The Lion King JR
Music & Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice
Additional 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
Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Group
Directed by Tyler Rogers with Music Direction by Arianna Thurow
June 17-20, 2026, 7:00pm
$18 Adults ♦ $14 Students ♦ $9 12 & Under
WYO PLAY and Tandem Productions present Disney’s The Lion King JR at the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center on June 17 thru 20. This Youth Musical is based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor and the 1994 Disney animated film. The cast contains 60 young actors led by Tyler Rogers and Arianna Thurow.
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.
Cast members include:
Ben Tippin / Libby Skalicky / Westley Longhurst / Acey Stalick / Anwynn Fack / Vivian Neeriemer / Ollie Coon / Hudson Cox / Kamari Barth / Levi Koltiska /Jeffrey Otto / Kaydin Klintworth / Ada Elmore / JJ Galbraith / Sam Davis / Beau Carlson / Aliya Luna / Brynlee Wohlers / Cecilia Pessina / Emilia Boostrom / Fitz Martini / Jaxson Willis / Jhett Johnson / Judah Barth / Kensington Sisson / Adelyne Connely / Brooke Moon / Cooper George / Devin Surwald / Emma Duff / Grayson Longhurst / Hallie Carlson / Javi Craft / Gus Craft / Katelyn Burrup / Luke Duff / Maggie Wilson / Mystrie Shaffer / Piper Powers / Star Briggs / Talon Jordan / Walter Burtis / Adi Jackson / Andee Perkins / Clyde Gonda / Eliza Koltiska / Elizabeth Peterson / Ethan Koltiska / Flannery Rorabaugh / Henry Stalker-Jennings / Isla Wardell / Jordyn Lane / Max Peterson / Olivia Johnson / Ronin Tucker / Ruth Kawulok / Sydney Paxiao / Taylynn Lane / Timothy Zukowski / Zechariah Davis
The Lion King JR is sponsored by Kibbee Foundation for Children and Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation with additional support from William Emery Foundation, Stephanie's Purpose and Griffith Foundation
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