheduled to the 21/22 seasonRescheduled from the 20/21 seasonRescheduled from the 20/21 seasonRescheduled from the 20/21 season
+Rescheduled to the 22/23 seasonRescheduled to the 22/23 seasonRescheduled to the 22/23 seasonRescheduled from the 21/22 seasonRescheduled from the 21/22 season
♦Rescheduled to the 23/24 seasonRescheduled to the 23/24 seasonRescheduled to the 23/24 seasonRescheduled to the 23/24 seasonRescheduled from the 22/23 season

* Part of venue’s 2017/2018 season
‡ Part of venue’s 2021/2022 season
† Part of venue’s 2022/2023 season
§ Part of venue’s 2025/2026 season

2025-2026

  • Producer: Buena Vista Theatrical Group
  • Executive Producer: Anne Quart
  • Director: Julie Taymor
  • Songs: Elton John/Tim Rice
  • Additional Music: Hans Zimmer/Lebo M/ Mark Mancina/Jay Rifkin
  • Book: Irene Mecchi/Roger Allers
  • Choreography: Garth Fagan
  • Mask and Puppet Design: Michael Curry, who designed the masks
  • Sound Design: Steve Canyon Kennedy
  • Hair and Makeup Design: Michael Ward
  • Associate Director: Anthony Lyn
  • Associate Choreographer: Marey Griffith
  • Music Supervisor: Clement Ishmael
  • Production Supervisor: Lisa Dawn Cave
  • General Manager: Thomas Schlenk
  • Casting: Mark Brandon, CSA/Binder Casting 

CAST

Although every effort is used to keep an accurate listing of personnel, changes can be made without notice. Notable replacements are marked with an asterisk (*).

Principal Cast: Peter Hargrave (Scar), David D’Lancy Wilson (Mufasa), Zama Magudulela  (Rafiki), Nick Cordileone (Timon), Nick LaMedica (Zazu), Danny Grumich (Pumbaa), Gilbert Domally (Simba), Thembelihle Cele (Nala), Forest VanDyke (Banzai), Martina Sykes (Shenzi), Robb Sapp (Ed), Wiliam John Austin (Standby Scar, & Pumbaa) and Thom Christopher Warren (Standby Scar, Zazu, Timon & Pumbaa).

The role of “Young Simba” is alternated between Aaron Chao and Josiah Watson and the role of “Young Nala” is alternated between Journey Compas and Marley Gomes.

Ensemble/Swings: Kayla Rose Aimable, Ellen Akashi, Aja Simone Baitey, Eric Bean, Jr., Vernon Brooks III, Shaquelle Charles, Reoagile Choabi, Daniela Cobb, Lyric Danae, Maurice Dawkins, Cedrick Ekra, Camryn Hampton, Quiana Onrae’l Holmes, Valériane Louisy Louis Joseph, Joel Karie, Gabisile Manana, Keyveontae’ Martin, Morgan Reed McDaniel, Justin Mensah, Aaron Nelson, Yuka Notsuka, Sicelo Ntshangase, Sayiga Eugene Peabody, Poseletso Sejosingoe, Jennifer Theriot, Brena K. Thomas, Courtney Thomas, Ben Toomer, Denzel Tsopnang, and Jordan Nicole Willis

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Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist.

More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway.

Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.

There is simply nothing else like The Lion King.

Past Credits
  • Producer: Buena Vista Theatrical Group
  • Executive Producer: Anne Quart
  • Director: Julie Taymor
  • Songs: Elton John/Tim Rice
  • Additional Music: Hans Zimmer/Lebo M/ Mark Mancina/Jay Rifkin
  • Book: Irene Mecchi/Roger Allers
  • Choreography: Garth Fagan
  • Mask and Puppet Design: Michael Curry, who designed the masks
  • Sound Design: Steve Canyon Kennedy
  • Hair and Makeup Design: Michael Ward
  • Associate Director: Anthony Lyn
  • Associate Choreographer: Marey Griffith
  • Music Supervisor: Clement Ishmael
  • Production Supervisor: Lisa Dawn Cave
  • General Manager: Thomas Schlenk
  • Casting: Mark Brandon, CSA/Binder Casting 

CAST

Although every effort is used to keep an accurate listing of personnel, changes can be made without notice. Notable replacements are marked with an asterisk (*).

Principal Cast: Peter Hargrave as “Scar,” Gerald Ramsey as “Mufasa,” Mukelisiwe Goba as “Rafiki,” Nick Cordileone as “Timon,” Nick LaMedica as “Zazu,” John E. Brady as “Pumbaa,” Darian Sanders as “Simba,” Khalifa White as “Nala,” Forest VanDyke as “Banzai,” Martina Sykes as “Shenzi” and Robbie Swift as “Ed.”

The role of “Young Simba” is alternated between Mason Lawson and Julian Villela and the role of “Young Nala” is alternated between Jaxyn Damasco and Aniya Simone.

Ensemble/Swings: William John Austin, Iman Ayana, Isaiah Bailey, Samantha Lauren Barriento, Eric Bean, Jr., Layla Brent, Vernon Brooks III, Sasha Caicedo, Lauren Carr, Thembelihle Cele, Daniela Cobb, Gabriel Croom, Lyric Danae, Marquis Floyd, Tony Freeman, Aliah James, Jolina Javier, Joel Karie, Samaree Lawson, Gabisile Manana, Amber Mayberry, Justin Mensah, Nhlanhla Ndlovu, Aaron Nelson, Jeremy Noel, Sicelo Ntshangase, Erick D. Patrick, Sayiga Eugene Peabody, Poseletso Sejosingoe, Sadé Simmons, Jennifer Theriot, Courtney Thomas, Denzel Tsopnang, Brinie Wallace and Jordan Nicole Willis.

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