Fort Lauderdale, The Lion King, March 2025

BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

A CONVERSATION WITH JULIE TAYMOR

Excerpted from The Lion King: Pride Rock on Broadway by Julie Taymor

Julie Taymor on the challenges of translating the film version to the stage...

“To maintain the integrity of my own style, while incorporating it into one of the most beloved stories in recent history, was the first challenge to contemplate. With preconceptions about what the characters should look and sound like would the audience accept variations on a theme? Additionally, many of The Lion King’s scenes are seemingly impossible to transfer to the stage. The wildebeest stampede, the elephant graveyard, and its hundred hyenas. They are all inherently cinematic scenes. I relished the chance to stage them theatrically.”

On how the stage version of The Lion King differs from the film version...

“The limited 75 minute running time of the film just didn’t allow time for Simba to truly take the journey, both inner and outer, that would lead him full circle to his place as king. The two act stage format provided ample time to deepen and strengthen Simba and show the arduous path that leads to his self-discovery. His story needed more detail, depth and conflict.”

On theatre’s unique advantage to other mediums...

“I had decided early on that I would not do a realistic rendition of the Pridelands. I wanted audiences to be released from their memories of the film right from the start. I wanted them to take a leap of faith and imagination. Stage mechanics would be visible. Showing the mechanics, revealing the rods, ropes and wires that make it all happen, is something that the theatre can do that the film and television cannot. They are literal mediums where the spectator is asked to believe in the reality of the image while the theatre functions best as a poetic medium. The audience, given a hint or suggestion of an idea, is ready to fill in the lines, to take it the rest of the way. Magic can exist in blatantly showing how theatre is created rather than hiding the ‘how.’”

On the marriage of the human actors with their animal counterparts...

“One of the most powerful elements of the film is the rich humanity of the animal characters. In considering this ironic duality of the human and the animal it became critical in the design concept not to hide the actor behind a whole mask

Julie Taymor. Photo by Marco Grob.

or inside an animal body suit. I wanted the human being to be an essential part of stylization. I wanted the audience to marvel at what a human being can do through true technical prowess.”

On how actors are selected for the roles in The Lion King...

“I brought puppets to auditions to see how performers would look in relation to specific puppets and how they would respond when asked to animate an inanimate object. Attitude is a very important part of my casting decision. I want an actor who is going to enjoy the challenge and not view it as a burden. Rather than expressly hiring puppeteers, I look for inventive actors who move well. A strong actor gives an idiosyncratic performance, because he infuses the puppet character with his own personality instead of relying on generic puppetry technique. The thrill of working with a good actor who is new to this medium, and who loves the puppet he is working with, is that he will take the form further than I ever imagined.”

On how the actors approachd their animal roles...

“Each actor had to find the duality of the animal and the human within their performance. An actress cannot put on Nala’s mask and costume and talk with Simba as though she had just run into him on the street. As lioness/young human she has to find a way of standing, walking and gesturing that fulfills the demands of the production’s conceit.”

In seeing the puppets come to life...

“When a figure made of wood or fabric moves like a living thing, the visual and emotional impact is magical. One can either focus solely on the puppet or enjoy the direct and transparent art of the actor motivating the puppet. At rest, a puppet is just a facsimile of a human being or an animal. But when Zazu’s wings flutter excitedly or Timon cocks his head at a quizzical angle, the pleasure of watching that facsimile turn into a being with recognizable emotions is the pinnacle of this type theatre experience.”

Company of The Lion King on Broadway. Circle of Life ©Disney. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

WHY MJ THE MUSICAL THRILLS ON STAGE

STORY BY Caitlin Moynihan

Audiences have been jumping to their feet in exuberance for MJ ever since it opened on Broadway in January 2022, and now theatregoers across the country are experiencing the thrilling production for themselves. Whether you’re perfecting your moonwalk or listen to playlists of his smash hits every time you go on a road trip, MJ is for everyone who can’t stop singing “mama-say-mama-sa-mama-coosa” at the grocery store. (And who hasn’t?) Here are three reasons MJ is the thriller we all need right now.

Smooth Criminal

It’s no secret that Jackson was known for his moves—only matched by his iconic vocals. With dance legends like Bob Fosse, Fred Astaire and the Nicholas Brothers as Jackson’s inspiration, MJ The Musical’s director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon had a tall order to fill. Already a Tony winner for choreographing An American in Paris, Wheeldon sought out Rich + Tone Talauega, two dancers on Jackson’s HIStory World Tour, to join the creative team for authenticity. From the explosive opening number to ovation-worthy ending and a lot of eye-popping moves in between, it’s obvious why the show took home the Tony Award for Best Choreography.

Jordan Markus as ‘MJ’ and the cast of the MJ First National Tour.

Photo by Matthew Murphy.

Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough

Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage weaves over 35 of Jackson’s biggest hits into the musical, showcasing his talents from The Jackson 5 to 1991’s Dangerous, his eighth studio album. The musical is full of mash-ups, reprises and jaw-dropping surprises and, perhaps surprisingly, it also offers insight into his background. The show offers Jackson’s memories of his tumultuous childhood through a series of interviews, which allows audiences to see the King of Pop’s life from 1965 to 1992. The parameters of the storytelling bring depth to the beloved music catalog.

Man in the Mirror

Instead of a wide-ranging biographical musical, MJ takes a unique stance with its narrative. Framed as a documentary team chronicling the creation of Jackson’s Dangerous World Tour in 1992. “We didn’t want to create the typical jukebox musical,” Nottage told The New York Times. “One of the things that I reject is when you try to do these cradle-to-grave stories — I don’t think they’re that interesting. So we’re focusing on just one period of his life that’s really representative of his life as a whole—we opted to look at the early ’90s, and very specifically the Dangerous tour, which was the apotheosis of his creative journey.” Nottage accomplishes this by employing three actors of different ages to portray Jackson through the years. It’s a one-two-three punch of talent.

And just like that you’ve been hit by, you’ve been struck by, a smooth criminal.

MJ The Musical is scheduled to come to the Broward Center starting April 8, 2025. For more information and features, head to Broadway.com.

‘The Jackson 5’ in the MJ First National Tour. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

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Disney Theatrical Group under the direction of Andrew Flatt Thomas Schumacher Anne Quart presents

Music & Lyrics by ELTON JOHN & TIM RICE

Additional Music & Lyrics by LEBO M, MARK MANCINA, JAY RIFKIN, JULIE TAYMOR, HANS ZIMMER

Book by ROGER ALLERS & IRENE MECCHI

Starring

WILLIAM JOHN AUSTIN DARNELL ABRAHAM MUKELISIWE GOBA

NICK CORDILEONE NICK LAMEDICA DANNY GRUMICH

ERICK D. PATRICK THEMBELIHLE CELE

FOREST VANDYKE MARTINA SYKES SAM LINDA

RITISHA CHAKRABORTY JAXYN DAMASCO ANNIKA REESE FRANKLIN BRYCE CHRISTIAN THOMPSON JULIAN VILLELA

KAYLA ROSE AIMABLE ELLEN AKASHI ERIC BEAN, JR. LAYLA BRENT

VERNON BROOKS III SASHA CAICEDO LAUREN CARR SHAQUELLE CHARLES REOAGILE CHOABI

MAURICE DAWKINS CEDRICK EKRA MARQUIS FLOYD TONY FREEMAN VALÉRIANE LOUISY LOUIS JOSEPH

JOEL KARIE GABISILE MANANA JUSTIN MENSAH PHYLICIA PEARL MPASI SAKHILE MTHEMBU

SARITA AMANI NASH AARON NELSON JEREMY NOEL YUKA NOTSUKA SICELO NTSHANGASE

SAYIGA EUGENE PEABODY MAURICA ROLAND POSELETSO SEJOSINGOE COURTNEY THOMAS BEN TOOMER DENZEL TSOPNANG SHACURA WADE BRINIE WALLACE THOM CHRISTOPHER WARREN JORDAN NICOLE WILLIS

Adapted from the screenplay by IRENE MECCHI & JONATHAN ROBERTS & LINDA WOOLVERTON

Produced by PETER SCHNEIDER & THOMAS SCHUMACHER

Managing Director, Disney Theatrical Group ANDREW FLATT

Scenic Design RICHARD HUDSON

Costume Design JULIE TAYMOR

Lighting Design DONALD HOLDER

Sound Design STEVE CANYON KENNEDY

Music Supervisor CLEMENT ISHMAEL

General Manager THOMAS SCHLENK

Music Director KARL SHYMANOVITZ

Music Produced for the Stage & Additional Score by MARK MANCINA

Associate Director ANTHONY LYN

Technical Director NOAH KERN

Mask & Puppet Design JULIE TAYMOR & MICHAEL CURRY

Hair & Makeup Design MICHAEL WARD

Associate Choreographer MAREY GRIFFITH

Production Stage Manager CHARLES UNDERHILL

Associate Music Producer ROBERT ELHAI

Additional Vocal Score, Vocal Arrangements & Choral Director LEBO M

Music Coordinator MICHAEL KELLER

Orchestrators ROBERT ELHAI DAVID METZGER

Executive Producer ANNE QUART

Choreography by GARTH FAGAN

Directed by JULIE TAYMOR

Production Supervisor LISA DAWN CAVE

Company Manager JOSE SOLIVAN

Fight Director RICK SORDELET

Casting ARC MARK BRANDON, CSA

10 | encore CAST

RAFIKI

(in order of appearance)

Mukelisiwe Goba

MUFASA Darnell Abraham

SARABI Maurica Roland

ZAZU

Nick LaMedica

SCAR William John Austin

YOUNG SIMBA (at certain performances) Bryce Christian Thompson, Julian Villela

YOUNG NALA (at certain performances) Ritisha Chakraborty, Jaxyn Damasco, Annika Reese Franklin

S HENZI Martina Sykes

BANZAI Forest VanDyke

ED Sam Linda

TIMON

PUMBAA

Nick Cordileone

Danny Grumich

SIMBA Erick D. Patrick

NAL A Thembelihle Cele

ENSEMBLE SINGERS

ENSEMBLE DANCERS

STANDBYS

Lauren Carr, Reoagile Choabi, Cedrick Ekra, Joel Karie, Gabisile Manana, Sakhile Mthembu, Sarita Amani Nash, Jeremy Noel, Sicelo Ntshangase, Maurica Roland, Poseletso Sejosingoe, Ben Toomer, Denzel Tsopnang

Ellen Akashi, Layla Brent, Vernon Brooks III, Sasha Caicedo, Shaquelle Charles, Maurice Dawkins, Marquis Floyd, Valériane Louisy Louis Joseph, Yuka Notsuka, Sayiga Eugene Peabody, Jordan Nicole Willis

SCAR: Tony Freeman, Thom Christopher Warren; ZAZU: Tony Freeman, Thom Christopher Warren; TIMON: Tony Freeman, Thom Christopher Warren; PUMBAA: Tony Freeman, Thom Christopher Warren

SWINGS

Kayla Rose Aimable, Eric Bean, Jr., Justin Mensah, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Aaron Nelson, Courtney Thomas, Shacura Wade, Brinie Wallace

DANCE CAPTAINS: Kayla Rose Aimable, Courtney Thomas

UNDERSTUDIES

Understudies never substitute for listed players unless announced at the time of the performance For Rafiki Reoagile Choabi, Gabisile Manana, Poseletso Sejosingoe; for Mufasa Aaron Nelson, Ben Toomer, Denzel Tsopnang; for Sarabi Lauren Carr, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Sarita Amani Nash, Brinie Wallace; for Zazu Sam Linda; for Scar Aaron Nelson; for Shenzi Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Poseletso Sejosingoe, Brinie Wallace; for Banzai Joel Karie, Justin Mensah; for Ed Eric Bean, Jr., Joel Karie, Courtney Thomas; for Timon Sam Linda; for Simba Cedrick Ekra, Aaron Nelson, Jeremy Noel; for Nala L auren Carr, Reoagile Choabi, Sarita Amani Nash, Poseletso Sejosingoe

SPECIALTIES

For Circle of Life Vocals Sakhile Mthembu, Sicelo Ntshangase; for Mouse Shadow Puppet— Sakhile Mthembu, Sicelo Ntshangase; for Ant Hill Lady Jordan Nicole Willis; for Guinea Fowl Marquis Floyd; for Buzzard Pole Shaquelle Charles; for Gazelle Wheel Ellen Akashi; for Gazelles Vernon Brooks III, Marquis Floyd; for Lioness Chant Vocal Sicelo Ntshangase; for Acrobatic Trickster Sayiga Eugene Peabody; for Giraffe Shadow Puppets Jeremy Noel, Ben Toomer; for Cheetah Sasha Caicedo; for Stilt Giraffe Maurice Dawkins; for Scar Shadow Puppet Jeremy Noel, Ben Toomer, Denzel Tsopnang; for Simba Shadow Puppet Cedrick Ekra, Joel Karie, Sicelo Ntshangase; for One By One Vocal Sakhile Mthembu, Sicelo Ntshangase, Poseletso Sejosingoe; for One By One Dance Denzel Tsopnang; for Fireflies Jordan Nicole Willis; for Pumbaa Pole Puppet Shaquelle Charles; for Nala Pole Puppet Sasha Caicedo; for Lioness/Hyena Shadow Puppets Lauren Carr, Reoagile Choabi, Gabisile Manana, Sakhile Mthembu, Sarita Amani Nash, Poseletso Sejosingoe. Reoagile Choabi, Mukelisiwe Goba, Gabisile Manana, Sakhile Mthembu, Sicelo Ntshangase and Poseletso Sejosingoe are appearing with the permission of Actors’ Equity Association.

