The Lion King

, Jr.

Character List

Rafiki

A wise mandrill who acts as healer of the Pridelands and guides Simba

on his journey home. She is an omniscient character, evincing an air of

mystery. Rafiki has significant solos in "Circle of Life" and "He Lives in

You," and leads the African chants thro

ughout the show, so cast a

confident performer with a strong singing voice.

Female, Any Age

Range: A3

-‐

C5

Ensemble

The ensemble plays various inhabitants of the Pridelands, such as

giraffes, elephants, antelopes, wildebeest, and other creatures you

choose to include. This group can have as few or as many performers as

your production permits. Be sure to cast many stron

g singers. There are

also several moments to showcase individual dancers in "The Lioness

Hunt" and "I Just Can't Wait to Be King."

Mufasa

The strong, honorable, and wise lion

that

leads the Pridelands. Mufasa

should command respect onstage and also s

how tenderness with his

son, Simba. Cast a mature actor who can convincingly portray the king.

Male, Any Age

Range: B3

-‐

C5

Sarabi

A featured lioness, Mufasa's mate, and Simba's mother. Sarabi has a few

key speaking lines for an actor who can deli

ver the care and command of

a queen.

Female, Any Age

Zazu

The anxious yet loyal assista

nt to Mufasa who is always busy

trying to do

his duty. Zazu's lyrics are spoken rather than sung, and the role can be

played by a boy or girl.

Male or Female, Any Age

Scar

The antagonist of the show, overcome with jealousy of his brother,

Mufasa, and nephew, Simba. Coldhearted and wickedly intelligent, he

will stop at nothing to become king of the Pridelands. Cast a mature

performer who ca

n bring out this villain's dark side while handling

Scar's sarcastic sense of humor. As his solos can be spoken, opt for an

actor over a singer.

Male, Any Age

Range: A3

-‐

A4

Young

Simba

The protagonist of the story, is an adventurous and endearing

cub who

can't wait to be king of the Pridelands. Simba is playful, energetic, and

naive, but after his father Mufasa's death, Simba struggles with shame

and his destiny. Cast a strong singer and dynamic performer in this role.

Male, Any Age

,

Range: B3

-‐

E5

Simba

Grows from a cub to lion in "Hakuna Matata." Older Simba has more

complex moments as he reunites with Nala, mourns his father, and

returns to confront Scar, so cast a more mature actor. Be sure that the

change in actors is clear: Try having Young Simba han

d

-‐

off a costume

piece, such as a medallion, to older Simba. Also be sure that Simba and

Young Simba share a movement vocabulary.

Male, Any Age

Range: B3

-‐

E5

Lionesses

The fierce hunters of the Pridelands and featured in "The Lioness Hunt,"

"The M

ourning," and "Shadowland." These actors should be strong

singers, as the material can be challenging. Depending on the complexity

of your choreography, particuarly for "The Lioness Hunt," strong

dancers may be desirable as well.

Female, Any Age

You

ng

Nala

A courageous lion and Young Simba's best friend. She is not afraid to

speak her mind. While Young Nala does sing a little, look for a strong

female performer who can portray this confident cub.

Female, Any Age

Range: A3

-‐

C5

Nala

Grows from a cub to a lioness before she confronts Scar, so cast a more

mature actress to play the character beginning in Scene 10, As with older

Simba and Young Simba, ensure that this switch in actors performing a

single role is clear. Direct the actors

to share a mask or costume piece

that distinctly represents Nala, as well as a movement vocabulary.

Female, Any Age

Range: G3

-‐

E5

Sarafina

A featured lioness and Nala's mother. She has one short, spoken line, so

consider giving this part to an ac

tor who is putting in a lot of effort and

hard work in rehearsal as a lioness.

Female, Any Age

Banzai

A slick yet childish hyena who works for Scar. He would be the leader of

the group if hyenas weren't so lazy. Look for an outgoing and confident

a

ctor who can portray nastiness and gruffness. As banzai is always

featured with Shenzi and Ed, consider audit

Male, Any Age

Shenzi

One of Scar's hyenas who plot to take over the Pridelands. She is the

sassy one of the trio and is always looking out

for herself. With Banzai

and Ed, she should be able to laugh loudly and long, as well as be

menacing to Young Simba and Young Nala.

Female, Any Age

Ed

The third member of Scar's trio of lackeys. He has a loud, cackling laugh

that is his only form of communication. Ed should be played by an actor

who can laugh unabashedly and communicate through physicality and

facial expressions rather than words. This r

ole can be played by a boy or

girl.

