Music & Lyrics by Tim Rice & Elton John
Additional Music & Lyrics by Will Van Dyke, Lebo M, Mark Mancina, & Jay Rifkin
Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi
Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor
Directed by Titus Quinn
Music Directed by Jenny Carrol & Laura Raynor-Williams
Choreographed by Krystal Stukes
THE LION KING, JR. is based on the 1994 Disney animated feature film of the same
name. The Lion King is the story of Simba, an adventurous and energetic lion cub who is
next in line to be king of the Pride Lands, a thriving and beautiful region in the African
savanna. When Simba’s father Mufasa is killed by his uncle Scar, though, Simba is led to
believe that his father’s death is his fault, and he is encouraged to run away forever.
Scar seizes power and with his already unstable mind deteriorating, the Pride Lands
experiences a darkness and desolation from which only Simba can save the animals of
the kingdom. Featuring classic songs from the film such as “Circle of Life,” “I Just Can’t
Wait to Be King,” “Hakuna Matata,” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” The Lion King
is a story and a spectacle about identity, family, and responsibility that is enjoyed
worldwide by people of all ages.
Piedmont Players Theatre’s cast includes: CJ Benjamin as Simba, Kara Holt as Nala, Sari
Lewin as Rafiki, Isaac Welch as Zazu, Isaiah M. Walker as Mufasa, Mary-Ellen A. Rakin as
Scar, Finley Driggers as Timon, Aidan Melton as Pumbaa, Kimora Cooper as Shenzi,
Asher Pethel as Banzai, Jackson Walters as Ed, Keira Coley as Sarabi, Zana Smyre-Rouse
as Sarafina, and Kayla Graham, Jada Neely, Shiloh Ricks, Londyn Williams, Vida S. Mejia,
Ariyana Walker, Trinity C. McCormick, Keianna Holliday, Thierry Agnant, Jamel Freeman,
Teague Rowland, Thomas Freeman, Amira Priester, Daleiah Waters, Annagail Murray,
June Tilley, Z’Laya Stockton as ensemble.
PRODUCING PARTNER: Bill & Shari Graham
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Friday, September 16 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, September 17 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, September 18 at 2:30 PM
Friday, September 23 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, September 24 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, September 25 at 2:30 PM
Friday, September 30 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 01 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 02 at 2:30 PM
Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.
VENUE
The Norvell Theater
135 E Fisher Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
TICKETS
Tickets: $16 for adults; $14 for seniors/students/military.
Tickets are available at www.piedmontplayers.com or by calling 704.633.5471
PRESS: For more information, please visit the Piedmont Players Theatre website
or contact Executive Director Bradley Moore directly at bradley.moore@piedmontplayers.com.