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Robb is overjoyed to return to The Lion King, having previously appeared in the 1st National, North American and Las Vegas companies. Broadway: Wicked (Boq), Shrek (Pinocchio). Off-Broadway: Happiness (Lincoln Center), Enter Laughing (cast recording), Disaster!, Zanna, Don’t! (cast recording), Johnny Guitar (cast recording). Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Goodspeed, The MUNY, Music Theatre Wichita, Syracuse Stage, Barrington Stage Company, Bristol Riverside, ACT of CT, Ogunquit Playhouse. Other: Saturday Night Fever (1st National Tour). Robb holds a BFA from Syracuse University.

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STAGE CREDITS

Disaster! Disaster!
[Off-Broadway]
Return Engagement [Off-Broadway], 2013
Scott
Happiness
[Off-Broadway]
2009
Mick Jagger / Marcello / New Yorker
Miguel / Neil (Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
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(Unknown)
Enter Laughing: The Musical Enter Laughing: The Musical
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival [Return Engagement], 2009
Marvin
Enter Laughing: The Musical Enter Laughing: The Musical
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2008
Johnny Guitar
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2004
Turkey
Ensemble
Turkey
Ensemble
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
[Regional (US)]
Workshop, 2004
Performer
Children of Eden
[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 2003
Ensemble
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Boq [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Boq [Replacement]
(Understudy) [Replacement]
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Baby
[New York]
Reading, 2003
Danny Hooper
Zanna, Don't!
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Transfer, 2003
Tank
Zanna, Don't!
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Performer
The Lion King The Lion King
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2002
Ed [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Zazu (Understudy) [Replacement]
Timon (Understudy) [Replacement]
Zazu (Unknown) [Replacement]
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Timon (Unknown) [Replacement]
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Zazu (Unknown) [Replacement]
The Lion King The Lion King
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Zazu understudy [Replacement]
Ed [Replacement]
Zazu understudy [Replacement]
Ed [Replacement]
Timon (Understudy) [Replacement]
Zazu (Understudy) [Replacement]
Timon (Unknown) [Replacement]
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Zazu (Unknown) [Replacement]
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Timon (Unknown) [Replacement]
Zazu (Unknown) [Replacement]

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THE LION KING Will Welcome Mduduzi Madela as Simba Beginning February 24 Photo
THE LION KING Will Welcome Mduduzi Madela as Simba Beginning February 24
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

The Lion King has announced that longtime cast member Mduduzi Madela will assume the role of Simba beginning Tuesday, February 24. Learn more about him here!
Video: THE LION KING Cast Performs 'He Lives in You' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Photo
Video: THE LION KING Cast Performs 'He Lives in You' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 12, 2026

In commemoration of Black History Month, the cast of Broadway's The Lion King took over Good Morning America on Thursday for a performance of 'He Lives in You' from the hit musical, now in its 29th year on Broadway. Check it out now.
Video: THE LION KING Celebrates 28 Years on Broadway Photo
Video: THE LION KING Celebrates 28 Years on Broadway
by Michael Major - Nov 14, 2025

The Lion King is now celebrating its 28th year on Broadway. Following its history-making performance last night, actor L. Steven Taylor made a speech to celebrate. Watch the video!
Photos: Gavin Lee as 'Scar' in THE LION KING on Broadway Photo
Photos: Gavin Lee as 'Scar' in THE LION KING on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025

You can now get a first look at new photos of The Lion King on Broadway, featuring Gavin Lee as Scar. See photos here and learn more about the Broadway production.
THE LION KING Welcomes New 'Young Simba' and 'Young Nala' Cast Members This Month Photo
THE LION KING Welcomes New 'Young Simba' and 'Young Nala' Cast Members This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025

Disney’s The Lion King will welcome new cast members beginning Tuesday, August 19. Caleb Beltran and Julius-Raymond Weems IV will perform as Young Simba, while McKenzie Sherie Lewis and Emma Origenes will perform as Young Nala at certain performances.
Video: Gayle King Makes Broadway Debut in THE LION KING Photo
Video: Gayle King Makes Broadway Debut in THE LION KING
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 25, 2025

On Thursday, CBS News journalist Gayle King, along with Oprah Daily creative director Adam Glassman, made their Broadway debuts in The Lion King, appearing in the opening number of the hit musical. Watch footage from rehearsals and the performance here!
Video: Watch Gavin Lee Join THE LION KING on Broadway as 'Scar' Photo
Video: Watch Gavin Lee Join THE LION KING on Broadway as 'Scar'
by Michael Major - Jul 23, 2025