Male or Female, Any Age

Hyenas

Scar's army, helping carry out his evil plot to take over the Pridelands.

Hyenas are mangy, mindless creatures who sing in "Be Prepared." Cast

actors who are able to sing the backgr

ound parts of that song while

playing the loud and raucous characters. Your hyenas can double as

animals of the Pridelands or lionesses.

Male or Female, Any Age

Timon

An outcast meerkat who lives in the jungle with Pumbaa. He is afraid of

his own s

hadow, but pretends to be the confident, relaxed leader of the

duo. Timon is one of the funniest characters in the show and should be

played by a charismatic acto

r who understands comic timing.

This part

can be played by a boy or a girl.

Male or Female, A

ny Age

Range: B3

-‐

B4

Pumbaa

A kindhearted, sensitive warthog who enjoys his simple life of grubs and

relaxation. Cast a boy or girl who can portray this loveable and loyal

friend to Timon and Simba with deadpan humor.

Male or Female, Any Age

Range: D4

-‐

G5

-

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS – THE LION KING JR

Rafiki (f) – A wise mandrill who acts as healer of the Pridelands and guides Simba on his journey home. She is an omniscient character, evincing an air of mystery. Rafiki has significant solos in "Circle of Life" and "He Lives in You," and leads the African chants throughout the show during “The Mourning” and “Shadlowland.” Based on 1994 Movie character of the African baboon, so Jamaican accent preferred. Confident soloist /performer. Range: A3 – C5 Mufasa (m) – Strong, honorable, and wise lion who leads the Pridelands. Mufasa must convincingly portray the king; he should command respect onstage and also show tenderness with his son, Simba. Solo: “They Live in You” Range: B3 – C5 (Actual: B2 – C4) Sarabi (f) – A featured lioness, Mufasa's mate, and Simba's mother. Sarabi has a few key speaking lines for an actor who can deliver the care and command of a queen. Short duet with Nala begins “The Mourning” (soft belter) Zazu (smaller m or f) – Anxious and feathery parrot who is always busy trying to do his duty as loyal assistant to Mufasa. Zazu's lyrics are spoken rather than sung. Youthful boy or girl. Caribbean or Africa accent preferred. Scar (m) – The antagonist overcome with jealousy of his brother (Mufasa) and nephew (Simba). Cold-hearted and wickedly intelligent, he stops at nothing to become king of the Pridelands. A mature performer will bring out this villain's dark side while handling Scar's sarcastic sense of humor. Solo: “Be Prepared” Range: A3 – A4 (Actual: A2 – A3) Young Simba (m*-unchanged voice) – The adventurous and endearing cub who can't wait to be king of the Pridelands. Simba is playful, energetic, and naïve; struggles with shame and destiny after death of his father (Mufasa). Strong singer/dynamic performer/young sound. Solos: “I Just Can’t Wait to be King” and “Hakuna Matata” Range: B3 – E5 Simba (m) - Grows from a cub to lion in "Hakuna Matata“ and solos in “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” This older Simba has more complex moments as he reunites with Nala, mourns his father, and returns to confront Scar. Must share movement vocabulary with Young Simba to create clear change in the actors. Range: B3 – E5 Young Nala (f) – A courageous lion and Young Simba's best friend. She is not afraid to speak her mind. While Young Nala does sing a little, look for a strong female performer who can portray this confident cub. Featured in “I Just Can’t Wait to be King” and “The Mourning” Range: A3 – C5 Nala (f) – Grows from a cub to a lioness before she confronts Scar (Sc. 10). Shares mask or costume piece and movement vocab.with Young Nala to create clear transition. May have multiple roles (Act 1 vs. Act 2) Featured solos: “Shadowland” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” Range: G3 – E5 LIONESSES ENSEMBLE (f ens.)– The fierce hunters of the Pridelands featured in: "The Lioness Hunt," "The Mourning," and “Shadowland." Strong singers (challenging material) and dancers (or dance ensemble) for “The Lioness Hunt”

