At This Performance

April 16, 2026 – 7:00PM

Nala will be played by

Broadway Debut! Regional: Jelly’s Last Jam (Hunnie). TV/Film: “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”. Sidney is a proud graduate of Elon University '21. Many thanks to God, her family, CGF and all who have poured into her life. Find her at sidneynicolewilson.com @sidney.nw (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Sarabi will be played by

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

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

Antwaun Holley

Debut. Cleveland, Ohio native. Credits: Ain’t Too Proud, Book of Mormon, Lin Manuel’s 21 Chump Street, Youth in Passing Strange and Jackie in Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party. Training: Baldwin Wallace Conservatory. @ton1942 #MAKTUB #REDBALLON

Appearing in the Ensemble

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

Buzzard Pole

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!

Stilt Giraffe

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.

Joining the Company

T. Shyvonne Stewart

Broadway: The Lightning Thief (OBC). National Tours: The Lion King, The Lightning Thief (1st National). Regional: Sister Act. TV/Film: “The Equalizer,” “The Blacklist,” “Power Book II: Ghost,” “Partner Track,” “Kennedy Center Honors,” Education: Spelman College, GWU & Georgetown. IG: @tshyvonnestewart. tshyvonnestewart.com.

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.

At This Performance

April 16, 2026 – 7:00PM

Nala will be played by

Sarabi will be played by

Appearing in the Ensemble

Appearing in the Ensemble

Appearing in the Ensemble

Specialties

Buzzard Pole

Stilt Giraffe

Joining the Company

This performance will be conducted by Cherie Rosen.