At This Performance

April 3, 2026 – 7:00pm

Simba will be played by

Bucks County native and Ithaca College graduate Jeremy Noel is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut, after touring North America with The Lion King National Tour. Instagram: @Jeremynoel13

Scar will be played by

Michael Alexander Henry

Born in the West Indies, Michael earned a Theatre degree from Penn State University. Broadway: The Lion King. International Tours: Hair. Regional: Once on This Island, Chess. Film and TV: “For the People.”

Shenzi will be played by

Kaylin Seckel

Broadway debut! Nat’l tour: The Lion King; Something Rotten! (Ensemble, u/s Bea). Regional Favorites: Ragtime (Actor’s Playhouse), The Pirates of Penzance (freeFall Theatre). TV: “The Vampire Diaries”, “Red Band Society”. FSU grad. Endless gratitude to my family. Instagram: @kseckel

Timon will be played by

Jim Ferris

This adorable, middle-aged man has been in multiple companies of The Lion King. Seen in many Film/TV roles, you may recognize Jim as “that short guy from that show”. He is the Producer of the hit, comedy podcast: "Dear Pod” and is married to standup comedian and goodtime gal, Erin Maguire. Follow him on Instagram @callmejimferris. He desperately needs the numbers.

Appearing in the Ensemble

Alia Kache

A choreographer, dance educator and costume designer, Alia is pleased to return to the Broadway company of The Lion King. Favorite credits include Ailey II (dancer and rehearsal director), Camille A. Brown & Dancers, CeDeCe (Alcobaça, Portugal), and Metropolitan Opera. Instagram: @luvlicap

Appearing in the Ensemble

Christopher L. McKenzie Jr.

Native of Miami. Training: New World School of the Arts, The Ailey School. Credits: Dallas Black Dance Theatre, “Festival of The Lion King”, The Lion King Gazelle & Rafiki Tour. Thank you to my husband & family.

Appearing in the Ensemble

Andrew Arrington

Regional premiere of Kander & Ebb’s Scottsboro Boys. The Lion King Las Vegas. Nat’l tours: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. New York: Showboat (Carnegie Hall), Godspell (workshop), Disney’s High School Musical 2, Respect (NYSAF). TV: CBS “My Broadway Debut.” University of Michigan.

Appearing in the Ensemble

Jarred Bedgood

He is overjoyed to be making his Broadway Debut! Credits: Book of Mormon- Australia, Rent - Farewell Tour, Sister Act - Asia, Wu-tang Saga - Hulu, Golem Owned a Tropical Smoothie -The Tank. Love to HH and Mom! @Jarredbedgood

Specialties

Gazelle Wheel

Samantha Barriento

Samantha is a native of NY, graduating from LaGuardia High School and Fordham University. She has performed with Ailey II, Step One Dance Company and the Lion Rafiki Tour. All Gratitude to family and God. @samantha_barriento.

Joining the Company

Albert Rhodes

AJ is delivering his professional debut as a 10 year old Chicago native. Albert is a talented, actor, dancer, singer and content creator who is following in the footsteps of his talented sister @kalandrarhodes who once played Young Nala in The Lion King North American Tour! Albert mastered his craft at Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Chi CDT, Uniting Voices Chicago and a commercial for Target (United Way). Follow on IG and Facebook: @albertrhodesj

Kimberly Marable

Thrilled to be back in the Pridelands! Broadway: CHICAGO (Velma Kelly), HADESTOWN, THE LION KING, SISTER ACT. Tours: HADESTOWN, SISTER ACT, THE BOOK OF MORMON, DREAMGIRLS, HAIRSPRAY, THE WEDDING SINGER. Screen: FBI, BULL, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert (Hadestown). @misskimizzo www.kimberlymarable.com

At This Performance

April 3, 2026 – 7:00pm

Simba will be played by

Scar will be played by

Shenzi will be played by

Timon will be played by

Appearing in the Ensemble

Appearing in the Ensemble

Appearing in the Ensemble

Appearing in the Ensemble

Specialties

Gazelle Wheel

Joining the Company

This performance will be conducted by Paul J. Ascenzo.