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Zach Thomas

Zach Thomas is an actor, known for Recess (2017), Crossroads: Choices and Consequences (2015) and Chicago Med (2015). He is currently making his Broadway debut in The Lion King as Young Simba. He has appeared as cancer patient Gabe Moore on Chicago Med, commercials and various theatre productionsZach Thomas’ special skills include a soprano voice, martial arts, playing the piano, and ballet and tap skills. Broadway debut as “Young Simba” in The Lion King.

Heather Headley

as Black Mumbo

Heather Headley began playing the music of her native Trinidad at age four. Her gift of music has inspired thousands and has landed her a lead role in several musicals such as Broadway’s The Lion King (in which she played Nala), Aida (earning her the Tony Award for Best Actress in 2000) and a concert version of the musical Dreamgirls.

Brandon Victor Dixon

as Black Jumbo

Brandon Victor Dixon, following his Tony Award nominated role as Eubie Blake in Shuffle Along on Broadway, will be joining the cast of Hamilton on Broadway in the role of Aaron Burr in August of 2016. Since his professional debut, originating the role of Adult Simba in The Lion King National Tour (Cheetah), Brandon has displayed his diverse abilities in a number of roles.

Chandra Profit Ardrey

as Female Tiger

Chondra Profit is a singer, actress, dancer, and model. She is best known for her role as “Nala” in the “The Lion King” on Broadway and the National Tour. She has performed for multiple theatre companies, including Paper Mill Playhouse, San Diego Repertory, and Common Ground Theatre. She earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from The American Music and Dramatic Academy of Los Angeles.

L. Steven Taylor

as Male Tiger 1

Taylor is a 36-year-old singer and actor from Indianapolis, Indiana. He made his Broadway debut in The Lion King in 2006. His film and TV credits include The Electric Company, Last of the Ninth, Made For Each Other and Game Over. He took on the principal role of Mufasa in Broadway’s The Lion King. He has traveled across the globe with the international tour of The Lion King.