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At This Performance

April 10, 2026 – 7:00pm

Mufasa will be played by

Michael Alexander Henry
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.”

Rafiki will be played by

Zinhle Dube
Zinhle Dube
Zinhle was born in Durban South Africa. She has worked with many South African artists. In 2010 she won pop stars South Africa formed a group called Nne-vida. In 2013 she joined The Lion King UK tour. In 2016 she joined The Lion King London cast. In 2017 she performed with Elton John at the Evening Standard Awards.

Appearing in the Ensemble

Andrew Arrington
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

Appearing in the Ensemble

Chris McKenzie
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

Phylicia Pearl Mpasi
Phylicia Pearl Mpasi
You may recognize her as "Young Celie" from the recent The Color Purple musical movie, produced by Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg for which she won an NAACP Image Award. And a writer for Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies on Paramount+. Love to her family and friends. Beyto Bayayi! IG: @phyliciapearl

Appearing in the Ensemble

Jacqueline René
Jacqueline Tate
Credits: The Lion King (Gazelle and Cheetah companies), Aida (Aida), Rent (Mimi & Joanne Cover), Ain't Misbehavin' (Charlaine), The Wiz (Dorothy), Once on this Island (Andrea), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (National Tour). @jacquelineorene

Specialties

Gazelle Wheel

Willia-Noel Montague
Willia-Noel Montague
A Baltimore native, Willia is thrilled to be returning to Broadway. Professional Credits include, Philadanco, Movin' Out Tour (original cast) and The Lion King Cheetah Tour.  www.willianoel.com 

Guinea Fowl

Derrick Spear
Derrick Spear
Overjoyed to be making his Broadway debut with The Lion King. Companies: The Lion King Las Vegas and North American tour (Gazelle), Washington Reflection Dance Company, National Ballet of San Domingo. I would like to thank my parents, family and friends for their constant and overflowing prayers and support! Peace and Love!

Joining the Company

Kimberly Marable
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
Jamie J. Thompson
Jamie J. Thompson
From Belize, Central America, is grateful to rejoin the Broadway Cast. Professional credits: Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Bruce Wood Dance, NYU Tisch. Alumnus: Belhaven University and University of Denver.

This performance will be conducted by Cherie Rosen.