At This Performance

April 25, 2026 – 2:00pm

Zazu will be played by

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.

Nala will be played by

Sidney Nicole Wilson

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

Daphne Marcelle Lee

Rahway, NJ. Graduate: Hollins University, MFA. Ailey/Fordham, BFA. Television: “WuTang: An American Saga” (Hulu). Credits: Dance Theatre of Harlem, Collage Dance Collective, Ailey II. Thanks God, family and friends. In memory of mom, June Skeete-Lee. IG: @daphne732. www.daphnemlee.com

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

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

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

Fireflies

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.

Guinea Fowl

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!

Buzzard Pole

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

Cheetah

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

Joining the Company

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

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.

At This Performance

April 25, 2026 – 2:00pm

Zazu will be played by

Nala will be played by

Sarabi will be played by

Appearing in the Ensemble

Appearing in the Ensemble

Appearing in the Ensemble

Specialties

Fireflies

Guinea Fowl

Buzzard Pole

Cheetah

Joining the Company

This performance will be conducted by Cherie Rosen.