Scan here for any updated cast replacement announcements for this performance.

ORCHESTRA

Conductor—Karl Shymanovitz Associate Conductor—Dean Balan

Keyboard 1 Eric Banitt; Keyboard 2/Assistant Conductor Paul McCaffrey, Danny White; Guitar Robert Tye; Bass Michael Brown; Drums Phil Martin; Marimba Mike Faue; Percussion Stefan Monssen, Reuven Weizberg; Flutes Darlene Drew; French Horn Tim Riley. Music Coordinator Michael Keller

Based on the Disney film

Disney Theatrical Group welcomes you to this performance.

With our partners at this theatre, we are committed to providing a welcoming space for everyone to share in the irreplaceable experience of live theater.

Thank you for your participation in making touring Broadway a diverse and inclusive place, where everyone feels they belong, are respected and free from discrimination.

SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT I

Scene 1 Pride Rock

“Circle of Life” with “Nants’ Ingonyama” ......................... The Band and Company Scene 2 Scar ’s Cave Scene 3

Rafiki’s Tree Scene 4 The Pridelands Scene 5 Scar ’s Cave Scene 6 The Pridelands

“I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” Young Simba, Young Nala, Zazu, Ensemble Scene 7 Elephant Graveyard

“Chow Down” Shenzi, Banzai, Ed Scene 8 Under the Stars

“The Live in You” Mufasa, Ensemble Scene 9 Elephant Graveyard

“Be Prepared” ......................................................... Scar, Shenzi, Banzai, Ed, Ensemble Scene 10 The Gorge Scene 11 Pride Rock

“Be Prepared” (Reprise) Scar, Ensemble

“Nao Tse Tsa” Rafiki, Sarabi, Young Nala Scene 12 Rafiki's Tree Scene 13 The Desert/The Jungle

“Hakuna Matata”........................ Timon, Pumbaa, Young Simba, Simba, Ensemble

ACT II

Entr’acte “One by One” Ensemble Scene 1 Scar ’s Cave

“The Madness of King Scar” Scar, Zazu, Banzai, Shenzi, Ed, Nala Scene 2 The Pridelands

“Shadowland” Nala, Rafiki, Ensemble Scene 3 The Jungle Scene 4 Under the Stars

“Endless Night” Simba, Ensemble Scene 5 Rafiki's Tree Scene 6 The Jungle

“Can You Feel the Love Tonight” Timon, Pumbaa, Simba, Nala, Ensemble

“He Lives in You” (Reprise) ..................................................... Rafiki, Simba, Ensemble Scene 7 Pride Rock

“King of Pride Rock”/"Circle of Life" (Reprise) ........................................... Ensemble

THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION.

SONG CREDITS

All songs by Elton John (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics) except as follows: “Circle of Life”: by Elton John (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics) with “Nants’ Ingonyama”: by Hans Zimmer and Lebo M; “He Lives in You” (“They Live in You”): Music and lyrics by Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Lebo M; “Nao Tse Tsa”: Music and lyrics by Jacques Loubelo; “One by One”: Music and lyrics by Lebo M; “Shadowland”: Music by Lebo M and Hans Zimmer, lyrics by Mark Mancina and Lebo M; “Endless Night”: Music by Lebo M, Hans Zimmer, and Jay Rifkin, lyrics by Julie Taymor; “King of Pride Rock”: Music by Hans Zimmer, lyrics by Lebo M.

ADDITIONAL SCORE

Grasslands chant and Lioness chant by Lebo M; Rafiki’s chants by Tsidii Le Loka.

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WHO’S WHO in the CAST

WILLIAM JOHN AUSTIN (Scar). Beyond proud to share this incredible story across the country. Credits include Measure for Measure (New York); Trinity Rep, Hartford Stage (Regional). Voiceover: Nigel the Xyzal Owl. MFA: Brown/Trinity Rep. Love and thanks to my family and The Lion King team for this unforgettable chapter. For Sean. @WilliamJohnAustin

DARNELL ABRAHAM (Mufasa). Credits: Hamilton, George Washington (international and North American tour), Color Purple revival (first national tour). Select regional credits: Ragtime, Next to Normal, Side Show, Festival of The Lion King. Additional: international cultural exchange resident artist for U.S. State Department. Thank you God, wife, family, friends, Lion King creatives, Gotham Talent Agency! www.darnellabraham.com @darnellabrahamofficial | Zephaniah 3:17

MUKELISIWE GOBA (Rafiki) was born in Durban, South Africa. Training: Mbongeni Ngema’s Academy. Credits: K-Cap, Umoja, and The Lion King (Madrid, Gazelle Tour and Broadway). Television: “Code Black,” “Telethon” (France) and “40 Principals” (Madrid). She was a back-up vocalist for South African gospel star Rebecca Malope. Mukelisiwe thanks her family for their constant support.

NICK CORDILEONE (Timon). Off-Broadway: Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd (Mint Theater); Hamlet (Theatre by the Blind). Regional: The Alchemist (Shakespeare Theatre Company); Lobby Hero (The Old Globe); Crime and Punishment (Cincinnati Playhouse and Actors Theatre); Henry VI, Richard III (Alabama Shakespeare Festival); Comedy of Errors, Taming of the Shrew (Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey). Film/TV: Step Up 2, “Warrior” Season 3 (HBO Max/Netflix). Love: Amy, Hero and Guthrie. @Milquetoastpoints

NICK LAMEDICA (Zazu). Broadway: Disney’s The Lion King. Broadway Tour and Tokyo: War Horse. Off-Broadway: The Mint. Regional: Denver Center, The Rep St. Louis, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cleveland Playhouse, Syracuse Stage, TheaterWorks Hartford, City Theatre Company, Barrington Stage Company, Two River Theater. NY: American Globe Theatre. Television: “Chicago Fire.” BFA: Marymount Manhattan College. “…only through love.” NickLaMedica.com

DANNY GRUMICH (Pumbaa) is thrilled to be joining the Pridelands! TV: “FBI: Most Wanted” (CBS). Off-Broadway: A Piece of

My Heart, With or Without You. Regional: Newsies (Wiesel, Stages St. Louis), Kinky Boots (Ogunquit Playhouse, ACT of CT), Sister Act (Engeman). Concerts: Follies (Carnegie Hall). Love to The Mine, family and friends for their constant support. For Meryn and Gracie! @danny.grumich

ERICK D. PATRICK (Simba). Tours: Jesus Christ Superstar (u/s Simon), Motown The Musical (David Ruffin/Rick James.) Regional: RENT(Benjamin Coffin III), Dreamgirls (Curtis Taylor, Jr.), Songs for a New World (Man 1). Television: “Law & Order: Organized Crime,” “FBI: Most Wanted.” Erick is honored to be playing Simba and tell this beautiful story that continues to reach people all over the world. He would like to thank his family and friends for their continued support. @erickdpatrick

THEMBELIHLE CELE (Nala). Born in Durban, South Africa. Credits Include: Disney’s The Lion King (Broadway, U.K. and Ireland tour, U.S. nat’l tour), Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses, Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors, #D23EXPO 2017. TV Appearance: eTV “Popstars.” For my angel mother and my dad: VICO. MAGAYE ONGANGOLWANDLE! Endless thanks to my ever-loving husband and family. Nkulunkulu wemihlolo. Mafung’ angajiki. @lihlecele91

FOREST VANDYKE (Banzai) is thrilled to be making his Lion King debut! Off–Broadway: Dog Man: The Musical (George/ Chief, Lucille Lortel Theatre), Cadaver Synod (Pope Formosus, Playwrights Horizon). Regional: Mystic Pizza: A New Musical (Lionel Hampton, Ogunquit Playhouse), Choir Boy (David, Marin Theatre Company), Goddess (Mosi, Eugene O’Neill Theater). “I want to thank my parents who are my biggest cheerleaders!!”

MARTINA SYKES (Shenzi) is elated to be joining the Pridelands! Native of St. Petersburg, Fla. and graduate of the University of Florida. Favorite credits: Motown The Musical (Broadway and first national tour), Raindogs, RENT and Hairspray. I would like to thank God, my family and friends for their unconditional love and support. Ephesians 3:20. @Ladysykes1, theheARTmission.org

SAM LINDA (Ed, u/s Timon & Zazu) is stoked beyond belief to be a part of The Lion King! Favorite credits: The Band’s Visit (Writers Theatre/TheatreSquared), Fiddler on the Roof (Lyric Opera of Chicago), The Comedy of Errors (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre), The Music Man

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(Marriott Theatre), A Chorus Line (Drury Lane Theatre). Northwestern University ’20. All impossible without Faith, Mom, Dad, Freddi and his teachers.

TONY FREEMAN (Standby Scar, Zazu, Timon and Pumbaa) 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 & Order” (twice) and “Law & Order, SVU.”

THOM CHRISTOPHER WARREN (Standby Scar, Zazu, Timon and Pumbaa). 22 years with The Lion King on Broadway, tour and Shanghai. B’way: Once Upon a Mattress. Regional: Hello, Dolly! (Horace), La Cage.. (Albin), Ragtime (Tateh), Pippin (Charles/ Berthe), Next to Normal (Dan), world premiere of Harmony (Harry), Peter and the Starcatcher (Black Stache), Fiddler on the Roof (Tevye) and Come From Away (Claude). Host: “Thank You, Half Hour” podcast on Spotify and Apple podcasts. Love to Adam & Cbus family. @Tcdubs.

RITISHA CHAKRABORTY (Young Nala at certain performances) (she/her.) Ritisha is joining the Pridelands from Basking Ridge, NJ. Her Broadway credits include The Skin of Our Teeth and 29-hour readings for the Radio Galaxy and The Lunchbox. OffBroadway: Fifty Key Stage Musicals at 54 Below, NYC. Other theatre credits include playing Annie in Annie Jr. (W. Orange, NJ). Film credits include Concessions and Bubblegum Rox (Short) and TV: “Sesame Street - Together We Can.” @ritisha.chak

JAXYN DAMASCO (Young Nala at certain performances). From Phoenix, AZ, Jaxyn is thrilled to make her Broadway national tour debut in The Lion King! Thank you to the entire Disney team and Binder Casting. Very grateful to family, friends, Renee Koher, Kenny Grossman, Karen McCollester, Spotlight Youth Theatre and ABT for their love and support! @jaxyn.damasco

ANNIKA REESE FRANKLIN (Young Nala at certain performances) spent over a year performing as Young Nala in The Lion King on Broadway in NYC and is now grateful be included on the national tour! She would like to thank her friends, family, agent, manager, Disney and the casting team for believing in her. @annika_reese

BRYCE CHRISTIAN THOMPSON (Young Simba at certain performances) is excited to join The Lion King national tour! Recent stage credits: X: Life and Times of Malcolm X (Young Malcolm, NY Metropolitan Opera).

Other credits: The Devil Will Run (ShahLead), NBC’s “Bluff City Law.” Bryce would like to thank his family, friends and manager, Peggy Stamps of The SquarePeg Group, Inc., for their love and support. _bryce_christian

JULIAN VILLELA (Young Simba at certain performances). 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. @julianvillela26

KAYLA ROSE AIMABLE (Swing, Dance Captain). Glory! Theatre: The Wiz, Arkansas Repertory; The Color Purple, West Coast Black Theatre Troupe; Hairspray, Royal Caribbean. She would like to thank God, family and mentors for all of their love and support. Psalm 23.

ELLEN AKASHI (Ensemble). Honored to join the family! BFA Chapman University. Credits include San Diego Opera, Backhausdance, Laurie Sefton Creates, Dance Lab New York, Company XIV. All love to family, friends and the team at MSA. @ellen.akashi

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

LAYLA BRENT (Ensemble). Since graduating from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Layla has performed with Beckles Dancing Company, the Oklahoma City Ballet and Summer: The Donna Summer Musical as Ensemble/Adult Dara.

VERNON BROOKS III (Ensemble). Born and raised in New Orleans, Vernon is a graduate of Pace University and has performed with Martha Graham Dance Company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Complexions Contemporary Ballet Company and Parsons Dance Co. Vernon is honored to now be part of The Lion King

SASHA CAICEDO (Ensemble) was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She trained at New World School of the Arts for both the HS and BFA program. Sasha has performed

on stages such as the San Francisco Opera House, Adrienne Arsht Center, The Fillmore, Perez Art Museum, Lincoln Theater. She is forever grateful to have the opportunity of traveling and being on stage with such a company. @Delayla

LAUREN CARR (Ensemble, u/s Nala and Sarabi) is thrilled to be joining the Pridelands! B'way: New York, New York. BFA Elmhurst College. Thankful for my wonderful agents, my incredible family, and especially God. Romans 8:28. @thisislaurencarr

SHAQUELLE CHARLES (Ensemble) is an Afro-Caribbean artist from Guyana who obtained his BFA at Marymount Manhattan College. Since then he has performed with Mark Morris Dance, the Metropolitan Opera and Dianne McIntyre. He has presented works at La Biennale Dance Festival under Wayne Mcgregor, Symphony Space and more.

