Casting has been announced for the Orlando return engagement of Disney’s THE LION KING. Orlando’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Bob Carr stage from April 17 to May 13. The press opening night is Thursday, April 19 at 8 p.m. The show’s six-week premiere engagement in 2006 played a sold-out run at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre.
During this Orlando engagement THE LION KING North American tour will celebrate its 10th anniversary. Since launching in April 2002 in Denver, CO, the touring production has been seen by over 13.5 million theatergoers in more than 60 cities across North America and grossed over $875 million to date.
Dionne Randolph who plays “Mufasa,” the great warrior and ruler of the Pridelands, is a resident of Orlando and worked at Disney World, playing in the “Festival of the Lion King.” Selena Moshell, one of the ensemble cast members, grew up in the Orlando area, attending school in Maitland, Winter Park and Rollins College. She also played a role in the “Festival of the Lion King” at Disney World for several years.
The sardonic and deviously cunning “Scar” is played by J. Anthony Crane. Buyi Zama is the wise baboon shaman “Rafiki.” Mark David Kaplan portrays the prim and proper hornbilled bird “Zazu.” Adam Kozlowski is the carefree warthog “Pumbaa” and Nick Cordileone is the wisecracking meerkat “Timon.” Mufasa’s son, “Simba,” the lion prince born to be king, is played by Jelani Remy and Syndee Winters is the loyal lioness “Nala.”
The three evil hyenas are played by Keith Bennett (“Banzai”), Rashada Dawan (“Shenzi”) and Robbie Swift (“Ed”). The role of “Young Simba” is alternated between Zavion J. Hill and Adante Power and the role of “Young Nala” is alternated between Sade Phillip-Demorcy and Kailah McFadden.
In Orlando, THE LION KING will play Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 p.m. on Sundays. There will be a 2:00pm matinee on Thursday, May 10. There will not be a 6:30pm performance on Sunday, May 13. Ticket prices start as low as $30. Premium Ticket Packages, which include prime seat locations, a commemorative souvenir program and an exclusive merchandise item, are also available. Tickets are available at the FAIRWINDS Broadway Across America – Orlando Box Office located at 100 South Eola Drive, Suite 101 in downtown Orlando. Tickets can also be purchased by calling1-800-982-2787, or by visiting www.OrlandoBroadway.com. Orders for groups of twenty (20) or more may be placed by calling 407-704-6116, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
