At This Performance

January 14, 2026 – 7:30PM

Young Nala will be played by

Has been passionate about the stage since starting her musical theater training at age three.She is excited to make her professional debut in The Lion King. During her downtime, Journey trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is a 2x season champion.Grateful to Disney and my family for this opportunity! IG: @journeycompasofficial

Young Simba will be played by

Josiah Watson

Is thrilled to join The Lion King National Tour! Credits: Milo Imagines the World (Milo, Alliance Theatre) and Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (Charlie, Legacy Theatre).He is grateful to God, and thanks his family, ARC Casting, Disney, CBD (voice), and Landmark Christian Fine Arts program.IG: josiah.a.watson

Rafiki will be played by

Gabisile Manana

Born in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, Gabisile has previously performed with The Lion King in Australia, Holland and Spain, and throughout the world with other international performing groups, including Africa Umoja, Stamping and Mother Africa.

Zazu will be played by

Tony Freeman

Played Zazu on Broadway and across the country for over 3,000 performances. Now he loves also getting to play Scar, Timon, and Pumbaa. He did Tony Kushner’s musical Caroline, or Change in Los Angeles and San Francisco with the original Broadway cast. Tony has performed guest roles on both “Law and Order” (twice) and “Law and Order, SVU.”

Shenzi will be played by

Jennifer Theriot

Overjoyed to join this production. Attended: American Musical and Dramatic Academy NY. Regional credits: Tarzan; Dreamgirls; Hairspray; Little Shop; International: Beauty and the Beast Tour and Disney cruise lines. “I thank my family and friends for their constant and overflowing prayers and support!!”

Sarabi will be played by

Camryn Hampton

Is excited to join the LK Tour! Off-Broadway: Little Shop of Horrors (Westside Theatre). Tour: Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. Regional: Hair (MTH Theatre). Thanks to family, friends, God and her team. IG: @camryn.hampton

Specialties

Ant Hill Lady / Fireflies

Lyric Danae

Lyric is elated to be making her debut in the Pridelands! She is a graduate of the Ailey/Fordham BFA program and her favorite credits include: The Bodyguard, Oscar At The Crown, and the NBA Boston Celtics. @lyricdanae

Lioness Chant Vocal

Justin Mensah

A Native New Yorker who at an early age fell in love with the stage. To further develop his craft, he studied at Harlem School of the Arts and the Institute for American Musical Theatre.

Joining the Company