REOAGILE CHOABI (Ensemble, u/s Rafiki and Nala) is an actress, vocalist and songwriter and graduate of the National School of the Arts. Credits: The Lion King (Ensemble and u/s Nala; Brazil and Asia tour) 2019-2024; performed the national anthem at the Chinese Embassy (2018); backing vocalist in Afropunk (2018); guest on Yo-TV (2017).

MAURICE DAWKINS (Ensemble). Broadway tours: Cats, The Prom. Regional: West Side Story (Lyric Opera of Chicago), A Chorus Line (Cincinnati Playhouse), Cats (RCCL), Newsies. Alum of Sarah Lawrence College and LaGuardia Arts HS. Thanks ATB! Love you, Mom, Laura and my cats, Mr. Business and Luna! @dawkinsmaurice.

CEDRICK EKRA (Ensemble, u/s Simba). National tour debut! Originally from West Hartford, CT. Select Credits: The Preacher’s Wife (Alliance Theatre - world premiere), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Ogunquit Playhouse, Tuacahn). About Artists. Emerson MT ’22. bisou mama et emanuella. @cedrickekra

MARQUIS FLOYD (Ensemble). Versatile artist/choreographer. Trained in St. Petersburg, FL. A graduate of the Boston Conservatory. Gene Kelly Artist Award winner. Featured credits: Dance Theatre 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!

VALÉRIANE LOUISY LOUIS JOSEPH (Ensemble). A Parisian with roots from Martinique. Ailey School graduate. Credits: The Lion King (Paris), Sony Music Entertainment, Classical Theatre of Harlem,

Shirley Black Brown, Christopher L. Huggins, Ronald K. Brown, Ruddur Dance, Creative Outlet. Featured in Omah Lay’s “SOSO” music video, Asake’s Barclays Center concert. @valerianellj

JOEL KARIE (Ensemble, u/s Banzai and Ed) is happy to be returning to The Lion King after performing in the Broadway and German companies. Other credits include Aida (Germany), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (U.K.), With A Song In My Heart (U.K.), Dancing in the Streets (West End), Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens (West End), and proud uncle to Kennedi (Tampa). After telling this story in four languages, in three foreign countries, Joel is thrilled to be performing on America’s national tour.

GABISILE MANANA (Ensemble, u/s Rafiki). 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.

JUSTIN MENSAH (Swing, u/s Banzai) is 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.

PHYLICIA PEARL MPASI (Swing, u/s Shenzi and Sarabi). This DMV native is excited to return to the Pridelands! You may recognize her as Young Celie from the recent The Color Purple musical movie adaptation, produced by Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg. She also wrote for “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” on Paramount Plus. Love to her family and friends! Beyto Bayayi! Follow on Instagram and Tiktok! @phyliciapearl xoxo!

SAKHILE MTHEMBU (Ensemble) was born in Mtunzini, South Africa. Theatre: Songs of June 16, Naledi, “Madam President,” TV (Muvhango), The Lion King (Madrid, Netherlands, Asia tour), Nandi. He got featured with Chambao’s Nuevo Ciclo 2016 Album.

SARITA AMANI NASH (Ensemble, u/s Nala and Sarabi). Overjoyed to join the Pridelands! Broadway: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Off-B'way: Gospel According to Heather. Endless gratitude to her loved ones for their support, her agents, ARC and The Lion King family for the opportunity to be part of this incredible legacy. @saritaamani

AARON NELSON (Swing, Fight Captain, u/s Scar, Simba and Mufasa) is honored to be among the few in The Lion King’s history to cover the “Big 3” roles and notably

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the first African American to perform as Scar on tour. Select Broadway/TV: The Lion King (Simba), “FBI: Most Wanted” (CBS), “Chicago Fire” (NBC). Aaron dedicates each performance to his children and loved ones. @theactlete // Psalm 9:2

JEREMY NOEL (Ensemble, u/s Simba) is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut! He’s grateful to be back on the stage. Originally from Bucks County, PA. Past credits include: Skeleton Crew (Dez), Sister Act (TJ). Ithaca College, BFA MT ’21. @Jeremynoel13

YUKA NOTSUKA (Ensemble) is from Fukuoka, Japan. National Tours: Cats (Victoria), South Pacific (Liat), An American in Paris. Education: Luigi’s Jazz Centre under Francis J. Roach, The Ailey School. She thanks her family, mentors, supporters and the LK team! @yukaaada

SICELO NTSHANGASE (Ensemble). Originally from Mpumalanga Delmas in South Africa, Sicelo formed a band with close family friends in 2012, performing at weddings and events. In 2016 he took part in DStv’s choir singing show “Clash of the Choirs” and in 2017 he joined The Lion King’s Madrid production.

SAYIGA EUGENE PEABODY (Ensemble). Raised in Stevensville, MI, of Liberian descent. TV: “Fosse/Verdon” on FX. Tour: An American In Paris (first national). Regional: Cats, Sister Act and Evita (Marriott Lincolnshire). Thanks to Binder Casting. Here to Persevere!

MAURICA ROLAND (Sarabi, Ensemble) is a Pensacola, FL, native, a graduate of Louisiana State University, and is thrilled to return to the Pridelands. Favorite credits: American Vybe at Disney World, Orlando, Hairspray first national tour (swing, u/s Dynamite). “Thanks be to God, family, friends and my ECSD squad for your love and support.” mauricaroland.com

POSELETSO SEJOSINGOE (Ensemble, u/s Rafiki, Nala and Shenzi) is a South African singer and actress. International theatre 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.

COURTNEY THOMAS (Swing, Dance Captain, u/s Ed) is 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. @cthomdance94

BEN TOOMER (Ensemble, u/s Mufasa) Broadway: Girl From The North Country TV: “Law & Order.” National Tour/Regional Credits: Swept Away (Berkeley Rep – world premiere), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (national tour), Jubilee (Arena Stage). Thanks to his family, CGF and the creatives. BFA in Musical Theatre from Texas State University. @B_toomer

DENZEL TSOPNANG (Ensemble, u/s Mufasa). Ecstatically joining the Pridelands! Select credits: Moulin Rouge! The Musical (first national tour), The Scottsboro Boys (MTI Pilot), Boys in the Band (Windy City Playhouse), “Utopia” (Amazon Prime). Thanks to Gray Talent and my amazing friends and family! @edensbee1

SHACURA WADE (Swing). 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.

BRINIE WALLACE (Swing, u/s Shenzi and Sarabi) is so honored to join the legacy of the legendary The Lion King! BrinieWallace.com, PSU ’12. Special thanks to: Roger Graziani, YoungArts Foundation, Avalon Artists Group, her family, the Volkman’s, the Tombros’, Jen Waldman, Dr. Beverly Patton and Kate Emerich.

JORDAN NICOLE WILLIS (Ensemble). Native of Dallas, TX, Jordan Willis received her education from Booker T. Washington HSPVA and Point Park University. Since graduating she’s performed with The Black Iris Project, Houston Contemporary Dance Company, Open Dance Project and B.MOORE Dance.

JULIE TAYMOR (Director, Costume Design, Mask/Puppet Co-Design, Additional Lyrics) won the 1998 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical and for Best Costumes for The Lion King. It also garnered Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Drama League Awards for Taymor’s direction; three Moliere Awards, including Best Musical and Best Costumes; and myriad awards for her original costume, mask and puppet designs. Taymor made her Broadway debut in 1996 with Juan Darien: A Carnival Mass (Lincoln Center), nominated for five Tony Awards.

Other theatre work includes M. Butterfly starring Clive Owen (Cort Theatre); Grounded (Public Theatre); The Green Bird (New Victory Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, the Cort Theatre on Broadway); Titus Andronicus, The Tempest, The Taming of the Shrew (Theatre for a New Audience); The Transposed Heads (Lincoln Center and American Music Theatre Festival); Liberty’s Taken (Castle Hill Festival); and Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark (Foxwoods Theatre on Broadway). Her opera productions include the Pulitzer finalist, Grendel, composed by Elliot Goldenthal (Los Angeles Opera and the Lincoln Center Festival); Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, in repertory at the Metropolitan Opera since 2004; and Oedipus Rex with Jessye Norman, conducted by Seiji Ozawa, for which she earned the International Classical Music Award for Best Opera Production and an Emmy® for a subsequent film version. Her first film, Fool’s Fire, an adaptation of an Edgar Allan Poe short story, aired on PBS in 1992. Her feature films include Titus, starring Anthony Hopkins and Jessica Lange; Frida, starring Salma Hayek and Alfred Molina (six 2002 Academy Award nominations, winning two); Across the Universe (2008 Golden Globenomination for Best Musical/Comedy); and The Tempest, starring Helen Mirren, Djimon Hounsou, Russell Brand and Ben Whishaw. She recently directed The Glorias, starring Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Bette Midler and Janelle Monae based on the life of Gloria Steinem, and completed a cinematic version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, filmed during her stage production that ran at Theatre for a New Audience’s new home in Brooklyn. Taymor has received a MacArthur “genius” Grant, a Guggenheim Fellowship, two Obie Awards, the first annual Dorothy B. Chandler Award in Theatre, 2015 Inductee to the Theater Hall of Fame, 2015 Shakespeare Theatre Company’s William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre, 2017 Disney Legends Award, among many others. A book spanning her career, Julie Taymor: Playing with Fire, is available from Abrams.

ELTON JOHN (Music). The monumental career of international singer/songwriter and performer, Elton John, has spanned more than three decades. Since launching his first tour in 1970, Elton has delivered over 4,000 performances in more than 80 countries. He is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time, with one diamond, 40 platinum or multi-platinum, and 23 gold albums and more than 300 million records sold worldwide. The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences had awarded Elton multiple GRAMMY Awards, including the GRAMMY Legend Award. In the early

1990s, Elton collaborated with lyricist Tim Rice on the soundtrack for The Lion King, winning him an Academy Award. The album produced two top-selling, awardwinning singles: “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.” The Tony Award-winning Broadway productions of The Lion King and Aida both awarded Elton with GRAMMY Awards for Best Musical Show Album. Billy Elliot was nominated for a record-tying 15 Tony Awards and won 10, including Best Musical. In 1992, Elton established the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which today is one of the leading nonprofit HIV/AIDS organizations. In 1998, the Queen of England knighted him Sir Elton John, CBE. In 2004, Elton received the Kennedy Center Honor for his lifetime contributions to American culture and excellence through the performing arts. In 2003, Elton was honored as the first recipient of the prestigious Brits Icon Award. Elton announced the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour at New York’s Gotham Hall in January 2018. Encompassing five continents, and over 350 dates, this three-year-long tour started in September 2018 and marks his retirement from touring after more than 50 years on the road. In May 2019 it was named Billboard’s Top Rock Tour. 2019 also saw the release of the critically acclaimed Rocketman and global bestselling autobiography, Me. An epic fantasy musical motion picture of Elton’s life, Rocketman has been a box office smash, taking close to $200m at the box office, and has already won two Golden Globe Awards including Best Original Song. It has also garnered nominations for three Critics’ Choice Awards, four BAFTA nominations, an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song and its soundtrack has also been nominated for a Grammy Award.

TIM RICE (Lyrics) has worked in music, theatre and films since 1965 when he met Andrew Lloyd Webber, a fellow struggling songwriter. Rather than pursue Tim’s ambitions to write rock or pop songs they turned their attention to Andrew’s obsession – musical theatre. Their first collaboration (lyrics by Tim, music by Andrew) was based on the life of Dr. Barnardo, the Victorian philanthropist, The Likes Of Us. Their next three works together were much more successful – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita. Tim has also worked with other distinguished popular composers such as Elton John (The Lion King, Aida), Alan Menken (Aladdin, King David, Beauty and the Beast), Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson (Chess), and Stuart Brayson (From Here to Eternity). Tim founded his

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own cricket team in 1973 and was President of MCC in 2002. He was appointed President of the London Library in 2017 in succession to Sir Tom Stoppard. He has won several awards (an EGOT, etc.), mainly for the wrong thing or for simply turning up.

LEBO M (Additional Music and Lyrics, Vocal Score, Vocal Arrangements, Choral Director) is known as the “voice and spirit of The Lion King.” Once a teenage singer in Soweto, the Grammy Award winner and Tony nominee’s music brings audiences to tears with hauntingly inspiring African rhythms and melodies. Lebo’s talents have been hailed by the worldwide press in superlatives that might describe the most delightfully poetic of musical deities. Since his arrival in America, Lebo has attracted music industry giants such as Quincy Jones, Jimmy Cliff and Hans Zimmer as mentors, allies and collaborators. Lebo has performed and produced four albums, Rhythm of the Pride Lands (Disney), Deeper Meaning (Gallo) and The Lion King (Japanese and Hamburg cast recordings). Other credits include The Power of One, Back on the Block and Listen Up with Quincy Jones; the feature films Outbreak (Warner Bros.), Congo (Warner Bros.) and Born to Be Wild (Paramount); he is the composer and co-producer of the Legend of Tarzan theme song, “Opar;” and the Disney television special “People.” He has performed on the Academy Awards and the Essence Awards Show, with Vanessa Redgrave at Kthimi-The Return in Kosovo, and been honored by Artists for a Free South Africa.

