The Lion King KIDS

Music and Lyrics byElton John & Tim Rice
Runs Aug 1Aug 2, 2025
Sponsored bySC Johnson
Additional Music and Lyrics byLebo M, March Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Hans Zimmer
Book byRoger Allers & Irene Mecchi
Based onthe Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor

Overview

Enter the African savanna with Disney’s The Lion King KIDS, a heartwarming musical adventure. Follow Simba, the young lion prince, as he learns responsibility and bravery. The musical brings Simba, Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa to life, celebrating friendship, courage, and family. Roar with joy as you relive the magic of this Disney classic in an unforgettable theatrical experience.

The Lion King KIDS features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.” Join the journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

Young performers have rehearsed for the past three weeks during this class-to-stage production. The final performance is offered as a bonus show for the 93rd season of the Racine Children’s Theatre.

Disney’s “The Lion King KIDS” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Music & Lyrics and “Luau Hawaiian Treat” written by Will Van Dyke; “It’s a Small World” written by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

Ticket Information

  • Tickets go on sale Monday, July 28 at Noon
  • All seats are assigned
  • $7 each for all ages

Cast

Emery Aikens: Young Nala
Anneliese Ansari: Scar
Ezra Ansari: Hyena/Cheetah
Amelia Arndt: Hyena/Cheetah
Harper Blint: Hyena/Zebra
Riley Bussian: Young Simba
Aggie Cairns: Rafiki 4
Jameson Carpino: Wildebeest
Clara Carver: Wildebeest
Elora Leslie Creel: Hyena
Margeaux De Jong: Sarabi
Sophie Duckart: Hyena/Butterfly
Emmeline Fabian: Lioness
Lennyn Farrell: Lioness
Mylee Farrell: Wildebeest/Giraffe
Sophia Flegel: Wildebeest/Monkey
Delaney Govednik: Lioness/Giraffe
Molly Grady: Banazi
Kyle Greiner: Rafiki 5
Nicole Gutierrez: Wildebeest/Giraffe
Ellie Harcarik: Hyena/Cheetah
Ahlie Hodge: Ed
Sophie Homs: Wildebeest
Emilee Hullum: Hyena/Butterfly
Eva Hullum: Nala

Bailey Humburg: Lioness/Giraffe
Lena Janes: Shenzi
Charlotte Kherish: Pumba
Ava Klingenmeyer: Lioness
Grace Knapp: Mufasa
Reagan Larson: Hyena
Maverick Lee: Wildebeest/Monkey
Malcolm Lewis: Hyena/Cheetah
Averie Lopez: Lioness/Butterfly
Leah Marks-Moore: Lioness
Ramona Martin: Lioness/Elephant
Brooke Mcintosh: Rafiki 2
Macy Mercier: Hyena/Elephant
Audrey Morelli: Wildebeest/Cheetah
Sage Peterson: Wildebeest/Zebra
Parker Powers: Lioness/Zebra
Zoe Rashkis: Timon
Luci Scherer: Rafiki 3
Dominic Sorenson: Zazu
Zack Steenrod: Simba
Violet Towery: Lioness
Taylor Turkowski: Rafiki 1
Sloan Venegas: Lioness/Butterfly
Felix Vincer: Wildebeest/Monkey

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