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BIO

Mr. Allers has been instrumental in shaping the structure and dialogue of many Disney animated features since 1988, including Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Oliver and Company, Rescuers Down Under, Prince and the Pauper and the computer-animated movie Tron. Prior to working with Disney, he created animation on children's programs and features for studios in Boston, Toronto and Tokyo. He is currently developing an animated feature for Sony and a new stage musical with Irene Mecchi.

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The Lion KingThe Lion King
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Bookwriter

Writing

The Lion King
Bookwriter

Movies

Oliver & Company
[ 1988 ] writer
Beauty and the Beast
[ 1991 ] story supervisor
Aladdin
[ 1992 ] writer
Brother Bear
[ 2003 ] writer
Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet
[ 2014 ] writer

Awards and Nominations


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Musical

Roger Allers, The Lion King

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Book of a Musical

Roger Allers, The Lion King

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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!
THE LION KING, JR to be Presented at Cumberland County Playhouse Photo
THE LION KING, JR to be Presented at Cumberland County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

The Cumberland County Playhouse will present The Lion King, Jr, with music and lyrics by Tim Rice and Elton John, with additional music and lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Hans Zimmer; book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi.
Roger Allers, Co-Director of THE LION KING, Dies at 76 Photo
Roger Allers, Co-Director of THE LION KING, Dies at 76
by Gillian Blum - Jan 19, 2026

Roger Allers, co-director of The Lion King, passed away at 76 years old, as confirmed by longtime collaborator and visual effects supervisor Dave Bossert.
Zama Magudulela Will Join THE LION KING Tour as Rafiki Photo
Zama Magudulela Will Join THE LION KING Tour as Rafiki
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Zama Magudulela as Rafiki. Magudulela will begin performances on Tuesday, January 13 in Sacramento at the Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center.
Tickets For Disney’s THE LION KING Go On Sale In Grand Rapids On November 24 Photo
Tickets For Disney’s THE LION KING Go On Sale In Grand Rapids On November 24
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025

Broadway Grand Rapids and Disney Theatrical Group will place tickets on sale for THE LION KING’s return to DeVos Performance Hall beginning November 24 at noon.
THE LION KING to Return to Seattle at The Paramount Theatre Photo
THE LION KING to Return to Seattle at The Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

Disney’s The Lion King is coming to The Paramount Theatre stage.
Experience Disney's THE LION KING in Chicago at Cadillac Palace Photo
Experience Disney's THE LION KING in Chicago at Cadillac Palace
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025

Disney's THE LION KING runs at Cadillac Palace Theatre until October 19. Get ticket info and details about this must-see Chicago show!
Cast Announced for Disney's THE LION KING in Chicago Photo
Cast Announced for Disney's THE LION KING in Chicago
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025

The production features Peter Hargrave (Scar), David D’Lancy Wilson (Mufasa), Mukelisiwe Goba (Rafiki), Robert Creighton (Timon), Nick LaMedica (Zazu), Danny Grumich (Pumbaa), Gilbert Domally (Simba), and more.
Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi Returns to THE LION KING as Rafiki Photo
Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi Returns to THE LION KING as Rafiki
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

The Lion King is welcoming Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi back as Rafiki beginning September 2. Pitjeng-Molebatsi stepped into the role temporarily earlier this year and is now taking it over officially following the final performance of longtime cast member Tshidi Manye.
Review: Disney’s THE LION KING Brings the Circle of Life to Vancouver Photo
Review: Disney’s THE LION KING Brings the Circle of Life to Vancouver
by Alyson Eng - Aug 31, 2025

Disney’s The Lion King musical is playing in Vancouver, BC for a limited four-week engagement at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from August 20 to September 14.
THE LION KING Tour Welcomes New Mufasa and Simba Photo
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: 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!
Photos: First look at Rise Up Arts Penguin Project THE LION KING JR Photo
Photos: First look at Rise Up Arts Penguin Project THE LION KING JR
by Jerri Shafer - Jul 17, 2025

The Lion King Jr. is the story of Simba, an adventurous and energetic lion cub who is next in line to be king of the Pride Lands, a thriving and beautiful region in the African savanna.
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!
Tickets For THE LION KING in Seattle Go on Sale Next Week Photo
Tickets For THE LION KING in Seattle Go on Sale Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

Disney Theatrical Group and Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount have announced that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King will go on sale to the public next week.
THE LION KING Will Conclude Toronto Run in August Photo
THE LION KING Will Conclude Toronto Run in August
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025

Toronto’s production of Disney’s The Lion King – now in its 29th week – will conclude its run on August 30 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Learn more here!
DISNEY'S THE LION KING To Conclude Toronto Run In August Photo
DISNEY'S THE LION KING To Conclude Toronto Run In August
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025

Toronto's production of Disney's The Lion King – now in its 29th week – will conclude its run on August 30 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. By that date, the show will have played 345 performances to an audience of over 250,000.
THE LION KING Is Now On Sale At Cadillac Palace Theatre Photo
THE LION KING Is Now On Sale At Cadillac Palace Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025

Broadway In Chicago has announced that individual tickets for Disney's The Lion King, are now on sale to the public. The Lion King has been touring North America for more than 23 years, and during that time has welcomed over 24 million theatergoers, making it North America's longest-running and most-attended Broadway tour.
Disney's THE LION KING Comes To The Music Hall In May Photo
Disney's THE LION KING Comes To The Music Hall In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2025

Disney's The Lion King will leap onto the Music Hall stage from Thursday, May 22 to Sunday, June 1. The Lion King has been touring North America for more than 22 years, and during that time has welcomed over 23 million theatergoers.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Roger Allers written?

Roger Allers has written 1 shows including The Lion King (Bookwriter).

What awards has Roger Allers been nominated for?

Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Lion King and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Lion King.

What awards has Roger Allers won?

Roger Allers won the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for The Lion King.

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