MARK MANCINA (Additional Music and Lyrics, Music Produced for the Stage, Additional Score). A Tony nominee and multi-platinum, three-time Grammy Award-winning composer, Mr. Mancina produced songs for Disney’s blockbuster animated feature film, and proved a uniquely qualified choice to produce the music for the stage production of The Lion King. The 1994 film’s critical and box office success spawned the hit album Rhythm of the Pride Lands, for which he co-wrote and produced multiple tracks, including “He Lives in You” and “Shadowland,” songs featured in the stage production. In addition to his songwriting and producing achievements, he is a seasoned film score composer. Mr. Mancina’s credits include megahits Moana, Training Day, Speed, Twister, Bad Boys, Tarzan and August Rush among many others.

ROGER ALLERS (Book) directed the 1994 animated feature The Lion King with co-director Rob Minkoff. He then, along with co-author Irene Mecchi, wrote the book for The Lion King Broadway musical based on his film, receiving the 1998 Tony nomination. Mr. Allers has been instrumental in shaping the structure and dialogue for many Disney animated features since 1986, including Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Oliver and Company, Rescuers Down Under and the first CGI movie, Tron. He directed the Academy Award-nominated

short The Little Matchgirl for Disney and codirected the 2006 animated feature Open Season for Sony Studios. Mr. Allers wrote and directed the 2015 animated adaptation of Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet, a book of philosophical poetry. Currently, he is preparing his original musical The Grasshopper with composer Genaro Pereira for the Broadway stage.

IRENE MECCHI (Book) began her association with Disney, when she wrote Recycle Rex, an animated short, which won the 1994 Environmental Media Award. Irene is a co-writer of Disney’s animated features The Lion King, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Hercules. Along with coauthor Roger Allers, she received a 1998 Tony nomination for writing the book for The Lion King. Irene also adapted Annie for ABC’s "Wonderful World of Disney." She shares a writing credit on Disney Pixar’s Brave. Irene adapted Peter Pan for NBC’s live production and is currently developing several projects for the stage and screen.

GARTH FAGAN (Choreographer). From Kingston, Jamaica, Mr. Fagan is the recipient of the 1998 Tony Award, the 2000 Laurence Olivier Award, and the 2004 Helpmann Award for Best Choreography in a Musical for his work on The Lion King. Regarded as “one of the great reformers of modern dance,” Fagan has toured the world with Garth Fagan Dance for over five decades, earning international recognition and numerous accolades, including a New York Bessie Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and a Fulbright 50th Anniversary Distinguished Fellowship.

RICHARD HUDSON (Scenic Design). Born in Zimbabwe, Richard Hudson trained at Wimbledon School of Art. He has designed operas for Glyndebourne, Covent Garden, The Metropolitan Opera, New York, Teatro alla Scala, Maggio Musicale Florence, English National Opera, Scottish Opera, Kent Opera, Opera North, Wiener Staatsoper, Munich, Chicago, Copenhagen, Athens, Bregenz, Amsterdam, Zurich, Barcelona, Madrid, Brussels, Houston, Washington, Venice, Pesaro and Rome. He has also designed for the Aldeburgh Festival, The Royal Ballet, Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, Royal Court, Almeida and the Young Vic. In 1988, Mr. Hudson won an Olivier Award for the Jonathan Miller season at the Old Vic. His set designs for The Lion King have won numerous awards including a Tony in 1998. Mr. Hudson is a Royal Designer for Industry (RDI). In 2003 he won The Gold Medal for Set Design at the Prague Quadrennial and in 2005 he received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Surrey. Recent work includes Leopoldstadt (West End and Broadway), La Boheme, Gianni Schicchi (Greek National Opera); The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty (American Ballet Theatre), Romeo and Juliet (Bolshoi Ballet), Four Seasons, La Bayadère Le Coq D’or and Raymonda (The Royal Danish Ballet), Das Rhinegold, Die Walküre, Siegfried

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and Götterdämmerung (Teatro Massimo, Palermo), Versailles (Donmar Warehouse), La Bohème (Bologna), Peter Gynt (National Theatre), Morgen und Abend (Royal Opera, Covent Garden and Deutsche Oper, Berlin) and Ballo in Maschera (Verdi Festival, Parma).

DONALD HOLDER (Lighting Design) received the 1998 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Lion King (Broadway) and the Moliere Award for The Lion King (Paris). Broadway: 14 Tony nominations, 61 productions, including McNeal; The Pirates of Penzance (2025); Paradise Square; Tootsie; Kiss Me, Kate (2019 revival); Oslo; Anastasia; She Loves Me (2016 revival); The King and I (2015 revival); The Bridges of Madison County; Golden Boy; South Pacific (2008 Tony Award); Oslo; Ragtime; Les Liaisons Dangereuses; A Streetcar Named Desire; Gem of the Ocean; Movin’ Out; Juan Darien; On the Twentieth Century; You Can’t Take It With You; Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark; Promises, Promises; Annie (2012 revival); Arcadia; Cyrano de Bergerac; The Little Dog Laughed; Thoroughly Modern Millie; The Boy From Oz; and many others. Television: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”Seasons 4 and 5 (Amazon Studios); “Gossip Girl” (HBO); “Smash”- Seasons 1 and 2 (NBC/ DreamWorks). Film: Spirited (Apple Studios), Oceans 8 (Warner Bros. Pictures). Education: Yale School of Drama, head of lighting design at Rutgers University.

MICHAEL CURRY (Mask and Puppet Co-Design) is an award-winning visual artist and concept designer, known for his broad work in theatre and live entertainment. He is sought out by the world’s top entertainment organizations, such as The Metropolitan Opera, Universal Studios, Cirque du Soleil and the International Olympic Committee to create large-scale spectacles. He has brought his vision to countless shows for Disney, including Frozen on Broadway. Curry’s concepts can be seen in theme parks, resorts, stadium tours and productions worldwide. Michael works closely with his long-term team in Portland, Oregon where they develop innovative solutions for future projects, as well as support multiple on-going theatrical productions around the world.

MICHAEL WARD (Hair and Makeup Design) designs for opera and theatre. For Disney: The Lion King (Broadway and others) and Der Glöckner von Notre Dame (Berlin). Other work has been seen in Britain, the United States, Holland, France, Japan, Israel and Portugal. Along with his design work in theatre, he works as a garden and landscape designer.

STEVE CANYON KENNEDY (Sound Designer). Broadway sound design credits include, Ain’t Too Proud, On Your Feet!, Doctor Zhivago, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill (Tony Award), Hands on a Hardbody (Drama Desk Award), Jesus Christ Superstar, Catch Me If You Can (Tony nomination), Guys and Dolls, Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Jersey Boys (Drama Desk Award),

Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays, RENT, Hairspray, The Producers, Aida, Titanic, Big, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Carousel and The Who’s Tommy (Drama Desk Award).

HANS ZIMMER (Additional Music and Lyrics) has scored more than 200 projects across all mediums, which, combined, have grossed more than 28 billion dollars at the worldwide box office. Zimmer has been honored with an Academy Award, two Golden Globes, three Grammys, an American Music Award and a Tony Award. His work highlights include Gladiator, The Thin Red Line, As Good as It Gets, Rain Man, The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, Thelma and Louise, The Last Samurai, 12 Years A Slave, Blade Runner 2049 (co-scored w/ Benjamin Wallfisch) and Dunkirk, as well as recent film scores including Wonder Woman 1984, Ron Howard’s Hillbilly Elegy and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run. In 2019, Zimmer scored the live-action remake of The Lion King, for which he received a Grammy nomination for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media. Zimmer’s films for 2021 include the James Bond film No Time to Die, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, Top Gun: Maverick and The Boss Baby: Family Business. Zimmer has completed highly successful Hans Zimmer Live tour stops around the globe and will continue to perform in an upcoming European tour beginning in February 2022.

JAY RIFKIN (Additional Music and Lyrics). The Grammy Award-winning producer, together with producing and composing partner Hans Zimmer, created Media Ventures, a multifaceted entertainment group that includes music, new media, film and television. Their partnership has earned them numerous awards and nominations, including Academy Award nominations, for the film scores of Driving Miss Daisy, Rain Man and The Lion King. Following the success of The Lion King, Jay conceived and produced the goldselling follow-up album Rhythm of the Pride Lands. He is also chairman of Media Revolution and a founder of the film production company Media Ventures Pictures.

ANTHONY LYN (Associate Director). Anthony was born in Swansea South Wales and trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. He has worked as an actor, director, teacher and associate director. London theatre credits include Anything Goes, Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, Joseph…, Damn Yankees and Disney’s The Lion King. Broadway production credits include Disney’s The Lion King, Miss Saigon, Mary Poppins and Les Misérables. Touring and global production credits include Mary Poppins (U.S. National tours, Vienna, Mexico City) and Les Misérables (U.S. national tour, Toronto). Anthony is currently the associate director for global productions of The Lion King, on which he has worked since 1999; as well as Saturday Night Fever and Masquerade for Jean Ann Ryan Productions globally. TV credits include the Tony Awards, “An American Celebration,” “Dancing with

the Stars,” “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien,” the Royal Variety Performance and the 2013 Oscars. He has taught at the Royal Academy of Music London, The Actors’ Centre and Duke University in the U.S. and was made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College in July 2018.

MAREY GRIFFITH (Associate Choreographer). A native New Yorker, Miss Griffith toured worldwide with the acclaimed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as a featured dancer/soloist. Other guest appearances include Déjà vu Dance Theatre, and the Spoleto festival in Italy. Miss Griffith worked as co-choreographer on the star-studded production of The Wizard of Oz in concert at Avery Fisher Hall with Nathan Lane, Joel Grey, Jewel and Natalie Cole. She has also appeared in numerous soap operas, commercials and voice-overs. Since joining the creative team of The Lion King in August of 2000, Miss Griffith has been mounting and maintaining numerous productions worldwide. She feels incredibly honored to be working with choreographer Garth Fagan.

CLEMENT ISHMAEL (Music Supervisor) is a conductor, composer and arranger. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto and Royal Conservatory of Music, where he specialized in composition and conducting as well as singing with Joyce Britten. He was associate conductor of the Royal Conservatory of Music Choirs under the tutelage of Denise Nacisse-Mair. After graduating he continued his studies in conducting and composition at the Guildhall School of Music in London. Conducting credits include: Abbey Players Opera Company, Ad Astra Chorus, Addison Jazz Ensemble and West London Gospel Choir. He also conducted the new ballet Awakening at Sadlers Wells. West End credits include: Five Guys Named Moe, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Smokey Joe’s Cafe and Soul Train. He has also directed and arranged the music for numerous shows which include: Sweet Lorraine, Up Against the Wall, The Amen Corner, The Grape Vine, The Cavalcaders and Gem of the Ocean at the Tricycle Theatre. His classical compositions and arrangements have been performed worldwide as well as being broadcast by BBC Television and Radio. His first opera, Looking at the Sun, was performed at the Battersea Arts Centre, and his opera Grazyna was performed at the Royal Opera House’s Lindbury Studio. Clement’s latest commission, for the London Piano Trio, was debuted at the Capri Music Festival in Italy. He also successfully performed in concert his new album Poetry in Song at the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. There are plans for further

performances in London, Paris and New York. His next major composition is his third opera, Antigone, with the Canadian librettist Mel Coop.

ROBERT ELHAI (Associate Music Producer, Orchestrator). This Tony and Drama Desk nominee has arranged and orchestrated Oscar, Grammy, and Emmy-winning music for composers Elliot Goldenthal (Juan Darien, Frida), Alan Menken (“Galavant”), Brian Tyler (Iron Man 3, Fast and Furious series) and many others. His compositions have graced theatre and concert stages around the world. robertelhai.com

DAVID METZGER (Orchestrator) has composed the scores for films including Mufasa: The Lion King, Wish, and Once Upon a Studio. Along with his Tony and Drama Desk nominated work on The Lion King, he also orchestrated the Broadway version of Frozen. He is an in demand arranger, orchestrator, and producer of songs for film, with a body of work that includes Frozen, Frozen II, Moana, Tarzan, Spirited, and the upcoming Snow White, with a list of songwriters he’s worked with that includes Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Alan Menken, Elton John, Tim Rice, Glenn Slater, Stephen Schwartz, Phil Collins, and Julia Michaels. He has also orchestrated over 70 films. davemetzgermusic.com

MICHAEL KELLER (Music Coordinator). Current Broadway: Hamilton, The Book of Mormon, Wicked, The Lion King. Tours: Hamilton, Wicked, The Lion King. Pamela, Zachary, Christin and Gavin, Alexis and Joe make it all worthwhile.

KARL SHYMANOVITZ (Music Director/ Conductor) has happily worked with various companies of The Lion King since 2004. He has conducted at opera houses in Germany and Italy, and was the music director for El Paso Opera. Other credits include Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Detroit and Denver Center), The Producers (Las Vegas), Spamalot (first national tour), Marry Me a Little (Cincinnati Playhouse), West Side Story (Trinity Rep). His arrangements have been performed by the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. He is a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy, The University of Michigan and CCM.