Gavin Lee has made it to Pride Rock! The Tony nominee has officially joined the cast of The Lion King on Broadway as 'Scar.' Watch a video of his first bow now!
Gavin Lee Joins THE LION KING on Broadway as Scar Photo
Gavin Lee Joins THE LION KING on Broadway as Scar
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

Two-time Tony nominee Gavin Lee will take on the role of Scar in THE LION KING starting July 22. Discover more about his journey here!
THE LION KING Will Welcome New Young Simba and Young Nala Next Week Photo
THE LION KING Will Welcome New Young Simba and Young Nala Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

The Lion King will welcome Austin Elle Fisher as “Young Nala” and Jacob Pham as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, August 20. Learn more about the new members of the cast here!
Stagecrafters Theatre Commemorates 50th Anniversary With Gala Event BROADWAY COMES HO Photo
Stagecrafters Theatre Commemorates 50th Anniversary With Gala Event BROADWAY COMES HOME
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024

Stagecrafters Theatre has announced a star-studded gala at Playhouse Square on August 19 in honor of its 50th anniversary.
Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney and More Will Take Part in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Readin Photo
Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney and More Will Take Part in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Reading
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024

Producers announced an industry reading of the new musical in development WATCHER IN THE WOODS. Check out all of the details on who will star and who leads the creative team here.
THE LION KING Will Welcome New 'Young Nala' and 'Young Simba' Next Week Photo
THE LION KING Will Welcome New 'Young Nala' and 'Young Simba' Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023

The Lion King will welcome Annika Franklin and Nia Thompson as “Young Nala” and Ezekiel Kekuna and Albert Rhodes Jr. as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, December 5.
Photos: Get a First Look at THE LION KING's New Simba, Vincent Jamal Hooper Photo
Photos: Get a First Look at THE LION KING's New Simba, Vincent Jamal Hooper
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023

Get a first look at Vincent Jamal Hooper as Simba in THE LION KING on Broadway. Check out these behind-the-scenes photos and discover the magic of his performance in this iconic role. Don't miss this sneak peek at the talented actor's portrayal of Simba.
Hunter Parrish, Erin Davie & More to Lead BALLAD OF DREAMS Industry Presentation Photo
Hunter Parrish, Erin Davie & More to Lead BALLAD OF DREAMS Industry Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023

Based on the best-selling novel, Ballad of Dreams a new musical, will get an invite-only industry presentation on October 12, 2023, at Pearl Studios. 
Vincent Jamal Hooper Joins THE LION KING as 'Simba' This Month Photo
Vincent Jamal Hooper Joins THE LION KING as 'Simba' This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023

The Lion King will welcome Vincent Jamal Hooper as Simba beginning Tuesday, September 26. This marks his Broadway debut. Learn more about Hooper and The Lion King here!
Photos: Daniel Reichard Returns To Birdland With IT'S YOU I LIKE Photo
Photos: Daniel Reichard Returns To Birdland With IT'S YOU I LIKE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 2, 2023

See photos from Daniel Reichard's concert 'It's You I Like' at Birdland.
THE LION KING to Welcome New Young Simbas Beginning in June Photo
THE LION KING to Welcome New Young Simbas Beginning in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2023

The Lion King will welcome Donovan Louis Bazemore and Davis Matthews alternating as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, June 6. Learn how to purchase tickets to The Lion King!
BALLAD OF DREAMS THE MUSICAL Studio Cast Recording Now Available Photo
BALLAD OF DREAMS THE MUSICAL Studio Cast Recording Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2022

Multihyphenate Allyson Hernandez, Author and Composer of Ballad of Dreams, an Amazon number one best-seller novel and number one new release in musicals released a companion album on November 11, 2022.
VIDEO: Watch THE LION KING's Brandon A. McCall Takeover Our Instagram! Photo
VIDEO: Watch THE LION KING's Brandon A. McCall Takeover Our Instagram!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 15, 2021

The Lion King is back on Broadway! Simba himself, Brandon A. McCall, took over our Instagram for the big day on September 14. He gave our followers a behind the scenes look at the show's performance on Good Morning America, their return to Broadway, and most importantly, his Broadway debut!
VIDEO: THE LION KING Returns to Broadway- Watch Highlights! Photo
VIDEO: THE LION KING Returns to Broadway- Watch Highlights!
by Team BWW - Sep 15, 2021

Broadway is officially back with four more musicals triumphantly making their return to the stage last night, September 14. The circle of life continues at the Minskoff Theatre, where the cast of The Lion King took their first bows since March 2020. Below, watch as creator Julie Taylor addresses the audience with a heartfelt speech before the show, catch clips from the beloved opening number, and enjoy as the cast takes their bows! 
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