YOUNG PLAYERS CENTER STAGE and EVERETT BUICK GMC
Present
THE LION KING JR.
ON STAGE AT THE ROYAL THEATRE
October 20-29, 2017
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY
Elton John & Tim Rice
ADDITONAL MUSIC & LYRICS BY
Lebo M, Mark Mancina,
Jay Rifkin, and Hans Zimmer
BOOK BY
Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi
BASED ON THE BROADWAY PRODUCTION DIRECTED BY
Julie Taymor
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Opening night: Friday October 20, 2017 – 7pm
Additional Performances:
Saturday October 21, 2017 – 7pm
Sunday October 22, 2017 – 2pm
Friday October 27, 2017 – 7pm
Saturday October 28, 2017 – 7pm
Sunday October 29, 2017 – 2pm
TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission - $15.00
Seniors, Military, College Students - $12.00
Students (High School and below) - $6.00
Tickets available for purchase at theroyalplayers.ticketleap.com
Starting Friday, Oct 6, 2017, reservations can be made by calling 501-315-LIVE (5483)
SUMMARY
It’s the circle of life, and it moves us all through despair and hope, through faith and love ‘till we find our place on the path, unwinding in the circle - the circle of life. Disney’s THE LION KING JR. brings the African savanna to majestic life with Simba, Rafiki, Mufasa and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey to the jungle… and back again in this dazzling adventure celebrating the inescapable circle of life. The world’s #1 musical is an awe-inspiring story of love, hope, and redemption for the entire family.
ABOUT YOUNG PLAYERS CENTER STAGE
Young Players Center Stage is a branch of the Young Players program at the Royal Theatre. It exists to provide advanced theatrical opportunities to likeminded, creative young people in the greater Central Arkansas area. Center Stage stresses dedication, positivity, preparedness, community, and focus as a means to success. Ages 12 to 15 are eligible to audition and participate.
PRODUCTION DETAILS
DIRECTED BY
JUSTIN A. PIKE
MUSIC DIRECTION
DAPHNE SHOPPACH
CHOREOGRAPHY BY
MAKAYLA SHIPE
STAGE MANAGED BY
IZZY HAMMONDS & ABBY MARTIN
PRODUCED BY
MELISSA GLOVER & TERI LANIER
DESIGNED AND CONCEPTUALIZED BY
JUSTIN A. PIKE
CAST of THE LION KING JR.
Rafiki
Chloe Luna
Young Simba
Maverick Burlison
Young Nala
Caitlyn Luna
Simba
Zachary Glover
Nala
Kyra Griffin
Mufasa
John Straessle
Scar
Jaelun Thomas
Bonzai
Mia Simone Parker
Shenzi
Hannnah-Grace Fritz
Ed
Adelyn Eiler
Timon
Noah Lee
Pumbaa
Carson Clay
Zazu
William Alverio
Sarabi
Morgan Jones
Sarafina
Alexandra Lanier
Ensemble:
Katharine Crowe, Kathryn Morris, Isaac Hutson, Lexie Ellis, Emily Jones, Olivia Kreulen, Keetin Kinzler, Allie Bailey, Lauren Redmond, Lauren Bond, Kaylei Taylor, Kenzie Taylor, Daisy Medders, Hillary Arnold, Kalysta White, Rylee Woodard, Tiara Moore, Katie McCallister, Dylan Moore, Madison Courage-Fleck