CHRISTOPH BUSKIES (KeyComp Programming). Christoph’s revolutionary music system KeyComp has been successfully implemented worldwide in Frozen, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Sister Act, Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King. More information available through keycomp.com

MONIQUE MIDGETTE (Resident Director). Directing: Once on This Island, Having

Our Say, Ain’t Misbehavin (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma), Noises Off (ZACH), Ain’t Misbehavin (TUTS), BEEHIVE (Next Stop), Dessa Rose in Concert (Olney), Big River (AD Adventure Theatre). Performing: Broadway: The Civil War, Marie Christine, Seussical the Musical. Tours: The Lion King, Dreamgirls, Little Shop of Horrors. Regional: The Wiz, Children of Eden, The Women of Brewster Place, Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. moniquecreates, moniquemidgette.com

KELLEN STANCIL (Resident Dance Supervisor) is a NYC-based director and choreographer. After 16 years with The Lion King and 12 of those years as the dance captain on Broadway, Kellen is thrilled to be joining the North American tour as the resident dance supervisor. He currently holds the title of Director of Broadway Bares produced by Jerry Mitchell and BCEFA. Kellen works as an audition choreographer and casting associate for Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Lines and Walt Disney World. Visit kellenstancil.com for more.

LISA DAWN CAVE (Production Supervisor) has worked on over 20 Broadway productions. She serves on the board of BC/EFA, is a founder of Black Theatre United and Broadway & Beyond: Access for Stage Managers of Color. She is the recipient of the 2023 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre. Namaste!

CHARLES UNDERHILL (Production Stage Manager). Broadway: Aladdin, Frozen, Moulin Rouge!, School of Rock, Something Rotten!, Rocky, Annie, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Hugh Jackman Back on Broadway, Billy Elliot the Musical, Cat on A Hot Tin Roof (2008 revival), Les Misérables (2006 revival), The History Boys, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Bombay Dreams, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Wild Party, The Scarlet Pimpernel (1.0, 2.0, 3.0). Off-Broadway: Elaine Stritch: At Liberty – The Public Theater. National Tours: Frozen, Billy Elliot the Musical, Carousel. Other: Associate production supervisor – The Lion King (worldwide), Frozen (worldwide), Jimmy Buffett’s Don’t Stop the Carnival – Nassau, Bahamas.

MICHELLE SCALPONE (Stage Manager). Broadway: Love Life (Encores), Fish in the Dark, Matilda, Forever Tango, Chaplin. NYC: The Public Theater, Audible, The New Group, Red Bull, The Shed, Atlantic; TV: “Encore!” (Disney+), NBC’s “The Wiz Live.” Regional: Kennedy Center, Bucks County, Goodspeed, Williamstown, Old Globe. Education: University of Arizona and Juilliard. For Dad, Mom and Julie.

KAREN PARLATO (Assistant Stage Manager). Broadway: The Phantom of the Opera

Off-Broadway: Silence! The Musical, The Fantasticks, Triassic Parq, Wanda’s World Regional theatres including: Ogunquit Playhouse, Fulton Theatre, Crossroads Theatre Company. Love and thanks to Mom, Dad and Aunt Joan. Twitter: @HeadsetChatter

CATHY HWANG (Assistant Stage Manager). Broadway: KPOP, Thoughts of a Colored Man. Tours: Disney’s Frozen, Moulin Rouge! The Musical (first national). Regional: Thoughts of a Colored Man, King of the Yees (Baltimore Center Stage); Pamplona, Father Comes Home from the Wars, The Wolves, Yasmina’s Necklace (Goodman Theatre).

KRISTIN NEWHOUSE (Sub Stage Manager). Broadway and touring credits include: The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Kinky Boots, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime. Various Corporate, TV and special events include directing Gypsy of the Year and The Easter Bonnet Competition for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

JOSHUA PILOTE (Sub Stage Manager). Broadway: Aladdin, Other Desert Cities Tours: Miss Saigon, The Bridges of Madison County, Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia!, Dirty Dancing, RENT, Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Other: Blue Man Group, Dallas Theater Center, La Jolla Playhouse, LA Philharmonic, The Old Globe, Public Theater, Roundabout, T.U.T.S. Proud AEA Member. BA The College of Idaho. Follow his adventures on Instagram @co_pilote.

PATRICK WETZEL (Sub Stage Manager). Broadway: Ain’t Broadway Grand (debut), Annie Get Your Gun, Thou Shalt Not, The Producers, The Drowsy Chaperone, Spamalot, All About Me, Aladdin, Tuck Everlasting, Something Rotten!, Frozen Tours: The Prom (Barry Glickman), Billy Elliot (Mr. BraithwaiteHelen Hayes nomination), Cinderella, Joseph...Dreamcoat. Off-Broadway: Atlantic Theater Company, Carnegie Hall. @patrickwetzelnyc

CAROLYN M. LAWSON (Physical Therapy) is founder and CEO of Neurosport & NEURO TOUR, leaders in performing arts medicine. We are honored to be part of this amazing Rafiki tour.

ARC/MARK BRANDON, CSA (Casting). 150+ productions across the globe and 13 Artios Awards for Casting. Broadway/NY Past and Current Productions include: Othello, Gatsby, Life of Pi, Chicago, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Hadestown, Lost in Yonkers, Great Comet of 1812, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, 39 Steps, Pippin, La Cage aux Folles. TV/Film: Netflix, 20th Century Fox, NBC, Lionsgate, Disney Channel. West End/U.K.: Hadestown, Sister Act, Menier Chocolate Factory. Tours: 1776,

Hairspray, Waitress, Urinetown, Girl From The North Country, Finding Neverland, Into the Woods, We Will Rock You. Regional: A.R.T., Berkeley Rep, Bay Street, Goodspeed, Ogunquit Playhouse, Hollywood Bowl, McCarter, Signature. ARC, Part of RWS Global. castingbyarc.com, castingbyarc

CHRIS MONTAN (Executive Music Producer) joined Disney in 1984 and is currently president of Walt Disney Music. Under his guidance as head of music, soundtracks from nine theatrical releases (Cocktail, Beaches, The Little Mermaid, Pretty Woman, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Pocahontas and Tarzan) were certified multiplatinum. Additionally, the Studio received Grammy, Golden Globe and Academy Award recognition for many of its music entries. Most recently he served as executive producer of “The Wonderful World of Disney’s” production of Annie, as well as a producer with the television production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, which was nominated for seven Emmy Awards.

DISNEY THEATRICAL GROUP, a division of The Walt Disney Studios, was formed in 1994 and operates under the direction of Andrew Flatt, Anne Quart and Thomas Schumacher. Worldwide, its ten Broadway titles have been seen by more than 200 million theatregoers and have been nominated for 62 Tony Awards, winning Broadway’s highest honor 20 times. The company’s inaugural production, Beauty and the Beast, opened in 1994, playing a remarkable 13-year run on Broadway and produced in replica productions around the world over four decades. In November 1997, Disney made theatrical history with the opening of The Lion King, which received six 1998 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Director, Julie Taymor, who became the first woman in Broadway history to win the award. Surpassing 25 landmark years on Broadway, it has welcomed over 124 million visitors worldwide to date and has multiple productions currently running worldwide. The Lion King has played over 100 cities in 24 countries on every continent except Antarctica and its worldwide gross exceeds that of any film, Broadway show or entertainment title in box office history. Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida opened on Broadway next, winning four 2000 Tony Awards. It was followed by Mary Poppins, a co-production with Cameron Mackintosh, which opened in London in 2004 and went on to enjoy a six-year Tony-winning Broadway run. Tarzan®, Tony-nominated for its 2006 Broadway premiere, went on to become an international hit with an awardwinning production enjoying a ten-year run

in Germany. In January 2008, The Little Mermaid opened on Broadway and was the best-selling new musical of that year. Disney Theatrical Group opened two critically acclaimed productions on Broadway in 2012, winning seven Tony Awards between them: Peter and the Starcatcher and Newsies, each of which enjoyed a two-year run and launched North American tours, with Newsies playing a record-breaking Fathom Events in-cinema release. Aladdin, Disney Theatrical Group’s 2014 hit, continues its smash Broadway run. It has launched nine productions on four continents and been seen by more than 21 million guests. Disney Theatrical Group’s newest hit, the 2018 Tony-nominated Best Musical Frozen has launched eight productions around the world. Other stage ventures include the worldpremiere of Hercules in Hamburg, Germany, the Olivier-nominated West End hit Shakespeare in Love, stage productions of Disney’s High School Musical, Der Glöckner Von Notre Dame in Berlin and King David in concert on Broadway. Disney Theatrical Group has collaborated with preeminent theatres in the U.S. to develop new stage musicals including The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Freaky Friday. As a part of the recent acquisition of 21st Century Fox, Disney Theatrical Group also heads the Buena Vista Theatrical banner, which licenses Fox titles for stage adaptations including Anastasia, Moulin Rouge! The Musical and Mrs. Doubtfire. Next on the Disney Theatrical schedule: the premiere of Hercules in London’s West End, the North American tour of a reimagined production of Beauty and The Beast, and the ongoing development of the smash film The Greatest Showman as a stage musical. With dozens of productions currently produced or licensed, a Disney musical is being performed professionally somewhere on the planet virtually every hour of the day.

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Opening Night: March 7, 2025 STAFF FOR THE LION KING Worldwide

General Manager ..........................................................

Production Supervisor

Associate General Manager

Associate Director

Associate Choreographer

Dance Supervisor

Music Supervisor

Thomas Schlenk

Lisa Dawn Cave

Christina Huschle

Anthony Lyn

Marey Griffith

Celise Hicks

Clement Ishmael

Associate Music Supervisor ..............................................

Sr. Production Supervisor

Associate Production Supervisor

Technical Director

Associate Scenic Designer

Assistant Scenic Designer

David Kreppel

Kathleen E. Purvis

Charles Underhill

David Churchill

Peter Eastman

Justin Arienti

Associate Costume Designer.............................................Jack Galloway

Associate Costume Designer (US)..................................Stacey Stephens

Associate Mask & Puppet Designer.....................................Sophie Jones

Associate Sound Designer

Assistant Sound Designer

Associate Hair & Makeup Designer

John Shivers

Kevin Kennedy

Ashley Roller

Associate Hair & Makeup Designer Ute Mai

Associate Lighting Designer

Carolyn Wong

Lighting Supervisor..........................................................Jeanne Koenig

Assistant Lighting Designer

Sr. Manager, Production

Martin Vreeland

Elizabeth Boulger

Production & Immigration Coordinator Bri Silva

Production Coordinator

SENIOR PUBLICIST

NATIONAL PRESS REPRESENTATIVE

CASTING

ARC

Vincent Pendarvis II

DENNIS CROWLEY

GREGORY HANOIAN

Duncan Stewart, CSA Mark Brandon, CSA

Patrick Maravilla, Jarrett Reiche, Kendra Lucas

Kyle Coker, Devi Peot, Jaron Cole

Ryan Stana, CEO RWS Global Ryan Saab, SVP RWS Global STAFF FOR THE LION KING

COMPANY MANAGER

Associate Company Manager

Production Stage Manager

Resident Director

Resident Dance Supervisor

Musical Director / Conductor

Stage Manager

Assistant Stage Managers

Sub Stage Managers

Dance Captains

Fight Captain

Assistant Choreographers

Adapted Choreography

Physical Movement Coordinator

Production Carpenter

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Production Electrician

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Production Mask & Puppet Supervisor

Head Carpenter

Automation Carpenter

Assistant Carpenter/Fly

Carpenters

Flying Supervision

Head Electrician

Front Light Operator

Moving Light Programmer

Conventional Light Programmer

Moving Light Tracker

Automated Lighting Electrician

Production Prop Supervisor

Head Properties

Assistant Properties

Sound Engineer

Assistant Sound Engineer

Advance Sound Engineer

JOSE SOLIVAN

Shelly Cohen

Charles Underhill

Monique Midgette

Kellen Stancil

Karl Shymanovitz

Michelle Scalpone

Karen Parlato, Cathy Hwang

Kristin Newhouse, Joshua Pilote, Dean Remington, Patrick Wetzel

Kayla Rose Aimable, Courtney Thomas

Aaron Nelson

Norwood J. Pennewell, Natalie Rogers

Aubrey Lynch II

Lorenzo Pisoni

Andrew Sullivan

Noah Kern

Jimmy Maloney

Stacey Stephens

Cheryl V. Thomas

Antje Gern

Kyle Techentin

Al Osuna

Ceili Hesselgrave

Jermaine Brown, Sara Ramone

Ryan Stanger

Matthew Cadenhead

Eric Hill

Brad Gray

Melissa Shippers

Brandon Bagwell

Andrew Dyer

Eric Hagenbarth

Ben Martin

Alexandra Olinyk

Brian Kallaher

Dymond Wafler

Creighton Klapheke

Wardrobe Supervisor ........................................Debbie Burkman-Margolies

Assistant Costume Supervisor

Advance Wardrobe

Production Photography Joan Marcus, Deen van Meer, Matt Murphy Payroll

Cathy Guerra, Marie Caringal, Calvin Gin Director, Financial Accounting Patrick Matarazzo Manager, Financial Accounting Jordan Loyo

Corporate Immigration Counsel............................... Fabricio Lopez, Rio Racela

Corporate Music Counsel Donna Cole-Brulé Risk Management Johan Kangas, Hank Funderburk Physical Therapy

