Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, The Lion King won six 1998 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The Lion King began its stage life in October 1997 at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre, before transferring to the Minskoff, where it continues, in June 2006.
They join a company led by George Asprey as Scar, Shaun Escoffery as Mufasa, Gary Jordan as Zazu, Jamie McGregor as Timon, Thenjiwe Thendiva Nofemele as Rafiki, Mark Roper as Pumbaa, and Mark Tatham as Ed. The long-running musical also welcomes Rhiane Drummond as Shenzi, Jorell Coiffic-Kamall as Banzai, along with new ensemble cast members Gibsa Bah, Shaquille Brush, Stedroy Cabey, Nikki Cheung, Kat Collings, Marlee Jay, Tomas Larraguivel, Gennaro Maffettone, Lanya Matthews, Daniel Mejia, Sipho Mlombile, Ntethelelo Nhlapo, Dillan Hope Suttle, and Francesca Thompson. We're ready to take the Pridelands together!" I loved every minute of being in the show as an ensemble member, so returning as such an iconic character is a real dream come true."Īnsah added, “Nala is amazing! She’s such a strong female character who leads with integrity and also allows herself to be vulnerable while really holding the Pridelands together.… I cannot wait to be back in this show, and, not only that, to be stepping into the role at the same time as Owen joins makes it an even more special journey for us both.
The West End production of Disney’s The Lion King welcomes Owen Chaponda ( Back to the Future, The Color Purple) and Merryl Ansah ( Heathers, Crazy for You) to the hit musical at London's Lyceum Theatre May 9.Ĭhaponda and Ansah step into the roles of Simba and Nala, respectively both previously appeared in the ensemble of the London production.Ĭhaponda said in an earlier statement, "Taking over the role of Simba in the West End is unbelievably exciting.
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