Sarafina (f) – A featured lioness and Nala's mother. She has one short, spoken line, so this role will be given to an actor who is putting in a lot of effort and hard work in rehearsal as a lioness. Timon (m or f) – Meerkat outcast who lives in the jungle with Pumbaa. He is afraid of his own shadow, but pretends to be the confident, relaxed leader of the duo. One of the funniest characters and should be played by a charismatic actor who understands comic timing. Solos in “Hakuna Matata,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” & “Luau Hawaiian Treat” Range: B3 – B4 Pumbaa (m or f) – Kindhearted, sensitive warthog who enjoys his simple life of grubs and relaxation; loveable, loyal friend to Timon and Simba; deadpan humor. Duet with Timon as lower but entertaining singer in “Hakuna Matata” and “Luau Hawaiian Treat” Range: D4 – G5 SCAR’S TRIO OF LEAD HYENAS (m/f/o): featured in “Be Prepared” Banzai (m) – A slick yet childish hyena who works for Scar. He would be the leader of the group if hyenas weren't so lazy. Look for an outgoing and confident actor who can portray nastiness and gruffness. As banzai is always featured with Shenzi and Ed, consider audition. Shenzi (f) – One of Scar's hyenas who plot to take over the Pridelands. She is the sassy one of the trio always looking out for herself. With Banzai and Ed, she should be able to laugh loudly and long, and be menacing to Young Simba & Young Nala. Ed (m or f) – The third member of Scar's trio of lackeys has a loud, cackling laugh as his only form of communication. Ed should be able to laugh unabashedly and communicate through physicality and facial expressions rather than words. (may be comic role in “Be Prepared”) HYENAS ENSEMBLE (m or f) - Scar's army, helping carry out his evil plot to take over the Pridelands. Hyenas are mangy, mindless creatures who sing "Be Prepared." Must be able to sing the background parts of that song while playing the loud and raucous characters. May double as animals of Pridelands or lionesses. PRIDELANDS ENSEMBLE - Various inhabitants of the Pridelands: giraffes, elephants, antelopes, wildebeest, and other optional creatures. This group can have as few or as many performers as the production permits. Strong singers required- There are also several moments to showcase individual dancers in "The Lioness Hunt" and "I Just Can't Wait to Be King." FEATURED DANCERS - will be showcased in “The lioness Hunt” and “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” Student Director (m or f) - Honorable role for strong auditioning student who is reliable and shows great potential and enthusiasm for theatre, with a great desire to learn and develop hands-on leadership skills. Large Chorus Numbers: Circle of Life, They Live in You, Stampede, The Mourning, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, He Lives in You, Finale

CATEGORY RATING COMMENTS

RANGE:

SONGS:

Singing Role No ? Yes

Ensemble

hold a part No ? Yes

__EVERYONE (m/f) – Hakuna Matata

__Young voices – I Just Can’t Wait to Be King

__Low Voices/Mufasa/Scar – Be Prepared

__Mid range/Simba – Can You Feel the Love Tonight

RECALLS: __Nala (f) – Shadowland ___ Circle of Life

RECALLS: ___Rafiki/Mufasa (m/f) – They Live in You

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

TIMING: Stays in tempo with recording PITCH: Stays on pitch TONE QUALITY: fullness of tone/projection tone style makes use of different tone PROJECTION/CONFIDENCE: volume & poise CHARACTERIZATION: plays the part in song

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

Soft Full Belter No Some Yes

1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5

DANCE: Picks up quickly Ability & rhythm

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

SPEAKING: Projection/diction ACTING: Use of facial and body gestures CONFIDENCE: Seems comfortable & confid. EFFORT: Show effort & desire to learn EXPERIENCE: &/or natural talent for theatre

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 No Some Yes

1 2 3

Scripts Read:

1) Nala & Simba 2) Mufasa & Young Simba

3) Scara & Sarabi 4) Scar & Young Simba

5) Scar & Young Simba 6) Simba & Rafiki

7) Timon & Pumbaa 8)Zazu, Yng Nala, Yng Simba

9-1lineers) Zazu, Mufasa, Scar, Nala

10-CB): Comic or Sinister

OVERALL PERFORMANCE: entertaining PREPARATION/RECOVERY/ROADMAP: Did they recover well? Poised?