Neuro Tour Physical Therapy, Hunter Steigman, MA, AT, ATC Children’s Teaching On Location Education Tutor/Wrangler Lisa Swift Wrangler ............................................................................... Anna Speed Production Housing Road Rebel Executive Travel Robert Arnao, Patt McRory Web Design Consultant Joshua Noah Rehearsal Production Assistants Nia Arrington-Seward, Nasir Campbell, John Fortunato, Molly Jane Goldberg, Karon Haynes, Rebecca Hoi, David Jackson, Sam Leicht, Shayna Penn, Katrina Miyuki Roen Special Thanks Robert W. Johnson, Lynn Beckemeyer

CREDITS

Costumes executed by Parsons-Meares Ltd, Donna Langman, Eric Winterling Inc., Jan Parran, and Timberlake Studios Inc. Millinery by Monica Viani and Jack C Schmitz. Craftwork by Ilya Vett, Arlene Lind-Watson, and Daniel Muro. Shibori dyeing by Joan Morris. Custom dyeing and painting by Joni Johns, Gene Mignola, Nicola Killeen Textiles, Mary Macy, and Parsons-Meares. Knitwear by Mark Lauer and Donna Doiron. Footwear by Steppin Out, Jitterbug Boy, Sara Mullins, Gamba and Onstage Dance. Additional crafts by Jeffrey Colton, Noelle Rasco and Deirdre Morgan. Costume development by Constance Hoffman. Additional research and development by Patricia Fistes-Adams. Wigs by Samantha Fletcher at the Wig Workshop UK, Cheetah skins and Make-up stamps made by Mike Defeo in the USA, Specialists brushes made by Joseph Beagley, Make-up supplied by MAC, Make-up Forever Professional Make-up, Alcone, Skin Care By Kiehl’s. Lighting supplied by PRG; Automated lighting by Philips Vari*Lite and Showline, Clay Paky, and ETC/High End Systems. Custom Accessories by City Theatrical. Lighting Props by Technical Artistry. Custom Templates by Wyatt Enever Studio. Puppets and Props by Michael Curry Design, Inc., The Paragon Innovation Group Inc., and The Rabbit’s Choice. Automation and mechanized scenery by Hudson Scenic Studios, additional scenery by Proof Productions, Scenic Arts Studios, Rose Brand, Gerriets International, I Weiss & Sons, Flying by Foy, Hands On Rigging Inc, Airworxx, Sigma Services; Custom trusses by Tyler Truss, Tomcat USA; trucking by Clark Transfer. Sound equipment by Masque Sound and Recording. Instruments by Jeff Whittier; Patrick Olwell; Tim Liu; Lark in the Morning; Beverly Pan Flutes; Bass equipment by Eden Electronics; Marimbas by Marimba One, Traditional Percussion Instruments by Bernard Woma, Motherland Music, and Wula Drums. Cymbals by Istanbul-Agop. Other percussion provided by Steve Weiss Music.

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This production is produced in collaboration with our professional, union-represented employees.

The Lion King originally premiered at the Orpheum Theater, Minneapolis, MN

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The actors and stage managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, The Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

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Nicole Ferrigno

Dawn Reilly

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Brandon Kirkham, Julie Talty

Latasha Dayes

Danae R. Jimenez

Kendell Dempster, Tammy Potts-Merritt

Crew Swings Kersten Gavin, Heather Layman, Chad Stanner

Advance Carpenters ....................... Cris Cory, David Edington, Alex Forrest, Amy LeGore

Advance Electricians

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Assistant to Mark Mancina

Zachary Alexander, Robert Ferree

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SONG EXCERPTS (used by permission): “Let It Go” written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez; “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” written by Hugo Peretti, George David Weiss, Luigi Creatore and Solomon Linda; “Nao Tse Tsa” written by Jacques Loubelo; “Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue” written by Joe Young, Ray Henderson and Sam M. Lewis.

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International

Labor Relations

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Kevin Kiniry

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VP, Operations

Director, Technical Services & Support

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Finance Manager

Associate Manager, Application Support & Services

Sr Financial Analyst

Mikhail Medvedev

Arlene Smith

Chris Ekizian

John Fisher

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Erin Clark

Cynthia Jiang

Peter Martelli

Michelle Chan

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Human Resources

Director, Human Resources

Elena Chang

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Frank Bolanos .....................................................Chair

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Frank Bolanos .....................................................Chair

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Dr. Mary Palmer .........................................Vice Chair

Andrew Calienes ..........................................Treasurer

Rhoda Levitt. ................................................Secretary

Andrew Calienes ..........................................Treasurer

Board Members ................ John Alar (In Memoriam), Joyce Arbucias, Wendy Connor, Susan Euler (In Memoriam), Michael Goodman, Debra Weiss Goodstone, George Hoch, Susie Krajsa, Cristina Pia-Guzman, Edward C. Prange (In Memoriam), Dr. Jeffery Redding, Dr. William Robinson, H. Bryant Sims, Julia Valent, Betty Welch (In Memoriam), Miles Wilkin, Joan Javitz Zeeman Executive Director .............................Larry Watchorn Director of Operations .........................David Atwood Marketing Manager ................Marissa Secades Olson

Board Members ................ John Alar (In Memoriam), Joyce Arbucias, Wendy Connor, Susan Euler (In Memoriam), Michael Goodman, Debra Weiss Goodstone, George Hoch, Susie Krajsa, Cristina Pia-Guzman, Edward C. Prange (In Memoriam), Dr. Jeffery Redding, Dr. William Robinson, H. Bryant Sims, Julia Valent, Betty Welch (In Memoriam), Miles Wilkin, Joan Javitz Zeeman Executive Director .............................Larry Watchorn Director of Operations .........................David Atwood Marketing Manager ................Marissa Secades Olson

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Chairman and CEO ....................................John Gore Vice Chairman .......................................Miles Wilkin President...................................................Lauren Reid Co-CEO of Interactive Division.............Jerome Kane Co-CEO of Interactive Division and CTO........................................... Matt Kupchin CEO of Theatre Division & CMO.............. Rich Jaffe Chief Financial Officer............................... Paul Dietz Executive Vice President and Head of International Business Development................... Kumiko Yoshii General Counsel........................................Sheila Lavu President, Broadway Across America......Susie Krajsa President, Marketing & Content..................Bob Bucci Director of Regional Marketing.......Camille Labrador Senior Director, Integrated Media....Katherine Theiss Director of Operations....................Rebecca LaGrasta National Director of Sales and Service ......Susie Hart SVP, Sales & Analytics......................Joanna Minerley Regional Sales Operations Manager....Marc Finkbeiner Ticketing Manager ......................................Jay Beery Marketing and PR Specialist...............Tiffany Macklin Senior Accountant................................Yvonne Brown Music Coordinator......................................Dana Teboe Sign Language provided by Hands On Broadway, LLC. Amy Leigh Hair CI/CT and Katharine Robertson NIC

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Raymond C. Griffis, Jr. and Mark R. Tews • Halprin Family Foundation A Andrew and Tanya Heller • The Hooper Family • Barbara and Milton Jones

Eleanor M. and Herbert D. Katz Family Foundation • Elaine and Jon Krupnick

Roger R. Hinkley and Herbert J. Kurtzheim • The LaBate Family

Michael and Barbara Landry • The Family of Richard and Marie and Alan and Marsha Levy

Brooke and Robert Lochrie • Dr. Lee and Brigitte Mandel • Diana and Emmett McTigue

Mr. Ken Meares and Dr. Sharon McQuillan • Mercedes-Benz of Fort Lauderdale

Barry Minoff • Jan and Jim Moran • Motwani Family • William and Anita Newman Foundation Performing Arts Center PACERS, Inc. • Sandy and Art Phillips

Publix Super Markets Charities • Nan and Raymond E. Sachs • Stu Siegel

The Sidney, Milton & Leoma Simon Foundation

Chester M. Slonaker and Don Friedman • Barry and Susan Somerstein Family

Kendall and Gilbert Spencer • Stearns, Weaver, Miller, Weissler, Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. Millicent and Bob Steele • The Stiles Family • Sun Sentinel • Joshua and Nicole Taggart

Richard and Christine Welch • Seth and Lori Wise • Patricia and Kurt Zimmerman

Barbara and Marc Alexander

Toula Amanna

Amazon

American Express

Stephanie Aoun and Robert Wagner

Madaline and Mark Asofsky

AT&T

Beverly S. Bachrach

John & Mimi Bauer in memory of August Philip Bauer

Abbe and Steven Becker

Robert G. and Emily Bennett

Diana Bergheim and Shari Robbins

Richard and Sandy Berkowitz

Jonathan and Stacy Berstein

Bob Birdsong

Blockbuster Entertainment Corp.

Blosser Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward

BNY Mellon Wealth Management

Robert and Christina Brinkman

Burdette Beckmann Inc.

Vivian Cardia

Rita and Rick Case Automotive Group

Amy and Howard Chafetz

The Chatoff Charitable Foundation

Peter B. Cinelli, M.D. and Michael LiPuma

Scott Clearwater and Christopher Ambs

Patricia Colbert

Martin and Terri Cole

Melissa Corrado-Harrison

Philip and Anna Cyburt

Carolyn Davis and Ned Black

Patricia Deering

James and Cathy Donnelly –Castle Group

Jane and Douglas Eagon

Bonnie Eletz

Charles and Laurie Ermer

Claire Fair

Antje and Leonard Farber

Dr. and Mrs. Abraham S. Fischler

Ken Fisher and Elizabeth Lender

David and Sheila Fuente

Future Tech Enterprise

Genesis Inspiration Foundation

The Neil Goldberg

Dream Foundation

Kenneth M. Goss

Susan and Wil Greaton

Thomas E. Greenbaum

Charitable Foundation

Greenberg, Traurig, Hoffman, Lipoff, Rosen & Quentel, P.A.

Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Grevior

Gunster Law Firm

The Hagen Family Foundation

Steven Halmos Family Foundation

Dr. George and Jana Hanbury

June and Gordon Harcourt-Heaver

Robert Harrigan and Cindy Lane

Lorie and Gene Harvey

The A.D. Henderson Foundation, Inc.

The Herald

Richard Herter and Dennis Baney

Dr. and Mrs. Clifford P. Hoch

Holland & Knight

Chris and Aubrey Hull

Alice and Mike Jackson

George Dean and Susu Johnson

Richard and Mary Kazares

Sam W. Klein Charitable Foundation

John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

Kelly and Keith Koenig –City Furniture

Kimberly and Dennis Kozlowski

The Krause Family Foundation

Adam and Tina Kreysar

Mary Fanizzi Krystoff

Charlie Ladd

Arthur and Christine Lambertus

Liz and Kurt Langsenkamp

The Lasdon Family Foundation

Mr. Peter Lavezzoli

Isabel and Marvin Leibowitz

Ida and Ray Leightman

Senator George S. LeMieux

Dara and Jarett Levan

Ashley and Matt Lindsay

Susan and Buddy Lochrie

Robin and Per Lööf

Marcel and Barbara Maier and Family

Catherine and Matt Mandell

The Mandic Family

The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation, Inc.

The Marquis George MacDonald Foundation –Mr. Lee McDonald

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Marrinson

The Carl Mayhue Family

David J. Lavelle and Bruce P. McBean

Jack and Stephanie Melnicoff

The John & Dee Mercede Family and Janet Mercede Real Estate

Dr. Edward D. and

Susan M. Michaelson

Mary and Dean Middleton

Lesleen and Donald Mileham

Cheryl and Christian Miller

Keith and Deb Oates

Patrick and Gail O’Brien

The Olefson Family

Peggy Olin

Molly O’Neill and Mary Ginnard

Merle and Michael Orlove

John and Priscilla Oughton

Bruce G. Paddock

Eduardo Pelaez, Gabriella Smith and Family

Elizabeth and Jonathan Peress

Louis and Anita Perlman Family Foundation

Timothy and Suzanne Peterson

PNC Foundation

Harry L. Posin

Jo Ann and Philip Procacci

Senator Nan and David Rich

Beth and Philip Rielly

Leonard and Sally Robbins

Jeffery and Pam Roberts

Shannon and Johnathan Robertson

Cynthia and Ramón Rodríguez

Bruce and Jacquelyn Rogow

Mr. and Mrs. John Roschman

Sharon Roscioli

Marcelle and Andy Rosen

Miriam and David Rush

Dr. and Mrs. Luigi Salvaneschi

Anne and William Scherer

Lois and John Schmatz

Alan M. Schwartz, M.D.

