At This Performance

September 7, 2024 – 8:00 PM

Young Nala will be played by

From NYC and thrilled to join the Pridelands! Professional credits include Anastasia National Tour and Sesame Street. Many thanks to my coaches - Raquel & MVS, Janine & DMO, and Rance, my incredible team at Nouveaux and Zuri, and friends and teachers at PS59 for your love and support! @leelachopraofficial

Young Simba will be played by

Bryce Christian Thompson

Is excited to join The Lion King National Tour! Recent stage credits: X: Life and Times of Malcolm X (Young Malcolm, NY Metropolitan Opera). Other credits: The Devil Will Run (Shah - Lead), NBC's “Bluff City Law.” Bryce would like to thank his family, friends, and manager, Peggy Stamps of The SquarePeg Group, Inc., for their love and support. IG: _bryce_christian

Scar will be played by

Aaron Nelson

Proud Chicagoan. BA in Arts Management from Columbia College Chicago. Regional theater credits include columbinus 2.0 (ATC), RENT (ATC) and Dreamgirls (Theater 47). Television credits include “Chicago Fire” (NBC), “Unforgettable” (CBS) “The Breaks” (Vh1). Love to his wife, son, daughter, parents and family. Dedicates this performance to his uncle Dr. Larry E. Ross.

Shenzi will be played by

Brinie Wallace

Is so honored to join the legacy of the legendary The Lion King! BrinieWallace.com, PSU’12. Special thanks to: Roger Graziani, YoungArts Foundation, Avalon Artists Group, her family, the Volkman's, the Tombros', Jen Waldman, Dr. Beverly Patton and Kate Emerich.

Joining the Company

Shacura Wade

A St. Louis City native, Wade’s previous credits include: The Opera Theatre St. Louis, The Ailey School, The University of Missouri- KC, Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance, NU World Contemporary Danse Theatre, and The KP Project. Shacura is grateful to honor her family on this journey ahead; giving all the glory to God.

Sakhile Mthembu

Was born in Mtunzini, South Africa. Theatre: Songs of June 16, Naledi, “Madam President,” TV (Muvhango), The Lion King (Madrid, Netherlands, Asia Tour), Nandi. He got featured with Chambao's Nuevo Ciclo 2016 Album.