- Synopsis
- Cast & Crew
- Production Team
- Show Dates & Info
Disney’s The Lion King JR. tells the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as king. It features classic songs from the 1994 film such as “Hakuna Matata” and the Academy Award-winning “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.”
Music and Lyrics by Elton John & Tim RiceAdditional Music and Lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Hans ZimmerBook by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi
Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor, DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
Cast
Rafiki – Paris Thomas* (Courtney Gardner u/s)- Young Simba – Micah Felton* (Isaac Mitchell u/s)
- Teen Simba – Jahleel Fisher*
- Young Nala – Kaliyah Jackson* (Lyla Savina* u/s)
- Teen Nala – Samiyah Smith* (Abbie Halifax u/s)
- Mufasa – Desmond Mitchell (Jack Leskowski u/s)
- Scar – Nicholas Boyd* (Isaac Delgado u/s)
- Zazu – Lucy Mansberger (Brady Cole* u/s)
- Timon – Spencer Duguay (Chase Lynn u/s)
- Pumbaa – Oakley Martinek (Dante Pankey Jr.* u/s)
- Shenzi – Courtney Gardner (Jasmine Nash* u/s)
- Banzaii – Jack Leskowski (Jacob Heystek* u/s)
- Ed – Brady Cole* (Elexa Moore u/s)
- Sarabi – Mahalia Reign (Zoe Pankey* u/s)
- Sarafina – Makiyah Williams* (Genesis Smith* u/s)
Lionesses, Hyenas, and Ensemble
- Taylor Bernardi, Isaac Delgado, Courtney Gardner
- Annamarie Hickman*, Jacob Heystek*, Chase Lynn
- Isaac Mitchell, Elexa Moore,Jasmine Nash*,
- Dante Pankey Jr.*, Zoe Pankey*, Mahalia Reign
- Lyla Savina*, Genesis Smith*, Makiyah Williams*
*Civic Debut
- Director – Anthony J. Hamilton
- Music Director – Theresa Williams-Johnson
- Choreographer – Ryan Singleton, Anthony J. Hamilton
- Scenic Designer – David Kyhn
- Costume Designer – Elaine Kauffman
- Lighting Designer – George Townsend
- Sound Designer – Jacob Myny
- Technical Director – Phillip A. Miller
- Properties Master – Christopher Lewis
- Stage Manager – Isaac Byler
- Assistant Stage Manager – Nathan Heckman
- Stage Management Advisor – Olivia Johnston
- Assistant Scenic Designer – Angela Mammel
- Scenic Carpenters – Ryan Burke, Jacob Miller
- Charge Painter – David Kyhn
- Scenic Artists – Angela Mammel, Justin Muse
- Audio Engineer – Jared Watson
- Stitchers – Isabella Bolden, Camille Van Dien
- Properties Artisan – Jamie Chapin
- Photographer/Graphic Designer – Deborah Mitchell
- Videographer – Katherine Mumma
- Production Stage Manager – Stacey Jaeger
- Director of Volunteers – Mike Artis
- Artistic Director – Anthony J. Hamilton
- Executive Director – Laura M. Zervic
Performance Dates
- Friday, April 19, 2024, 7:30 PM
- Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:00 AM
- Saturday, April 20, 2024, 2:00 PM (Sensory Friendly and ASL Interpreted & Audio Described)
- Sunday, April 21, 2024, 2:00 PM
- Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 10:00 AM
- Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:00 AM
- Friday, April 26, 2024, 7:30 PM
- Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10:00 AM
- Saturday, April 27, 2024, 2:00 PM
- Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2:00 PM
Venue
Parish Theatre
405 S. Lovell St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Seating
All performances in the Parish Theatre are general seating. We recommend arriving early. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.
Parking
Parking is located behind the Carver Center and street parking is available for free after 5:00 PM on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the box office at 269.343.1313.