Sam Linda
Latest News on Sam Linda:
Zama Magudulela Will Join THE LION KING Tour as Rafiki (Jan 7, 2026)
Review: THE LION KING at The Paramount Theatre (Dec 11, 2025)
THE LION KING to Return to Seattle at The Paramount Theatre (Nov 6, 2025)
Zama Magudulela Will Join THE LION KING Tour as Rafiki (Jan 7, 2026)
Review: THE LION KING at The Paramount Theatre (Dec 11, 2025)
THE LION KING to Return to Seattle at The Paramount Theatre (Nov 6, 2025)
BIO
Sam Linda is a Chicago based performer, musician, and puppetry artist. Favorite credits: The Lion King (North American Tour), The Band's Visit (Writers Theatre//TheatreSquared), Fiddler on the Roof (Lyric Opera of Chicago), The Comedy of Errors, Beauty and the Beast (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre), The Music Man, Damn Yankees (Marriott Theatre), A Chorus Line (Drury Lane Theatre). Northwestern University '20. All impossible without Faith, Mom, Dad, Freddi, Masha, and his teachers.
STAGE CREDITS
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Video: Watch 'Gaston' From Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Stephi Wild - 2023-08-01 05:49:49
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Review: THE LION KING at The Paramount Theatre
by Shelley Dean - Dec 11, 2025
Stage adaptations of movies are always tricky, but there’s a certain level of prestige that comes with adapting and pulling off one of the most loved and highly regarded movie adaptations of all time. The Lion King holds a deep residency in so many hearts, having loved the movie from a very early age, many people associate specific memories and people with the classic tale.
by Shelley Dean - Dec 11, 2025
Stage adaptations of movies are always tricky, but there’s a certain level of prestige that comes with adapting and pulling off one of the most loved and highly regarded movie adaptations of all time. The Lion King holds a deep residency in so many hearts, having loved the movie from a very early age, many people associate specific memories and people with the classic tale.
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.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
Disney’s The Lion King is coming to The Paramount Theatre stage.
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2024
Disney's THE LION KING returns to The Bushnell on November 13.
Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 89th Seasonn Artistic Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2024
Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater, has announced its artistic company and creative teams for its 89th season, performing June 18 through October 20, 2024.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2024
Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater, has announced its artistic company and creative teams for its 89th season, performing June 18 through October 20, 2024.
Videos: Watch All New Clips From THE MUSIC MAN at the Marriott Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024
Marriott Theatre's production of MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, opened on Wednesday, April 17 and runs through June 2, 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024
Marriott Theatre's production of MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, opened on Wednesday, April 17 and runs through June 2, 2024.
Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Apr 22, 2024
The newest production at Marriott Lincolnshire is Meredith Willson’s classic and beloved The Music Man. Director/choreographer Katie Spelman has stayed true to the script and has made the fictional town of River City – based on Willson’s hometown of Mason City, Iowa – come to life.
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Apr 22, 2024
The newest production at Marriott Lincolnshire is Meredith Willson’s classic and beloved The Music Man. Director/choreographer Katie Spelman has stayed true to the script and has made the fictional town of River City – based on Willson’s hometown of Mason City, Iowa – come to life.
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