At This Performance

September 13, 2024 – 7:30PM

Young Nala will be played by

From NYC and thrilled to join the Pridelands! Professional credits include Anastasia National Tour and Sesame Street. Many thanks to my coaches - Raquel & MVS, Janine & DMO, and Rance, my incredible team at Nouveaux and Zuri, and friends and teachers at PS59 for your love and support! @leelachopraofficial

Young Simba will be played by

Julian Villela

Thrilled to make his National Tour debut! Last seen at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Orlando Family Stage. Enjoys singing and martial arts with his sister Alejandra. Thanks to mom, dad, family, friends, Arc Casting, Disney, BAA, Yael Chanukov (voice) and The First Academy. Representation: Barry Kolker. IG: @julianvillela26

Ed will be played by

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

Shenzi will be played by

Poseletso Sejosingoe

Is a South African singer and actress. International theater credits: Disney’s The Lion King (West End), The Magic Flute, The Mysteries, Aesop's Fables, A Christmas Carol. Television: “M-Net’s Idols” (Runner-Up), “Forced Love” (SABC1 mini-series). Poseletso has performed with international artists Michael Bolton, Josh Groban, Beyonce and Westlife.

Specialties

Gazelle Wheel

Michelle Camaya Julian

Grateful to be back in the Pridelands (2002-2024!) Co-founder of KAMOCHIMETHOD. UCSD Lecturer in Dance. UC Irvine BA in Dance. Bikram & Modo Yoga certified, Inferno Hot Pilates trained. Credits: B’way Musicals, Tours, Movies, Reality TV. ROAR!

Joining the Company

Shacura Wade

A St. Louis City native, Wade’s previous credits include: The Opera Theatre St. Louis, The Ailey School, The University of Missouri- KC, Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance, NU World Contemporary Danse Theatre, and The KP Project. Shacura is grateful to honor her family on this journey ahead; giving all the glory to God.