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3

Name: __________________________ Circle tshirt size: YL S M L XL Grade: _____

Circle skills you have: Dance, Voice study, piano, or describe other: _____________________________________

List any performing experience. Be specific. ________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Role(s) you’d like to play: _________________________________________________________

(Circle one)

Would you also like to be considered for Student Director? Yes No Maybe

TOTAL:

SINGING ROLE CONSIDERATIONS Rafiki (m or f), Nala, Timon Mufasa, Scar, Simba, Pumbaa Zazu (parrot), Young Simba , Young Nala FEATURED DANCER or VOCAL ENS.: Lioness Hyena

(Sarabi) Banzai (m) Shenzi (f) Ed (m)

PRIDELAND CHORUS: elephants, giraffe, antelope, wildebeest

MAINLY NON-SINGING ROLES: Ed & Sarafina (opt to +side solo “Can You Feel the Love)

NO MAYBE YES

NO MAYBE YES

C4

C3

G5

G2

The Lion King

, Jr.

Character List

Rafiki

A wise mandrill who acts as healer of the Pridelands and guides Simba

on his journey home. She is an omniscient character, evincing an air of

mystery. Rafiki has significant solos in "Circle of Life" and "He Lives in

You," and leads the African chants thro

ughout the show, so cast a

confident performer with a strong singing voice.

Female, Any Age

Range: A3

-‐

C5

Ensemble

The ensemble plays various inhabitants of the Pridelands, such as

giraffes, elephants, antelopes, wildebeest, and other creatures you

choose to include. This group can have as few or as many performers as

your production permits. Be sure to cast many stron

g singers. There are

also several moments to showcase individual dancers in "The Lioness

Hunt" and "I Just Can't Wait to Be King."

Mufasa

The strong, honorable, and wise lion

that

leads the Pridelands. Mufasa

should command respect onstage and also s

how tenderness with his

son, Simba. Cast a mature actor who can convincingly portray the king.

Male, Any Age

Range: B3

-‐

C5

Sarabi

A featured lioness, Mufasa's mate, and Simba's mother. Sarabi has a few

key speaking lines for an actor who can deli

ver the care and command of

a queen.

Female, Any Age

Zazu

The anxious yet loyal assista

nt to Mufasa who is always busy

trying to do

his duty. Zazu's lyrics are spoken rather than sung, and the role can be

played by a boy or girl.

Male or Female, Any Age

Scar

The antagonist of the show, overcome with jealousy of his brother,

Mufasa, and nephew, Simba. Coldhearted and wickedly intelligent, he

will stop at nothing to become king of the Pridelands. Cast a mature

performer who ca

n bring out this villain's dark side while handling

Scar's sarcastic sense of humor. As his solos can be spoken, opt for an

actor over a singer.

Male, Any Age

Range: A3

-‐

A4

Young

Simba

The protagonist of the story, is an adventurous and endearing

cub who

can't wait to be king of the Pridelands. Simba is playful, energetic, and

naive, but after his father Mufasa's death, Simba struggles with shame

and his destiny. Cast a strong singer and dynamic performer in this role.

Male, Any Age

,

Range: B3

-‐

E5

Simba

Grows from a cub to lion in "Hakuna Matata." Older Simba has more

complex moments as he reunites with Nala, mourns his father, and

returns to confront Scar, so cast a more mature actor. Be sure that the

change in actors is clear: Try having Young Simba han

d

-‐

off a costume

piece, such as a medallion, to older Simba. Also be sure that Simba and

Young Simba share a movement vocabulary.

Male, Any Age

Range: B3

-‐

E5

Lionesses

The fierce hunters of the Pridelands and featured in "The Lioness Hunt,"

"The M

ourning," and "Shadowland." These actors should be strong

singers, as the material can be challenging. Depending on the complexity

of your choreography, particuarly for "The Lioness Hunt," strong

dancers may be desirable as well.

Female, Any Age

You

ng

Nala

A courageous lion and Young Simba's best friend. She is not afraid to

speak her mind. While Young Nala does sing a little, look for a strong

female performer who can portray this confident cub.

Female, Any Age

Range: A3

-‐

C5

Nala

Grows from a cub to a lioness before she confronts Scar, so cast a more

mature actress to play the character beginning in Scene 10, As with older

Simba and Young Simba, ensure that this switch in actors performing a

single role is clear. Direct the actors

to share a mask or costume piece

that distinctly represents Nala, as well as a movement vocabulary.

Female, Any Age

Range: G3

-‐

E5

Sarafina

A featured lioness and Nala's mother. She has one short, spoken line, so

consider giving this part to an ac

tor who is putting in a lot of effort and

hard work in rehearsal as a lioness.

