The ensemble includes Daelyanna Kelly Benson, Antonio Beverly, Taylor A. Also starring are Garrett Turner as Ike Turner, Roz White as Zelma Bullock, Ann Nesby as Gran Georgeanna and Lael Van Keuren as Rhonda. “Jalen Lyndon Hunter (alternating with Charlie Kahler) as young Prince Simba effects the kind of dimension that matches Taymor’s multidimensional costumes.The cast is led by Naomi Rodgers (Frozen) and Zurin Villanueva ( The Lion King, Mean Girls, Shuffle Along, The Book of Mormon) who will evenly share the role of Tina Turner, each playing four (of eight) performances a week. These young actors connected, I’m sure, with many parents in the audience who could see a tiny bit of their own children on the stage.” We laughed, we were scared for them, we rejoiced when they were free from danger, and we mourned with Hunter. “Young Simba and Young Nala played by Jaylen Lyndon Hunter and Nia Mulder were a dynamic duo that kept the audience on their toes as only two young cubs can. “Charlie Kahler and Kalandra Rhodes were positively adorable as Young Simba and Young Nala respectively” “The audience could feel the emotional connection between young Simba, played by Jordan Pendleton, and Mufasa, played by Gerald Ramsey.”
His exuberance in “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” and eager dancing in “Hakuna Matata” were both a pleasure to watch.” Hunter has magnetism to spare, and he easily carried the first act on his young shoulders. “Jaylen Lyndon Hunter was a treat as Young Simba.
“… Hunter, who played young Simba on opening night, has professional level skills, an easy and natural manner, and spot-on timing.” Both did an excellent job bringing these youthful cubs to life on stage.” “I have to give a special shout-out to Jackson Hayes and Jaxyn Demasco, who played Young Simba and Young Nala at the performance I attended.
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