As Of 3/3 Ta'rea Campbell Joins THE LION KING As Nala

TA'REA CAMPBELL, began performances as NALA on Tuesday, March 3 in THE LION KING on Broadway.

TA'REA CAMPBELL (Nala), a native of Philadelphia, joins the Broadway company after touring for three years as Nala in both the Cheetah and Gazelle tours of Lion King. Also on Broadway: Little Shop of Horrors; Standby for the title role in Aida. Regionally: The Radio in Caroline or Change at Baltimore's Center Stage. Ta'Rea is a graduate of Marymount Manhattan College and received the Gold Medal for Excellence in Acting.The rest of the cast consists of Derek Smith, Nathaniel Stampley, Tshidi Manye, Jeff Binder, Tom Alan Robbins, Danny Rutigliano and Dashaun Young.

Over 45 million people worldwide have come to discover the wonder, the majesty, and the truly one-of-a-kind experience that is The Lion King, the world's most spectacular musical. Hailed by Newsweek as "a landmark event in entertainment," The Lion King is a breathtaking adventure that stretches the boundaries of Broadway, from the heart of Africa to the plains of your imagination.

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