Female, Any Age

Banzai

A slick yet childish hyena who works for Scar. He would be the leader of

the group if hyenas weren't so lazy. Look for an outgoing and confident

a

ctor who can portray nastiness and gruffness. As banzai is always

featured with Shenzi and Ed, consider audit

Male, Any Age

Shenzi

One of Scar's hyenas who plot to take over the Pridelands. She is the

sassy one of the trio and is always looking out

for herself. With Banzai

and Ed, she should be able to laugh loudly and long, as well as be

menacing to Young Simba and Young Nala.

Female, Any Age

Ed

The third member of Scar's trio of lackeys. He has a loud, cackling laugh

that is his only form of communication. Ed should be played by an actor

who can laugh unabashedly and communicate through physicality and

facial expressions rather than words. This r

ole can be played by a boy or

girl.

Male or Female, Any Age

Hyenas

Scar's army, helping carry out his evil plot to take over the Pridelands.

Hyenas are mangy, mindless creatures who sing in "Be Prepared." Cast

actors who are able to sing the backgr

ound parts of that song while

playing the loud and raucous characters. Your hyenas can double as

animals of the Pridelands or lionesses.

Male or Female, Any Age

Timon

An outcast meerkat who lives in the jungle with Pumbaa. He is afraid of

his own s

hadow, but pretends to be the confident, relaxed leader of the

duo. Timon is one of the funniest characters in the show and should be

played by a charismatic acto

r who understands comic timing.

This part

can be played by a boy or a girl.

Male or Female, A

ny Age

Range: B3

-‐

B4

Pumbaa

A kindhearted, sensitive warthog who enjoys his simple life of grubs and

relaxation. Cast a boy or girl who can portray this loveable and loyal

friend to Timon and Simba with deadpan humor.

Male or Female, Any Age

Range: D4

-‐

G5

-

The Lion King

, Jr.

Character List

Rafiki

A wise mandrill who acts as healer of the Pridelands and guides Simba

on his journey home. She is an omniscient character, evincing an air of

mystery. Rafiki has significant solos in "Circle of Life" and "He Lives in

You," and leads the African chants thro

ughout the show, so cast a

confident performer with a strong singing voice.

Female, Any Age

Range: A3

-‐

C5

Ensemble

The ensemble plays various inhabitants of the Pridelands, such as

giraffes, elephants, antelopes, wildebeest, and other creatures you

choose to include. This group can have as few or as many performers as

your production permits. Be sure to cast many stron

g singers. There are

also several moments to showcase individual dancers in "The Lioness

Hunt" and "I Just Can't Wait to Be King."

Mufasa

The strong, honorable, and wise lion

that

leads the Pridelands. Mufasa

should command respect onstage and also s

how tenderness with his

son, Simba. Cast a mature actor who can convincingly portray the king.

Male, Any Age

Range: B3

-‐

C5

Sarabi

A featured lioness, Mufasa's mate, and Simba's mother. Sarabi has a few

key speaking lines for an actor who can deli

ver the care and command of

a queen.

Female, Any Age

Zazu

The anxious yet loyal assista

nt to Mufasa who is always busy

trying to do

his duty. Zazu's lyrics are spoken rather than sung, and the role can be

played by a boy or girl.

Male or Female, Any Age

Scar

The antagonist of the show, overcome with jealousy of his brother,

Mufasa, and nephew, Simba. Coldhearted and wickedly intelligent, he

will stop at nothing to become king of the Pridelands. Cast a mature

performer who ca

n bring out this villain's dark side while handling

Scar's sarcastic sense of humor. As his solos can be spoken, opt for an

actor over a singer.

Male, Any Age

Range: A3

-‐

A4

Young

Simba

The protagonist of the story, is an adventurous and endearing

cub who

can't wait to be king of the Pridelands. Simba is playful, energetic, and

naive, but after his father Mufasa's death, Simba struggles with shame

and his destiny. Cast a strong singer and dynamic performer in this role.

Male, Any Age

,

Range: B3

-‐

E5

Simba

Grows from a cub to lion in "Hakuna Matata." Older Simba has more

complex moments as he reunites with Nala, mourns his father, and

returns to confront Scar, so cast a more mature actor. Be sure that the

change in actors is clear: Try having Young Simba han

d

-‐

off a costume

piece, such as a medallion, to older Simba. Also be sure that Simba and

Young Simba share a movement vocabulary.

Male, Any Age

Range: B3

-‐

E5

Lionesses

The fierce hunters of the Pridelands and featured in "The Lioness Hunt,"

"The M

ourning," and "Shadowland." These actors should be strong

singers, as the material can be challenging. Depending on the complexity

of your choreography, particuarly for "The Lioness Hunt," strong

dancers may be desirable as well.

