THE LION KING JR. - Youth, Musical

Music and Lyrics byTim Rice Elton John, Additional Music and Lyrics byWill Van Dyke Lebo M Mark Mancina Jay Rifkin. Book byRoger Allers Irene Mecchi

Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor.

The Lion King JR. features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film.

ACADEMY MUSICAL

RATING: PG
RUNTIME: 75 minutes. + 15 Minute Intermission
ADMISSION: $16

The Lion King Jr. is presented through special arrangement with
Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by www.MTIshows.com

Performance Dates and Times:
Lion King Jr. – HAKUNA Cast (P.M.):
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 7:00pm
Friday, August 1, 2025, 2:00pm
Friday, August 1, 2025, 7:00pm
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 2pm
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 7:00pm
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 2pm 

Lion King Jr. –MATATA Cast (A.M.):
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 7:00pm
Friday, August 8, 2025, 2:00pm
Friday, August 8, 2025, 7:00pm
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 2pm
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 7:00pm
Sunday, August 10, 2025, 2pm

---

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Disney's The Lion King, JR. is a musical about a young lion who flees after his uncle kills his father and takes the throne. Simba must find his inner strength and confront his uncle to reclaim his rightful place as king. Featuring classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata,” the African savanna comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

---

THE PRODUCTION TEAM

Director - Carmen Castello
Music Director - Emily Kittell (Hakuna Cast), Emily Keiner (Matata Cast)
Producer - Katie Berg

MATATA Cast (AM)
Zazu – Jillian Loomis
Young Nala – Adeline Szymaszek
Young Simba – Margot Kabara
Rafiki – Carmen Kost
Mufasa – Max Handziak
Timon – Jacob Becker
Pumbaa – Norah Munkwitz
Simba – Belle Patten
Nala – Bree Paprocki
Sarabi – Hailey Miller
Sarafina – Aurora Bednark
Scar – Emma Mullin
Ed – Eliana Handziak
Banzai – Olivia Loomis
Shenzi – Marley Radcliff

Lioness Ensemble
Cami Gorzek
Elsie Coyle
Emma Baumgartner
Makenna Leaman
Penelope Sica
Sydney Bickel

Pridelands Ensemble
Charlotte Isham     
Elizabeth Hilson
Elliott Loomis
Eva Paprocki
Iommi Kramer
Mikey Chusid
Parker Herrera

CAST LIST…

HAKUNA Cast (PM)
Zazu – Miriam Moore
Young Nala – Olivia Jones
Young Simba – Caragh Edwards
Rafiki – Avery Neeb
Mufasa – Fin McCloud
Timon – Eviana Gibbons
Pumbaa – Charlee Malosh
Simba – Lauren Everett
Nala – Emma Dross
Sarabi – Quinn Becker
Sarafina – Julia Holahan
Scar – Jacob Swiertz
Ed – Annie Doroteo-Tadych
Banzai – Jojo English
Shenzi – Adi Schaf

Lioness Ensemble
Allie McCullough
Audrey Kubicek
Julianna Dehnert
Piper Rank

Pridelands Ensemble                
Breanna Kaschel
Emily Doroteo-Tadych
Emily Ward
Perry Lockwood
Reese Dowling
Wyatt Johnson
Harlow Armor