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Layla Brent

Birth Place: Dallas, TX

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Layla is from Dallas, TX and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. She has performed with Beckles Dancing Company, Ballet Dallas, and the Oklahoma City Ballet. Layla, most recently was an ensemble member with the second national tour of SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical, and she is currently an ensemble dancer in The Lion King Rafiki National Tour.

Layla Brent STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
2021
Adult Dara/Ensemble

Duckling Donna

Mimi (Understudy)

The Lion King Rafiki National Tour



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Cast Set For Disney's THE LION KING at DPAC


Casting has been announced for the DPAC engagement of Disney's The Lion King.

Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING At Segerstrom Center For The Arts


Casting has been announced for Disney's The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Get the details on the upcoming production.

DISNEY'S THE LION KING To Play Return Engagement At Popejoy Hall, November 5


Casting announced for Disney's The Lion King at Popejoy. Get all the details on the upcoming production.

THE LION KING North American Tour to Welcome Back Mukelisiwe Goba as 'Rafiki'


Get the latest news on Disney's The Lion King North American Tour as Mukelisiwe Goba makes a triumphant return as 'Rafiki'. Find out all the details and dates for this highly anticipated production.

Disney's THE LION KING Begins Its Reign At Proctors In Two Weeks


Casting has been announced for the Schenectady engagement of Disney's The Lion King. Schenectady's most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the MainStage at Proctors from Wednesday, August 2 to Sunday, August 13. The press opening night is Thursday, August 3 at 8 p.m.

THE LION KING to Return to Philadelphia for 4-Week Summer Engagement


Disney Theatrical Productions, along with the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization, is celebrating the eagerly-awaited return engagement of Disney's The Lion King for a 4-week summer engagement at the Academy of Music on the Kimmel Cultural Campus.

THE LION KING North American Tour to Welcome Back Syndee Winters as 'Nala'


The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome back Syndee Winters as “Nala” from August 22 through October 29, 2023. Learn how to purchase tickets to The Lion King!

Dallas Black Dance Academy Produces Disciplined Professionals


As Dallas Black Dance Academy prepares to launch its 50th season in June, it continues a legacy of producing disciplined professionals in a spectrum of industries including dance. Since 2012, every senior in the academy has graduated from high school and gone on to attend college. 

THE LION KING Returns To Madison at Overture Center in May


Disney's The Lion King returns to Madison for the first time since May 2016 with a three-week return engagement at Overture Center for the Arts beginning Thursday, May 11 and playing through Sunday, May 28.

THE LION KING Comes to Toledo Next Month


The American Theatre Guild is thrilled to present the Toledo engagement of Disney’s The Lion King as a part of the 22–23 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO SERIES. Toledo’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Stranahan Theater stage from Wednesday, April 19 to Sunday, May 7. The press opening night is Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. 

Review: Disney's THE LION KING Wows at the Hollywood Pantages


From the moment Rafiki (Gugwana Dlamini) Shaman of the Pride Lands, heralded her recognizably famous opening note, the audience was uproarious.  Even as long as it’s been around, THE LION KING is still a wonder to behold. 

Photos: First Look at New Cast Members of THE LION KING North American Tour!


All new production photos have been released for Disney’s The Lion King North American tour, featuring Darian Sanders (Simba) and new cast members Peter Hargrave (Scar), Nick LaMedica (Zazu) and Khalifa White (Nala).

THE LION KING Opens At The Eccles Theater


The Salt Lake City premiere of Disney’s The Lion King opened on Friday, September 30 at 7:30pm at the Eccles Theater for a limited engagement of 4 weeks through Sunday, October 23.  In Salt Lake City, The Lion King will play Tuesdays through Thursdays at 7:30pm, Thursday, Sept. 29 and Thursday, Oct. 20 at 2pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2:00pm and 8:00pm and Sundays at 1:00pm and 6:30pm.  

Peter Hargrave, Nick LaMedica, and Khalifa White to Join THE LION KING National Tour


The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Peter Hargrave, Nick LaMedica and Khalifa White as Scar, Zazu and Nala, respectively. The new cast members will begin performances in Salt Lake City at The Eccles Theater, where the award-winning musical will play a four-week return engagement from Thursday, September 29 through Sunday, October 23, 2022.  LaMedica and White begin performances on Thursday, September 29, while Hargrave debuts on Thursday, October 13.

THE LION KING North American Tour Welcomes New Cast Members This Month


The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King is pleased to welcome Peter Hargrave, Nick LaMedica and Khalifa White as Scar, Zazu and Nala, respectively.

BWW Previews: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Century II Concert Hall


The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King is celebrating its 20th anniversary today, Wednesday, April 27 in Wichita, where the award-winning musical begins a two-week return engagement tonight at The Century II Concert Hall and plays through Sunday, May 8, 2022.

Disney's THE LION KING to Return to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in June


Disney’s The Lion King, St. Louis’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever, will leap onto the Fabulous Fox Theatre stage from Wednesday, June 1 to Sunday, June 19. Find out how to get tickets and more.

Tickets On Sale Now For SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL at Hippodrome Theatre


Summer is coming to Baltimore this winter with SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical, making its premiere engagement at the historic Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center February 15-20, 2022 for eight performances. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.

Tickets Are On Sale Now For SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical at the Kravis Center


The three actresses that share the role of musical icon Donna Summer are Brittny Smith as “Diva Donna,” Charis Gullage as “Disco Donna” and Amahri Edwards-Jones as “Duckling Donna.”

VIDEO: First Look at The National Tour of SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL


The non-Equity North American Tour of SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical returned to the road with official tour opening in Pittsburgh, PA at the Benedum Center (November 16-21, 2021). The tour will then visit more than 40 cities for the 2021-22 touring season.

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