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Mthokozisi Emkay Khanyile has a Bachelor of Arts in Performance and Music, obtained at the Wits School of Arts in 2013. He performed in The Lion King on the West End as a Mufasa Understudy (2015-2017). He is currently playing MUFASA in the first ever The Lion King International Tour (2018-current) which has played in Manila, Singapore, Daegu, Seoul, Busan, Taipei, Bangkok and Hong Kong.

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Review: CALLING US HOME at Artscape Provides World Class Performances


CALLING US HOME is a heartfelt musical that explores, among other things, the concept of home: What is it? Where is it? Can we ever really leave one home and create another?

CALLING US HOME Has World Premiere In Cape Town


Rehearsals of the grand-scale musical Calling Us Home are in full swing and there's magic in the air ahead of their World Premiere of this new, international version, taking place in Cape Town, South Africa at Artscape Theatre from 15th - 19th February 2023!

VIDEO: Creative Team, Cast Talk THE LION KING at Hong Kong Arena


Lebo M., an additional music composer and co-lyricist; Omar Rodriguez, resident director, and Andre Jewson, a cast member who plays Mufasa's right-hand man [bird], Zazu, recently sat down with BroadwayWorld.

Watch Video Clips From THE LION KING at AsiaWorld-Expo Arena in Hong Kong


The Tony Award-winning musical Disney's The Lion King international tour plays in Hong Kong for the first time! The show runs now through 12 January 2020 at AsiaWorld-Expo Arena, an indoor arena that can accommodate a maximum capacity of 14,000.

THE LION KING Plays in Hong Kong For The First Time! Here's Your First Look!


Disney's The Lion King international tour performs before Hong Kong audiences for the very first time and it's extra special because the Tony Award-winning musical is staged at the AsiaWorld Expo Arena (yes in an arena!).

BWW Review: THE LION KING at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands- Opens in Singapore with roaring success!


Singapore got a dose of Hakuna Matata as the international tour of The Lion King makes its stop and opened in the lion city on Friday (29 June). This is the second time The Lion King is in Singapore, the first was in 2011 where it became the longest-running musical in Singapore's theatrical entertainment history playing to over 300,000 people during its eight-month season at Marina Bay Sands.

THE LION KING Opens At Marina Bay Sands In Singapore


Michael Cassel Group in association with Disney Theatrical Productions are proud to announce the hit Broadway musical THE LION KING premieres tonight at a star-studded gala at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands.

THE LION KING Announces Final Extension in Manila


After playing to packed houses and standing ovations in Manila for almost two months, the first international tour of the world's #1 musical is extending its run, adding one final week of shows. Disney's THE LION KING has just announced the final performance date and will close its premiere season in Manila on 27 May 2018. New seats on sale at 10AM Philippine Standard Time on 26 April 2018.

Disney's THE LION KING Releases New Block of Tickets; Show Extends Until May 20


After a week of sold-out preview performances, the world's #1 musical has opened its first international tour at The Theatre at Solaire last 28 March 2018. A spectacular gala saw guests flying in from all corners of the world, led by Disney Theatrical Group President and Producer Thomas Schumacher who was joined by celebrated composer Lebo M, Producer of the international tour Michael Cassel, and theatrical impresario Sir Cameron Mackintosh. Joining them were the leading lights of Filipino media, fashion and entertainment.

BWW Review: THE LION KING First International Touring Production Is Goosebump-Inducing Spectacle


Philippine theater enthusiasts will surely take pride in the Manila kickoff of the first-ever international touring production of Disney's 'The Lion King,' hailed as 'the world's #1 musical.'

Video/Photos: First International Tour Of Disney's THE LION KING Premieres in Manila


After a week of sold-out preview performances, the world's #1 musical has opened its 25th global production and first international tour at The Theatre at Solaire last Wednesday, March 28. A spectacular gala saw guests flying in from all corners of the world, led by Disney Theatrical Group President and Producer Thomas Schumacher who was joined by celebrated composer Lebo M, Producer of the international tour Michael Cassel, and theatrical impresario Sir Cameron Mackintosh. Joining them were the leading lights of Filipino media, fashion, and entertainment.

World's First International Tour Of Disney's THE LION KING Has Premiered In Manila


After a week of sold-out preview performances, the world's #1 musical has opened its first international tour at The Theatre at Solaire last night, Wednesday 28 March 2018. A spectacular gala saw guests flying in from all corners of the world, led by Disney Theatrical Group President and Producer, Thomas Schumacher who was joined by celebrated composer Lebo M, Producer of the international tour, Michael Cassel, and theatrical impresario Sir Cameron Mackintosh. Joining them were the leading lights of Filipino media, fashion and entertainment.

Photo Coverage: Sneak Peek at Disney's THE LION KING First International Tour


Disney's 'The Lion King's' 25th global production and its first international tour since the original Broadway production opened more than 20 years ago officially premieres at The Theatre at Solaire (Entertainment City, 1 Aseana Ave, Parañaque City) tonight!

The International Tour Of Disney's THE LION KING Begins Performances In Manila This Sunday, 3/18


After over 2 months of rehearsals, the excitement in Manila is building as the world's #1 musical begins performances this weekend at The Theatre at Solaire. The first international tour of THE LION KING kicks off in the Philippines before additional engagements in Singapore, Korea and Taiwan.

Photo Coverage: THE LION KING First International Tour Meets The Press


Now in the thick of rehearsals, Disney's 'The Lion King's' 25th global production and its first international tour since the original Broadway production opened 20 years ago, met with the members of the press yesterday, February 8, at the Star Theater, CCP Complex.

Tickets on Sale Next Month for Manila Premiere of Disney's THE LION KING


Michael Cassel Group in association with Disney Theatrical Productions have just confirmed that tickets to the Manila premiere of the world's #1 musical, Disney's THE LION KING, are going on sale to the general public on Friday 3 November 2017.

Ntsepa Pitjeng, Mthokozisi Emkay Khanyile and More Join the International Tour of Disney's THE LION KING; Full Cast Announced


Michael Cassel Group in association with Disney Theatrical Productions are thrilled to reveal the full company of the international tour of the world's #1 musical, Disney's THE LION KING.

Breaking: Full Cast Announced for THE LION KING International Tour


Michael Cassel Group in association with Disney Theatrical Productions are thrilled to reveal the full company of the international tour of Disney's THE LION KING. The tour is set to premiere in Manila, Philippines at The Theatre at Solaire (Aseana Avenue, Paranaque City) in March 2018, presented by Concertus Manila. The show will then transfer to the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore in June 2018.

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