Female, Any Age

You

ng

Nala

A courageous lion and Young Simba's best friend. She is not afraid to

speak her mind. While Young Nala does sing a little, look for a strong

female performer who can portray this confident cub.

Female, Any Age

Range: A3

-‐

C5

Nala

Grows from a cub to a lioness before she confronts Scar, so cast a more

mature actress to play the character beginning in Scene 10, As with older

Simba and Young Simba, ensure that this switch in actors performing a

single role is clear. Direct the actors

to share a mask or costume piece

that distinctly represents Nala, as well as a movement vocabulary.

Female, Any Age

Range: G3

-‐

E5

Sarafina

A featured lioness and Nala's mother. She has one short, spoken line, so

consider giving this part to an ac

tor who is putting in a lot of effort and

hard work in rehearsal as a lioness.

Female, Any Age

Banzai

A slick yet childish hyena who works for Scar. He would be the leader of

the group if hyenas weren't so lazy. Look for an outgoing and confident

a

ctor who can portray nastiness and gruffness. As banzai is always

featured with Shenzi and Ed, consider audit

Male, Any Age

Shenzi

One of Scar's hyenas who plot to take over the Pridelands. She is the

sassy one of the trio and is always looking out

for herself. With Banzai

and Ed, she should be able to laugh loudly and long, as well as be

menacing to Young Simba and Young Nala.

Female, Any Age

Ed

The third member of Scar's trio of lackeys. He has a loud, cackling laugh

that is his only form of communication. Ed should be played by an actor

who can laugh unabashedly and communicate through physicality and

facial expressions rather than words. This r

ole can be played by a boy or

girl.

Male or Female, Any Age

Hyenas

Scar's army, helping carry out his evil plot to take over the Pridelands.

Hyenas are mangy, mindless creatures who sing in "Be Prepared." Cast

actors who are able to sing the backgr

ound parts of that song while

playing the loud and raucous characters. Your hyenas can double as

animals of the Pridelands or lionesses.

Male or Female, Any Age

Timon

An outcast meerkat who lives in the jungle with Pumbaa. He is afraid of

his own s

hadow, but pretends to be the confident, relaxed leader of the

duo. Timon is one of the funniest characters in the show and should be

played by a charismatic acto

r who understands comic timing.

This part

can be played by a boy or a girl.

Male or Female, A

ny Age

Range: B3

-‐

B4

Pumbaa

A kindhearted, sensitive warthog who enjoys his simple life of grubs and

relaxation. Cast a boy or girl who can portray this loveable and loyal

friend to Timon and Simba with deadpan humor.

Male or Female, Any Age

Range: D4

-‐

G5

-

MUSICAL NUMBERS – The Lion King Jr. Circle of Life with Nants’ Ingonyama Rafiki, ENSEMBLE Grasslands Chant ENSEMBLE The Lioness Hunt LIONESSES I Just Can’t Wait to Be King Young Simba, young Nala, Zazu, ENSEMBLE Be Prepared Scar, Shenzi, Banzai, Ed, HYENAS They Live in You Mufasa, ENSEMBLE The Stampede ENSEMBLE The Mourning Sarabi, Young Nala, Rafiki, Lionesses, HYENAS Hakuna Matata Timon, Pumbaa (lines & ens), Young Simba, Simba, ENSEMBLE Shadowland Nala, LIONESSEs, Rafiki Can You Feel the Love Tonight Timon, Pumbaa, Simba, Nala, ENSEMBLE He Lives in You Rafiki, ENSEMBLE Luau Hawaiian Treat Timon, Pumbaa, ENSEMBLE Finale COMPANY

PLOT The Lion King JR. tells the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as king. Along the way, the young lion encounters a colorful cast of characters including spunky lioness Nala, charismatic meerkat Timon, and loveable warthog Pumbaa. To claim his rightful place on the throne and save his beloved Pridelands, Simba must find his inner strength and confront his wicked Uncle Scar. The Lion King JR. features classic songs from the 1994 film such as “Hakuna Matata” and the Academy Award®-winning “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” as well as additional songs penned for the Broadway production. The African savannah comes to life on stage 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. STYLE OF MUSIC & SETTING The Lion King JR. is set in Africa. Music is African in sound and style. Vocal technique is straight tone without vibrato and generally belted – but do not pushed/forced.