Broadway actor who played Simba in 'The Lion King' dies at 47 - NBC News
Aug 5, 2023 · Broadway actor Clifton Oliver, best known for playing Simba in "The Lion King," has died at 47. He died early Wednesday, according to Roxy Hall, his sister.
Clifton Oliver, Broadway actor who starred as Simba in ‘The Lion King ...
Aug 6, 2023 · The Broadway actor died following an undisclosed illness early Wednesday morning, according to a Facebook post by his sister, Roxy Hall. Clifton Oliver performs as Simba in the "Lion King" in Los...
'The Lion King' at 30: Jason Weaver Sang for Simba but ...
Jun 24, 2024 · ‘The Lion King’ at 30: Jason Weaver Sang for Simba but Few Knew It. The actor was playing a young Michael Jackson when Elton John spotted him. Three decades later, the new attention to his...
Interview: Meet THE LION KING's New Simba, Vincent Jamal …
Sep 27, 2023 · The Lion King will welcome Austin Elle Fisher as “Young Nala” and Jacob Pham as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, August 20. Learn more about the new members of the cast here!
Photos: Get a First Look at THE LION KING's New Simba, Vincent …
Oct 12, 2023 · The Lion King recently welcomed Vincent Jamal Hooper to the Broadway company as “Simba.” Hooper began performances on Tuesday, September 26, marking his Broadway and Lion King debut....
‘The Lion King’ taps new Simba as musical’s star recovers from …
Nov 1, 2024 · The Toronto production of “The Lion King” has appointed a regent after the actor playing Simba was injured. Mirvish Productions made the announcement just one day before the open-ended run of...
'The Lion King' taps new Simba as musical's star recovers from …
Nov 1, 2024 · TORONTO — The Toronto production of "The Lion King" has appointed a regent after the actor playing Simba was injured. Mirvish Productions made the announcement just one day before the...
New Simba Roars in Broadway's The Lion King Starting ...
The cast of the Broadway production of the Tony-winning musical The Lion King welcomes Vincent Jamal Hooper as Simba beginning September 26 at the Minskoff Theatre. Hooper, who is making his...
The Lion King Casts New Young Simbas and Young Nalas
Nov 28, 2023 · The Lion King has announced a foursome of new cast members. Beginning on Dec. 5, Annika Franklin and Nia Thompson will share the role of Young Nala, with Ezekiel Kekuna and Albert Rhodes Jr. rotating as Young Simba.
‘The Lion King’ casts Vincent Jamal Hooper as next Simba
Sep 7, 2023 · Vincent Jamal Hooper will take on the role of Simba in Broadway’s long-running Tony Award-winning musical “The Lion King” beginning on Sept. 26. Hooper will replace Brandon A. McCall, who will play his final performance on Sept. 24 at the Minskoff Theatre.