Be prepared as Disney's The Lion King roars back to Orlando's Walt Disney Theater from April 23 - May 18

Pride Rock is calling, The North American touring productions of The Lion King have been seen by 20 million theatregoers in over 80 cities.

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Walt Disney Theater!

More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.

Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals.

The Lion King also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice

There is simply nothing else like The Lion King.

Disney’s The Lion King North American tour comes to Orlando from April 23–May 18, 2025, taking to the stage at the Walt Disney Theater at Dr Phillips Center.

Get tickets now.

https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2025/disneys-the-lion-king/

Disney’s The Lion King North American tour, currently features principal cast members Darnell Abraham (Mufasa), Danny Grumich (Pumbaa), Erick D. Patrick (Simba) and Thembelihle Cele (Nala), and ongoing cast member Nick Cordileone (Timon), Peter Hargrave (Scar), Mukelisiwe Goba (Rafiki), Nick LaMedica (Zazu), Forest VanDyke (Banzai), Martina Sykes (Shenzi), Sam Linda (Ed), Wiliam John Austin (Standby Scar, & Pumbaa) and Thom Christopher Warren (Standby Scar, Zazu, Timon & Pumbaa).

The role of “Young Simba” is alternated between Bryce Christian Thompson and Julian Villela and the role of “Young Nala” is alternated between Ritisha Chakraborty and Jaxyn Damasco. 

Rounding out the cast are Kayla Rose Aimable, Ellen Akashi, Iman Ayana, Eric Bean, Jr., Layla Brent, Vernon Brooks III, Sasha Caicedo, Lauren Carr, Shaquelle Charles, Reoagile Choabi, Lyric Danae, Maurice Dawkins, Cedrick Ekra, Marquis Floyd, Valériane Louisy Louis Joseph, Joel Karie, Gabisile Manana, Justin Mensah, Sakhile Mthembu, Sarita Amani Nash, Aaron Nelson, Jeremy Noel, Sicelo Ntshangase, Sayiga Eugene Peabody, Yael Pineda-Hall, Maurica Roland, Poseletso Sejosingoe, Courtney Thomas, Ben Toomer, Denzel Tsopnang, Brinie Wallace and Jordan Nicole Willis.

For more info: https://lionking.com/north-american-tour-cast/

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