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At This Performance

November 26, 2023 – 1:00PM

Young Nala will be played by

Aniya Simone
Aniya Simone
Is excited to join the Pridelands! (Credits) Broadway: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical National Tour, TV: “Disney’s Sydney to the Max,” Film: The Microchip that Ruined Halloween. She has a single out called “Imagination.” Aniya loves spending time with her family, singing and dancing. IG: @aniya.simone

Young Simba will be played by

Mason Lawson
Mason Lawson
A 10-year-old from Atlanta, GA, Mase is ecstatic to make his Broadway Tour debut. He has trained under playwright and Emmy nominated songwriter Stepp Stewart, AGI Entertainment and Music Studio Atlanta. Mase has performed in numerous regional productions including: Motown Motor City Revue, A Soulful Christmas & Fox Theatre Summer Concert Series. IG: @mase_lawson

Ed will be played by

Courtney Thomas
Courtney Thomas
Incredibly humbled to be rejoining The Lion King National Tour. Born in Atlanta, Ga he began dancing at North Atlanta High School at 16 under the direction of Tracy Vogt and immediately fell in love with arts. He studied dance at AREA (Atlanta’s Resource for Entertainment and Arts) under the direction of Jai Jones and is humbled that The Lion King is his first professional work as a dancer. Insta:@cthomdance94

Specialties

Lioness Chant Vocal

Marq Moss
Marq Moss
Native Washingtonian. CAU alumnus. Theater: The Lion King, Motown:The Musical. Stylist and Costume Designer: Salt-N-Pepa, Naughty By Nature, I Love The 90s Vegas Residency, New Kids On The Block Mixtape Tour, RNB Fridays (Australia/New Zealand). Thank you, Disney…I’m thrilled to be here! www.boxfancr3ative.com

Guinea Fowl

Eric Bean, Jr.
Eric Bean, Jr.
Originally from Bermuda, Eric attended the University of the Arts (Phila. PA) where he received his BFA in Dance Education & Choreography. A finalist in the Philadelphia A.W.A.R.D.S. competition, Mr. Bean has taught and choreographed nationally & internationally; offering master classes /workshops whenever available. Credits: Koresh Dance Co, Don Arden’s Jubilee!, Viking Ocean. Regional: The Little Mermaid, Beauty & the Beast, Once on this Island. IG: EBJDANCE

Buzzard Pole

Marquis Floyd
Marquis Floyd
Versatile Artist/Choreographer. Trained in St. Petersburg, FL. A graduate of the Boston Conservatory. Gene Kelly Artist Award Winner. Featured credits: Dance Theater Of Harlem, Bad Boys of Ballet, Super Bowl LV Halftime Show, 2021 VMA Awards, Apple+ Dickinson, and Fire Shut Up In My Bones at the Metropolitan Opera House. Marquis is ecstatic to be making his debut in the Pridelands!

Stilt Giraffe

Eric Bean, Jr.
Eric Bean, Jr.
Originally from Bermuda, Eric attended the University of the Arts (Phila. PA) where he received his BFA in Dance Education & Choreography. A finalist in the Philadelphia A.W.A.R.D.S. competition, Mr. Bean has taught and choreographed nationally & internationally; offering master classes /workshops whenever available. Credits: Koresh Dance Co, Don Arden’s Jubilee!, Viking Ocean. Regional: The Little Mermaid, Beauty & the Beast, Once on this Island. IG: EBJDANCE

This performance will be conducted by Dean Balan.