Disney’s The Lion King JR.
Presented by My Turn Theater
Based on the hit 1994 Disney movie and Broadway musical, Disney’s The Lion King, JR. is the timeless tale of Simba, a young lion born to be king, who is forced to flee after the death of his father, Mufasa. On the outskirts of the kingdom, Simba learns about identity, family, responsibility, and what he has to do in order to make things right for the Pride Lands. Featuring classic songs like “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata,” the entire family will enjoy the perfect theatrical spectacle that is The Lion King, JR.
My Turn Theater is one of only a dozen theaters of its kind in the United States. Here actors who have special needs are finally given the opportunity and support to experience the joy of performing in fully-produced Broadway musicals.
Venue
Margot and Robert Ogden Main Stage
The entrance to the Main Stage is on the North side of the facility, on Gardner Ave.
Dates and Showtimes
August 2 – 10, 2025
Thur – Sat: 7:30PM | Sun: 2:00PM
August 9 performance at 2:00PM
Ticket Prices
Tickets will be available by donation at the door.
Please Note
Children under the age of five years will not be admitted.
Creative & Production
Music and Lyrics by
Elton John and Tim Rice
Additional Music and Lyrics by
Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin and Hans Zimmer
Book by
Rogers Allers and Irene Mecchi
Based on the Broadway production by
Julie Taymor
Licensing
Music Theatre International
Directors
Heather McHenry-Kroetch
Lisa Edwards
Producer
Danny Anderson
Music Director
Melissa Gren
with Beth Rainey and Jennifer Hardy
Choreographer
Clara Buck
Featuring
Micaela Ascolese, Tatiana Axthelm, Iris Bealer, Hannah Burgan, Robin DeWolf, Abigail Donnelly, Collin Fossell, Evan Hannah, Lilian Hanson, Isaac Hatcher, Brittany Howard, Joshua Johnson, Lauren Jones, Caitlin McGilliard, Addy Mercer, Adam Moore, Allison Moore, Genny Normile, Kyrie Patzer, Peyton Pearce, Brian Pearson, Willow Phillips, Dimana Sofia, Rissa Still, Kianna Sypher, Coen Tucker, Patrick Ward, Michelle Wheeler
Shadows
Charity Edge, Joe Edge, Cherina Everman, Jan Frank, Sarah Grimes, Kerry Hannah, Thomas Heppler, Harley Ibarra-Rivera, Hannah Jones, LIzzie Kitzig, Patrick McHenry-Kroetch, Mary Ormbsby, Aaron Rasmussen, Aliyah Reidburn, Jessica Rempel, Lee Root, Evan Sperry, Dawn Taylor Reinhardt, Lindsay Tucker Couch