Marjorie and Martin Schwartzberg

Sensormatic Electronics Corporation

Jill Siegel

Drazia and Harvey Simon

Muriel and Don Smith

Susan A. Smith

SouthState Bank

Alex C. Spektor

Mrs. George Sprague

Perry and Sandy Stamos

Roni and Stuart Stein

Theodore R. Stephan

Mr. Jeremy Straub

Thomas Family Foundation

Stephanie Toothaker

Toppel Family Foundation

The Virga Family

Mark and Lynda Walter

Beckie and Marshall Weinberg

Lucretia and Wayne Weiner

Barton and Shirley Weisman

Wells Fargo

Mark and Linda Wilford

Wilson Butler Architects

Jorge and Alix Wolf

Richard J. Wolfenden

Kristin and Jake Wurzak

Roxanne and Mark Zinn

Pam Africk and Shari Africk-Olefson

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allegri and Family

Drs. Neel Amin and Travis Lewis

Rachel and Ron Antevy

Artisan Foods–Brad and Stacey Friedman

Peter L. Babinski, M.D. and Alan L. Curtis

Julia Baldwin

Drs. Alvan and Linda Balent

Gloria and Herbert Barker

Dr. Howard and Mrs. Judee Barron

BB&T

Caryn and Michael Bedzow

Bob Bell and Jonathan Rabon

Kimberly and Barry Belmont

John and Sandy Benz

Berkson Family

C. Graham Berwind III –Director, Spring Point Partners Bessemer Trust Company

Kathy and Mark Binko

Ellyn Bogdanoff

David Bowles and Christopher Boswell

Betsy and Robert Bradford

Howard and Rebecca Braverman

Dr. and Mrs. Herbert E. Brizel

Erin and Keith Brown

Nancy Brown – Fritch Foundation

Mrs. Blanche S. Buck

Setnor Byer Family Charitable Fund

Mr. Andrew and Dr. Connie Caldwell

Margaret and Matt Callihan

Luciana Caplan

Kevin and Mary Carroll

James L. Case and Family

Arlo and Robert Casper

George Catzavelos

Flo and Rick Celender

Chance Family

Eleanor Chaney

The Chernov Family

Caryn Clayman

Ruchel and Pieter Coetzee

Lisa and James Colen

Nelson and Hollis D’Antonio

John and Elizabeth Deinhardt

Jonathan DeLuca

Tiffany and David DiPietro

Dr. Jim Doherty

Sean Donovan and Lori Macpherson

Dr. Tony and Jean Dorto

Paige and Whitney Dutton

Gwen and Howard Dvorkin

Margaret Edwards

Andy Elisburg

Jim Ellis

Mrs. Anne A. Ellman

Waden E. Emery III MD FAAN

Raquel and Chancellor

Ray Ferrero, Jr.

Fifth Third Bank

Mark Finkelstein – Sonny and Linda Finkelstein

Anita and Michael Fischler

Flamingo Road Nursery –

Lisa and Jim Dezell

Sharon Florescue

Florida Power & Light

Florida Theatrical Association

Margie and Trevor Fried

Leta and Joe Gardella

Leslie Gaynor

Mr. David and Dr. Ellen Gendal

Jason S. Gibson

Sonia and Michael Gleit

Sara and Steven M. Goldberg

Sally Goldman Foundation

Clay B. Goldstein and Marty Silver

Sally and Neil Goldwasser

Golda and Sheldon Golub

Esther Zinn Gordon

The Reuben and Mollie Gordon Foundation, Inc.

Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust

Martin B. Greenberg Foundation

Andrew Greenfield

Walter and Christina Griffith

Richard Grillo and James Coughlin

Gross Family Trust

Suzanne Gunzburger

Nurit and Steve Haft

Hale Piano and Organ, Inc. –Charles K. Hale

Marie and Leo Hansen

Dr. and Mrs. Jacob J. Harris

Bill and Patty Hawk

Craig and Rachel Hecker

Crockett Herd

Dr. and Mrs. Edgar Hift

Mr. and Mrs. Zach Hoffman

Wes and Mercedes Holston

Marci and Ron Holzer

Michael and Yvette Hooley

Carola Hooper

Frank and Donna Horkey

Carmen and Peter Hotchkiss

Daniel Hotte and Vida Gopman Hotte

Karen and David Humble

Hans J. Hvide and J. Erik Hvide

Iberia

IBM Incapital

Mr. and Mrs. Brian E. Ingalls

Joseph and Patricia Jack

Dr. and Mrs. Maury A. Jayson

Helen and Kirnanja Joe

Craig Johnston and James Stellas

Dr. James and Janet Jordan

Robert B. Judd

Mr. and Mrs. Sherman A. Katz

Dr. Albert E. Kaufman and Esther G. Kaufman

Andrée and Harvey Kelly

David Kilmnick and Robert Vitelli

Lisa Kitei

Harold and Deko Klebanoff

William Korey

John O. LaFollette

Gwendolyn and Sydney Landers

Carole Wien Langer

Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Liebeskind

Dr. Fred and Bonnie Lippman

Mitchell Lombard

Ira Maltz and Janis Gallinson

Sandi and John Mann

Karen Mintz Margulies

Mastriana Family

Dr. and Mrs. Wayne and Lianne Maxson

Tom and Vickie McDonald

Andy McNeill and Todd Bludworth

Rosalee and Charles Messa

Denise and Dean Miller

Fred and Audrey Millsaps

Minto Foundation

Dr. Herbert and Mrs. Marcia Moselle

Moss & Associates

Bernie and Cheri Moyle

Peter S. Mozino Foundation –Ted J. Mozino, Joan Readding, Barbara Mozino Seegul

William and Una Murphy

Melinda Nakaya and Dana Cellucci

Naro Family

Carole Nugent

Betty and Dan O’Connor

James and Laura O’Connor

Paul M. and Patricia E. O’Hara

Old School Hospitality

Jeannie and Michael O’Neill

The Opera Guild, Inc.

Claire and Harold Oshry

Frances Osthoff

Wes and Angie Parker

Ladan and Patrick G. Patel

Forest Patten and Jamie Stafford

Marc and Phyllis Pechter

Sheryl Maher and Blaine Phillips

Caroline Pierce

George and Anne Platt

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Quatrano

Dr. William J. and Deborah Rand

Lindsay Raphael

$50,000 and Above (cont’d)

The Rinker Companies Foundation, Inc.

Robin and Michael Robins

Lisa and Richard Roselli

Durée and Dwayne Ross

Joni and Alan Routman

Runway Growers

Shelly and Phoebe Satlin

Mr. Tim and Dr. Mary Scanlon

Alexandria and John Scherer

Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon J. Schlesinger

Sheri Fiske Schultz and Lee Lasris

Joel Schwartz Family

Theresa, Denise & Robin Scogna

Wylie T. Scott, M.D.

Sarah and Kelley Shanley

Ashley and Shea Smith

Wilbur and Jean Snider

Allan C. Sorensen

Carolyne Smith Spataro

Dr. Henry and Elaine Spiro

Susan and Marshall Steirn

Anita Stember

Isobel and Roger Sturgeon

Chuck Sussman

Paul and Jodi Tartell

The Boca Raton Ticketmaster

Pamela Tindall

The Ovation Society

Gale Goldstein Tucker

Katie and Paul Turner

Dr. Brian Udell

Jacqueline Udell

Ultimate Kronos Group - UKG

Steven and Carolyn Valancy

Betsy and David Weisman and Family

Florence and Bob Werner

Gene A. Whiddon, Sr.

Lynne Wines

Dr. and Mrs. Zachariah P. Zachariah

Linda and Scott Zakheim

Judd and Laura Zebersky

Patricia and Lawrence Zuanich

The Ovation Society recognizes friends who support the Broward Center with planned gift arrangements.

John E. Abdo • Beverly Raphael Altman • Stephanie Aoun and Robert Wagner

Beverly S. Bachrach • Bonnie Barnett • Richard A. Berkowitz

Ann M. Burris • Judith Carney • Flo and Rick Celender

Carolyn Davis and Ned Black and Philip Davis • Dr. Lynn Dieter • Robert Esposito

Rana Ghosh • William Glazer and Thomas Smith, Ph.D. • Neil Goldberg

Mrs. Sara Goldberg • Barry H. and Elisa R. Goldman • Jan Goodheart and Ian Ibbetson

Dr. Stanley and Pearl Goodman • Richard A. Grillo • Marie and Leo Hansen

Robert Harrigan and Cindy Lane • Nugene Harvey • Andrew M. Heller

Anne Hotte • Brian Huseman • Alice and Mike Jackson • Carol Harrison Kalagher

Lisa J. Kitei • James and Lynn LaBate • Charles Ladd • Arthur and Christine Lambertus

Ida and Ray Leightman • George S. LeMieux • Michael Lepera • Mrs. Nile Lestrange Jarett Levan • Robert B. Lochrie III • Dominick Miniaci

Dev Ramesh Motwani • Ann Klingloff Newman • Ms. Sharon Oliver

Matthew J. Organ • Charles L. Palmer • Jodi Peck and Les Weil

Sally and Leonard Robbins • Ramon Rodriguez • Allan E. Ross

Mr. Robert Rusinko and Mr. Frank Stumpo • Bernard and Suzanne Scharf

Anne Scherer • Lyneth and Bobby Schroeter

Alan M. Schwartz, M.D. • Drazia S. Simon • Barry E. Somerstein, Esq.

Michelle Howland Sussman • Ty and Polly Sutton

Kenny and Sandy Tate and Family • George Taylor and Heather Geronemus

Joan M. Thornton • Stephanie Toothaker

Gale Goldstein Tucker • Eric Vainder • Joyce Virga • Bruce A. Voelkel

Linda and Douglas Von Allmen • Richard and Christine Welch • Deborah Wendt

Gary Wendt • Ethelind Altman Wiener • Victoria and Joel Wugalter

Jake Wurzak • Patricia and Kurt Zimmerman

Broward Performing Arts Foundation Named Endowed Funds

Beverly and Joel Altman Endowed Fund for Education

Amaturo Performing Arts Endowed Fund

Jane S. Brown Memorial Education Fund

Albert E. and Birdie W. Einstein Endowed Fund

M. Austin and Christine Forman Endowed Fund

William Glazer and Thomas Smith General Endowed Fund

Dr. Stanley and Pearl Goodman Endowed Fund

Doug Gorab and Ron Plotkin Fund for Children’s Education

Mary Jane Harlow Charitable Trust Education Endowed Fund

Michelle Howland General Endowed Fund

JM Family - Jim and Jan Moran Endowed Fund

Kapila Family Foundation Endowed Fund

Kapila Family Foundation Endowed Fund for Sensory-Inclusive Pre-School Programs

Rose Miniaci Education Endowed Fund

Anita Perlman Endowed Fund

Art and Sandy Phillips Family Fund

Rumbaugh Care and Maintenance Fund • Rumbaugh Perpetual Care Endowed Fund

Kendall and Gilbert Spencer Endowed Fund • Gotta Dance! Ted Stephan Endowed Fund

Sandy and Kenny Tate Endowed Education Fund

Nancy Bryant and Jerry Taylor Education Endowed Fund

I Lorraine Thomas Endowed Fund for Children

2024/2025 Memberships and Gifts

Robert B. Lochrie, Jr. Founders’ Club “Buddy’s Club”

After making cumulative gifts of $100,000 or more, “Buddy’s Club” members carry on the legacy of Broward Center founders through annual contributions of $10,000 and above.

John E. Abdo Family

Barbara and Marc Alexander

Beverly and Joel Altman

Toula Amanna

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Amaturo

Amazon

Stephanie Aoun and Robert Wagner

Madaline and Mark Asofsky

Bank of America

Bonnie Barnett and Dr. Robert L. Kagan

Abbe and Steven Becker

Mrs. Emily Bennett

Diana Bergheim and Shari Robbins

Richard and Sandy Berkowitz

Gene A. Berman

Jonathan and Stacy Berstein

Dianne Bienes

Broadway Across America

Colin W. Brown

Neil Burmeister and Bob Romano

Ann M. Burris

Vivian Cardia

Rita and Rick Case

Automotive Group

Amy and Howard Chafetz

Scott Clearwater and Christopher Ambs

Patricia Colbert

Martin and Terri Cole

Melissa Corrado-Harrison

Philip and Anna Cyburt

Carolyn Davis and Ned Black

Patricia Deering

Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation

Jon DeLuca

James and Cathy Donnelly –Castle Group

Jane and Douglas Eagon

Bonnie E. Eletz

Jeannette and Marty Engelmann

Charles and Laurie Ermer

Claire Fair

Ken Fisher and Elizabeth Lender

Christine and M. Austin Forman

Jack and Beverly Fox

Future Tech Enterprise

Mrs. Susan Gaddis

William Glazer and Thomas Smith, Ph.D.

Dr. Stanley and Pearl Goodman

Douglas Gorab

Susan and Wil Greaton

Thomas E. Greenbaum

Charitable Foundation

Greenspoon Marder

Raymond C. Griffis, Jr. and Mark R. Tews

Gunster Law Firm

Linda Haller

Bert Halprin

Dr. George and Jana Hanbury

Mary Jane Harlow

Charitable Trust

Lorie and Gene Harvey

Tanya and Andrew Heller

Richard Herter and Dennis Baney

Alan and Kristen Hooper

Hudson Family Foundation

Chris and Aubrey Hull

The Ingham Family

Alice and Mike Jackson

JM Family Enterprises, Inc.

Robert Wood Johnson

Family Charities

Barbara and Milton Jones

Carol Harrison Kalagher

Kapila Family Foundation

Eleanor and Herbert Katz Family

Kimberly and Dennis Kozlowski

Elaine and Jon Krupnick

Mary Fanizzi Krystoff

The LaBate Family

Charlie Ladd

Michael and Barbara Landry

Liz and Kurt Langsenkamp

Ida and Ray Leightman

Josephine S. Leiser Foundation

Mrs. Nile R. Lestrange

Dara and Jarett Levan

Mrs. Marsha Levy

Ashley and Matt Lindsay

Brooke and Robert Lochrie

Susan Lochrie

Robin and Per Lööf

Marcel and Barbara Maier

Dr. Lee and Brigitte Mandel

Catherine and Matt Mandell

The Mandic Family

The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation, Inc.

