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BIO

Darnell’s performance career has been recognized by audiences and critics worldwide for its depth and versatility. After successfully playing George Washington on the Hamilton Broadway North American and International Tours, Darnell now plays Mufasa in Disney’s The Lion King tour.



Darnell’s career work has garnered him recognition by United States Congressional and Diplomatic Leaders for his successes and community engagement throughout the U.S. and abroad. Hailed by international journalists and reviewers as, 'outstanding' and 'powerhouse', Darnell has received numerous accolades and was inducted into the 2023 Bakersfield City School District Hall of Fame.

In addition to his acting credits, Darnell is a featured solo artist on Bandai Namco’s Tekken 7, which has sold nearly 12 million game copies worldwide as of February 2024. Moreover, he has collaborated with Grammy© and Emmy award-winning artists in the studio and on the concert stage. He holds a Master's degree from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music conservatory.

When Darnell is not on the Broadway stage, he is an International Cultural Exchange Artist for the U.S. State Department with a primary focus on arts diplomacy and education. Furthermore, he is an alumnus of the International Leaders Program at International House (I-House) in New York City; a diplomatic community and institution with a history predating the United Nations by two decades. Darnell’s leadership training at I-House helped him combine his artistic career with a passion for cross-cultural exchange and diplomacy.

Representation: Gotham Talent Agency | New York, NY

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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
Third National Tour, 2019
George Washinton [Replacement]

Ensemble


George Washinton [Replacement]

[US Tour]
Revival National Tour, 2017
Adam

Ensemble [Replacement]

Adam

Ensemble [Replacement]

Grady (Understudy) [Replacement]

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[Regional (US)]
Barrington Stage Company Revival, 2017
Coalhouse


[US Tour]
National Tour, 2002
Mufasa () [Replacement]

News


THE LION KING Tour is Coming to Keller Auditorium in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025

The North American Tour of The Lion King will play at Portland's Keller Auditorium in September. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
THE LION KING Tour Welcomes New Mufasa and Simba
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2025

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome David D’Lancy Wilson as Mufasa and Gilbert Domally as Simba. Wilson and Domally will begin performances on Tuesday, September 23 in Portland, OR at Keller Auditorium.
Video: THE LION KING Tour Sets Up for Calgary Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2025

The return of Disney’s The Lion King begins performances in Calgary at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Watch the tour set up here and learn more about the production!
Review: THE LION KING Reigns Supreme at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - Apr 25, 2025

Life's greatest tragedy is the passage of time. It is a lesson we all must learn eventually. Within the proverbial circle of life, there is only a beginning and an end that occurs in the immediacy of our own lifetime. Yet, the cyclical nature of birth, death, and rebirth ensures that our spirit will carry on in legacy rather than in flesh. If we are loved, then we are remembered. And if we are remembered, then we live forever. Disney’s The Lion King transposes this message from screen to stage through an international collaboration of talent that supercedes the strength of the 1994 animated film from which it came.
THE LION KING North American Tour Will Celebrate 23rd Anniversary This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will celebrate its 23rd anniversary in Orlando, where the production begins a four-week return engagement tonight at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Photos: THE LION KING 2024 National Tour Cast First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2024

Disney’s The Lion King North American tour released production photos of new principal cast members. See new production photos and learn how to purchase tickets!
Review: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Oct 26, 2024

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S THE LION KING at National Arts Centre?
Disney's THE LION KING Returns To The Bushnell In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2024

Disney's THE LION KING returns to The Bushnell on November 13.
Interview: Darnell Abraham of DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Oct 22, 2024

I had the privilege to speak with Darnell Abraham about his background and his role as Mufasa in the upcoming Broadway Across Canada presentation of Disney’s The Lion King, including some insight into the preparation that goes into such a physical role, favourite scenes, and the timelessness of the musical's themes.
Danny Grumich & More to Join THE LION KING North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024

The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will welcome Danny Grumich as Pumbaa and Thom Christopher Warren as the Standby for Scar, Zazu, Timon & Pumbaa. Learn more about the new cast and see how to purchase tickets to the tour!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 5, 2024
by - Sep 5, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 5, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
New Cast Members Will Join THE LION KING North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Darnell Abraham as Mufasa, Juson Williams as Pumbaa, Erick D. Patrick as Simba, Thembelihle Cele as Nala and Sam Linda as Ed. Learn more about the cast here!
Video: HAMILTON Singapore Cast Take Their First Bows and More!
by Oliver Oliveros - May 7, 2024

Global hit 'Hamilton,' a Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Lin Manuel-Miranda, marks the last stop of its first international tour at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. Check out highlights in this video.
Darnell Abraham Talks Challenges of Playing His Role in HAMILTON
by Oliver Oliveros - Apr 22, 2024

Darnell Abraham, the American actor who brought George Washington to life in the global sensation “Hamilton,” recently shared his insights with BroadwayWorld. He delved into his profound connection with the role, the unique challenges it presents, and the distinctiveness of the current international tour of “Hamilton” that sets it apart for everyone involved.
Exclusive: Woods, Abraham, & Hill Make Their Mark in the 'HAMILTON Universe'
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - Mar 31, 2024

He started as a standby when he joined the 'Hamilton Universe' in 2018. In Puerto Rico, Darnell Abraham debuted as George Washington for a limited historic run, with Lin-Manuel Miranda reprising his role as Alexander Hamilton. As excited as he was, Abraham became full-time when he took over the role a few months later and has been doing it ever since.
Video: DeAundre' Woods Talks Why HAMILTON Resonates with Audiences
by Oliver Oliveros - Feb 27, 2024

BroadwayWorld has had the opportunity to sit down with DeAundre’ Woods, the resident antagonist, Aaron Burr, in the Tony Award-winning musical “Hamilton’s” international tour, which eyes the Lion City next.
Rachelle Ann Go Reprises Eliza in Singapore
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 17, 2024

Rachelle Ann Go, who originated the role of Eliza in the smash hit 'Hamilton' in the West End, will also play the same role when 'Hamilton' runs in The Lion City. Part of 'Hamilton’s' first-ever international tour, the production premieres at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, on April 19, 2024.
Review: HAMILTON Builds An Impactful Legacy
by Rayne Jarabo - Nov 22, 2023

How the 18th-century American Revolutionary War is depicted in the Pulitzer Award-winning musical 'Hamilton' continues to thrill patrons and theatergoers, now in its last week at The Theatre at Solaire. This production marks 'Hamilton’s' first international tour, which will soon transfer to the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in January 2024 and the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, in Singapore in April 2024.
Photo/Video: HAMILTON Officially Launches First International Tour
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 27, 2023

Pulitzer Prize-winning musical 'Hamilton' officially began its first international tour with its cast members, plucked from various 'Hamilton' productions worldwide, making their bows on Sept. 21, 2023.
Video: First Look at the International Tour of HAMILTON in Rehearsal
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 10, 2023

Check out video footage of the Hamilton International Tour in rehearsal here!

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