The Lion King US Tour Cast
Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly rises from the stage. Full synopsis
Current Cast
(Swing)
Standby Pumbaa
Standby Scar
(Standby)
Ensemble, Understudy (Nala & Sarabi)
(Swing)
John E. Brady, who has graced the stage as Timon in Broadway’s The Lion King, boasts a diverse career spanning Off-Broadway, international, and regional performances, as well as numerous TV, film, and commercial appearances. more...
Lauren Carr made her Broadway debut in The Lion King, bringing her small-town dreams to the big stage with a performance that showcased her dedication and talent. more...
(Alternate)
Young Simba at Certain Performances
(Alternate)
Daniela Cobb, who previously performed as the Alto Pit Singer and understudied for the roles of Dorothy and the Lion in The Wiz at OSF, brings her versatile talent to the cast of The Lion King. more...
Young Nala at Certain Performances
(Swing)
Lyric Danae made her debut in the Pridelands with The Lion King, bringing her extensive experience from The Bodyguard, Oscar At The Crown, and performances with the NBA Boston Celtics to the iconic stage. more...
(Standby)
Young Nala at Certain Performances
Ensemble, Understudy (Nala & Sarabi)
Swing, Understudy (Shenzi & Sarabi)
Jolina Javier, who has previously graced the stage in productions such as Phantom of the Opera and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, brings her extensive experience to The Lion King, having also performed in regional hits like Susan Stroman's Little Dancer at the Kennedy Center. more...
(Understudy)
(Understudy)
(Swing)
Ensemble, Understudy (Simba)
Sarita Amani Nash, who has previously graced Broadway in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," brings her extensive theatre experience, including roles in "The Gospel According to Heather" and "Raisin," to the cast of The Lion King. more...
(Understudy)
Gerald Ramsey, who starred in the National Tour of The Lion King, hails from Tacoma, Washington, and has an extensive performance background including roles at Kumu Kahua Theatre and The Polynesian Cultural Center. more...
Shenzi
(Understudy)
(Alternate)
Bryce Christian Thompson, who previously played Young Simba, brought his talents to The Lion King National Tour, following his performance as Young Malcolm in the NY Metropolitan Opera's X: Life and Times of Malcolm X. more...
Ben Toomer, who made his national tour debut with The Lion King, has previously showcased his talent in regional productions such as Jubilee at Arena Stage, Les Misérables at Alliance Theater, and A Chorus Line at Lexington Theater. more...
(Alternate)
(Swing)
(Standby)
Young Simba at Certain Performances
See awards and nominations on the The Lion King page
Other productions of The Lion King
- 1997 Broadway — Original Broadway Production · Cast
- 2003 Chicago — Chicago Production · Cast
- 2021 West End — London Production · Cast
Production Team
Roger Allers Bookwriter
Michael Curry Mask Designer
Puppet Designer
Robert Elhai Orchestrator
Associate Producer
Garth Fagan Choreographer
Bruce Fowler Orchestrator
Donald Holder Lighting Designer
Richard Hudson Scenic Designer
Elton John Composer
Steve Canyon Kennedy Sound Designer
Mark Mancina Composer
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Lyricist
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Irene Mecchi Bookwriter
David Metzger Orchestrator
Tim Rice Lyricist
Jay Rifkin Lyricist
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Composer
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Julie Taymor Lyricist
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(Additional Lyrics)
Puppet Co-Designer
Mask Co-Designer
Costume Designer
Director
Michael Ward Hair & Makeup Designer
Hans Zimmer Lyricist
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Composer
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