Emmett McTigue

Mr. Ken Meares and Dr. Sharon McQuillan

Jack and Stephanie Melnicoff

The Mercede Family

Lesleen and Donald Mileham

Cheryl and Christian Miller

The Miniaci Family

Barry Minoff

Motwani Family

William and Anita Newman Foundation

Northern Trust

Keith and Deb Oates

Gail O’Brien

The Olefson Family

Peggy Olin

Molly O’Neill and Mary Ginnard

John and Priscilla Oughton

Bruce G. Paddock

Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Palmer

Peck Foundation, Milwaukee

Eduardo Pelaez, Gabriella Smith and Family

Elizabeth and Jonathan Peress

Sandy and Art Phillips

Harry L. Posin

Jo Ann and Philip Procacci

Senator Nan and David Rich

Beth and Philip Rielly

Sally Robbins

Shannon & Johnathan

Robertson

Ramón and Cindy Rodríguez

Sharon Roscioli

Marcelle and Andy Rosen

The Salah Foundation

Bernard and Suzanne Scharf

Anne and William Scherer

Lois and John Schmatz

Alan M. Schwartz, M.D.

Marjorie and Martin Schwartzberg

Stu Siegel

Drazia and Harvey Simon

The Sidney, Milton & Leoma Simon Foundation

Chester M. Slonaker and Don Friedman

Susan A. Smith

Barry and Susan Somerstein

SouthState Bank

Alex C. Spektor

Mrs. George R. Sprague

Perry and Sandy Stamos

Stearns, Weaver, Miller, Weissler, Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.

Roni and Stuart Stein

The Stiles Family

Jeremy Straub

S. Donald and Michelle Howland Sussman

Kenny and Sandy Tate and Family

Nancy Bryant and Jerry Taylor

Thomas Family Foundation

Stephanie Toothaker

Toppel Family Foundation

Truist

Joyce Virga

Linda and Douglas Von Allmen

Mark and Lynda Walter

Mrs. Beckie Weinberg

Lucretia and Wayne Weiner

Shirley Weisman

Richard and Christine Welch

Lillian S. Wells Foundation

Gary Wendt

Mark and Linda Wilford

Jorge and Alix Wolf

Kristin and Jake Wurzak

Patricia and Kurt Zimmerman

Mark and Roxanne Zinn

Patrons’ Circle

After making cumulative gifts of $50,000 or more, Patrons’ Circle members continue their Benefactor support with annual gifts of $5,000 and above.

Platinum Benefactors

Pam Africk and Shari Africk-Olefson

Drs. Neel Amin and Travis Lewis

Ron and Rachel Antevy

Caryn and Michael Bedzow

Bob Bell and Jonathan Rabon

Berkson Family

Kathy and Mark Binko

Ellyn Bogdanoff

David Bowles and Christopher Boswell

Nancy Brown – Fritch Foundation

Setnor Byer Family Charitable Fund

Mr. Andrew and Dr. Connie Caldwell

Luciana Caplan

Kevin and Mary Carroll

Arlo and Robert Casper

The Chernov Family

Caryn Clayman

Lisa and James Colen

Nelson and Hollis D’Antonio

Tiffany and David DiPietro

Dr. Jim Doherty

Gwen and Howard Dvorkin

Andy Elisburg

Raquel and Chancellor Ray Ferrero, Jr.

Anita and Michael Fischler

Sharon Florescue

Margie and Trevor Fried

Leta and Joe Gardella

Leslie Gaynor

Sally Goldman Foundation

Clay B. Goldstein and Marty Silver

Sally Goldwasser and Daniel Goldwasser

Martin B. Greenberg Foundation

Andrew Greenfield

Gross Family Trust

Suzanne Gunzburger

Nurit and Steve Haft

Marie and Leo Hansen

Craig and Rachel Hecker

Carola Hooper

Daniel Hotte and Vida Gopman Hotte

Helen and Kirnanja Joe

Cheryl and Walter Katz

Andrée and Harvey Kelly

David Kilmnick and Robert Vitelli

Dr. Fred and Bonnie Lippman

Ira Maltz and Janis Gallinson

Sandi and John Mann

Mastriana Family

Dr. and Mrs. Wayne and Lianne Maxson

Tom and Vickie McDonald

Rosalee and Charles Messa

Denise and Dean Miller

Moss & Associates

Naro Family

James and Laura O’Connor

Old School Hospitality

Jeannie and Michael O’Neill

Ladan and Patrick G. Patel

Marc and Phyllis Pechter

Sheryl Maher and Blaine Phillips

Runway Growers

Phoebe Satlin

Mr. Tim and Dr. Mary Scanlon

Sheri Fiske Schultz and Lee Lasris

Kelley and Sarah Shanley

The Boca Raton

Gale Goldstein Tucker

Gold Benefactors

Artisan Foods –

Brad and Stacey Friedman

Ron and Kathy Assaf

Dr. Howard and Mrs. Judee Barron

Mimi Bauer and Didi Salvaneschi

Yvette and Bob Birdsong

Nancy Blosser

Betsy Bradford

Howard and Rebecca Braverman

Flo and Rick Celender

Chance Family

Eleanor Chaney

Howard and Loretta Chatoff

Rochelle and Jules Chatoff

Ruchel and Pieter Coetzee

Dr. Tony and Jean Dorto

Paige and Whitney Dutton

Flamingo Road Nursery –Lisa and Jim Dezell

Mr. David and Dr. Ellen Gendal

Jason S. Gibson

Sonia and Michael Gleit

Greenberg Traurig

Mrs. Arnold Grevior

Richard Grillo

Robert Harrigan and Cindy Lane

Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Harris

Bill and Patty Hawk

Crockett Herd

Marci and Ron Holzer

Michael and Yvette Hooley

Frank and Donna Horkey

Carmen and Peter Hotchkiss

Dr. and Mrs. Maury A. Jayson

Craig Johnston and James Stellas

Robert B. Judd, Esquire

Richard and Mary Kazares

Sam W. Klein Charitable Foundation

Kelly and Keith Koenig –City Furniture

William Korey

Tina Kreysar

Arthur and Christine Lambertus

Gwendolyn and Sydney Landers

Senator George S. LeMieux

Mitchell Lombard

Bruce P. McBean

Andy McNeill and Todd Bludworth

Dr. and Mrs. Edward D. Michaelson

The Peter S. Mozino Foundation–

Ted J. Mozino, Joan Readding, Barbara Mozino Seegul

Carole Nugent

Betty and Dan O’Connor

Paul M. and Patricia E. O’Hara

Merle and Michael Orlove

Wes and Angie Parker

Timothy and Suzanne Peterson

Lindsay Raphael

Robin and Michael Robins

Lisa and Richard Roselli

Joni and Alan Routman

Alexandria and John Scherer

Ashley and Shea Smith

Carolyne Smith Spataro

Anita Stember

Jamie Stiles

Pamela Tindall

Steven and Carolyn Valancy

Seth and Lori Wise

Linda and Scott Zakheim

After making cumulative gifts of $25,000, members of Parker Producers maintain their benefits with annual contributions of $5,000 and above.

Mary Beth and Jason Albritton

Dr. John Bloom

Shelly Bradshaw and Jim Hammond

Douglas Cutler

Entourage Producer

Joe and Bobbi Kirner

Mary Manifould

Patty and Miles McGrane

Ritu Sahai and Manish Mittal

Penelope Ann Moore

Abbe and Barry Prevor

Stephen Thayer and Howard Terry

Leonard E. Zedeck Charitable Foundation and Stacey

Hawthorne Zedeck

Jan Goodheart and Ian Ibbetson

Jonathan Hines

Bernadette and Eric Jaeger

Entourage

Entourage Maestro

Alejandro Araujo

Stephanie Brandon

Mary Busenburg

Allison and Andrew Cagnetta

Kim Cardone and David McDonough

Harry Casey

Ray H. Casey

Nidia Chediak

Trish and Ron Chiaverini

Jane and Paul Chmielinski

Susan and Neal Mehlman

Gary and Randi Press

Bradford White

Shari Coltune

Stephen Craig

Shaun and Tanya Davis

Debi Day

Nancy Dzoba

Juliana Farkas

The Galluzzo Family

Caren and Lon Gorman

Alice Kemper

Rose and Michael Koretsky

Entourage Maestro (cont’d)

Robyn Lefcourt

Janes Long

John T. Loos

Michael Mann and John Sedor

Elissa Mogilefsky and Len Weiselberg

Barbara Pizzella

George and Anne Platt

June Rivera

Donald D. Rogers Foundation, Inc.

Lorraine Shanley

Kenneth Silverstein

Jody Sklar and Dana Fishkin

Stark Family Foundation

Bob Swindell and John Cotter

Benjamin Tobias

Bob Gourlay and Andrew Young

Entourage Celebrity

Ina and James Akiyama

Norma Anzalone

Judith and Philip Averbuch

Barbi Breimann and J. Frank Barefield

Suzanne and Saul Berkowitz

Jackie Bibliowicz

Frank Biewer

Rosemary and Michael Blumberg

Debbie Bonet-Ward

Marsha and Michael Brecher

Colleen and Michael Burke

John Burton

Gale Butler

Pam Butler

Whitney Bylin

William Campbell III

Kathleen Cannon

Michelle and Frank Catinella

Patrick Daoud

Drs. Edward and Joanne Dauer and Family

Kathleen Davenport and Andy Cobble

Christina Demidio

Elizabeth and Sal DeStefano

Tiana Santiago and Joseph DiNoia

Doris and Steven Dolchin

Margaret and Daniel Donoghue

Richard Dotson

Jonathan and Shannon Dudor

Dave and Maria Enlow

Jeff Evans

Houda Samaha and Joel Feingold

Angelica Guckes and Eduardo Fernandez

Debra and Julius Fisher

William and Allison Fleck

John Flood

Randy Forman

Ramona and James Fowler

Amy and Mark Franzblau

Todd H. Frost

Richard Gilbert

Melanie Ginn

Jonathan Goldstein and Florence Goldberg

Douglas A. Greene

Sheryl Greenwald

Stan Gronwall

St. George and Page Guardabassi

Randy and Betsy Haberman

Mark and Karen Harrison

Laura and Michael Hartstein

Kelsey Hastings

Cindy Herd

Susan Herter

Marcia and Joel Hochberg

Joanna Holbrooke

Steven Jungles and Robert Meyer

Jacquelyn Kaestle

Carol and Anthony Kalliche

Peter and Elizabeth Keenoy

Debra Klein

Madelene Klein

Mike Klein

Anthony Krayer

Kristin and Robert LaFleur

Paul M. Lawless

Carol and Noel Leary

Patrick Ledford

Joe and Judy Ludwig

Lisa Lyden

Lydia and Waynewright Malcolm

Debbie Margolis-Horwitz

Kristin and Henry Martin

Edward McDonough

Mark Mendel

Malena Mendez

Sandra and Bernie Meyer

Mary and Dean Middleton

Allan Mishaan

Bonnie Miskal

Bruce Moldow

Ann Marie and Harry Moon

Shellie Morrison

Peter Neirouz

Ronni Nusbaum

Bob and Lilia Oden

Andrew Okun

Matthew J. Organ

Susan and Michael Pace

Joe Pallant and Sandro Trevisan

Joan and Steven Palmer

Cheryl Pearson and Randy McKinley

John E. Phelan

Michelle and Hap Pomerantz

Jason Portnof

David Prince

LuAnn and John Prokos

Jordan Rabinowitz

Gerardo Reyes Retana

Joseph Roberts and Henry Ng

Jeffrey D. Rubens

Marjorie Rudolph

Ronald Schram

Robert Senatore

Esther and Roger Shacket

Hugh Shafritz

Murray and Lori Shepard

Barbara Shostak

Carol and Fred Showker

Bennett Shuldman

Harry and Gayle Silverman

John Kochanowski and John Squarok

Murry Stegelmann

Julie Strauch

Emmanuelle Subar Litvinov

Kimberly Taylor and Calvin Hsu

Robert Taylor

Kathleen Thomsen

Lisa Trevisano

Donna and Eric Uberman

Umberto Veltri

John Verbockel

Fred Walker

Neil Weissman

Michael Wild

Mike and Kathy Worley

Kathy and Fred Zanoff

Entourage memberships listed at the Celebrity level and above. Donor listings are based on active memberships as of January 17, 2025.

Foundations, Philanthropic Gifts and Grants

The Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation • Bank of America Charitable Foundation Community Foundation of Broward • Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation • Florida Theatrical Association

Charles F. and Esther M. Frye Foundation • Funding Arts Broward, Inc. • Genesis Inspiration Foundation

Gore Family Memorial Foundation Trust • Mary Jane Harlow Charitable Trust • City of Hollywood • JM Family Enterprises

Robert Wood Johnson Family Charities • Kapila Family Foundation • Josephine S. Leiser Foundation • Minto Foundation

Ronald Plotkin Scholarship Fund • City of Pompano Beach • The Salah Foundation • South Arts

The Taft Foundation • Jerry Taylor and Nancy Bryant Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward

Our Public Partners

Broward County • City of Fort Lauderdale • Downtown Development Authority • School Board of Broward County