Jaxyn Damasco
Young Nala
Jaxyn Damasco (Young Nala) Is thrilled to be back on The Lion King Broadway National Tour! Thank you to the entire Disney team. Very grateful to Family, friends, Renee Koher, Isaiah Bailey, Spotlight Youth Theatre, and Theater Works for their love and support! Instagram @jaxyn.damasco
Emmanuella Olaitan
Young Nala
Emmanuella Olaitan (Young Nala) “Ella,” a scholar and accomplished gospel artist, is thrilled and honored to make her professional theater debut as Young Nala in The Lion King, Rafiki National Tour. Credits: Willy Wonka (Violet) and Pinocchio (Jimmy Cricket). Love and gratitude to mom Tina Johnson and family, Lisa Calli/Calli Co Ent, Kurt Domoney/BKA, Sharra Dade-Icoachstars, Arc Casting, Disney Theatrical and the cast and crew. Insta: @Iamella.olaitan Youtube: @ellasworld2538
Bryce Christian Thompson
Young Simba
Bryce Christian Thompson (Young Simba) is excited to join The Lion King National Tour! Recent stage credits: X: Life and Times of Malcolm X (Young Malcolm, NY Metropolitan Opera). Other credits: The Devil Will Run (Shah – Lead), NBC’s “Bluff City Law.” Bryce would like to thank his family, friends, and manager, Peggy Stamps of The SquarePeg Group, Inc., for their love and support. IG: _bryce_christian
Julian Villela
Young Simba
Julian Villela (Young Simba) thrilled to make his National Tour debut! Last seen at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Orlando Family Stage. Enjoys singing and martial arts with his sister Alejandra. Thanks to mom, dad, family, friends, Arc Casting, Disney, BAA, Yael Chanukov (voice) and The First Academy. Representation: Barry Kolker. IG: @julianvillela26
Tour Schedule
The Lion King
| Calgary, Alberta, Canada | 07/30/25 - 08/17/25 | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | BUY TICKETS |
| Vancouver, BC, Canada | 08/20/25 - 09/14/25 | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | BUY TICKETS |
| Portland, OR | 09/17/25 - 09/28/25 | Keller Auditorium | BUY TICKETS |
| Chicago, IL | 10/03/25 - 10/19/25 | Cadillac Palace Theater | BUY TICKETS |
| Denver, CO | 10/23/25 - 11/16/25 | Buell Theatre | BUY TICKETS |
| Las Vegas, NV | 11/19/25 - 11/30/25 | Smith Center | BUY TICKETS |
| Seattle, WA | 12/04/25 - 01/04/26 | Paramount Theater | BUY TICKETS |
| Sacramento, CA | 01/07/26 - 01/25/26 | SAFE Credit Union PAC | BUY TICKETS |
| Spokane, WA | 01/28/26 - 02/15/26 | First Interstate Center of the Arts | BUY TICKETS |
| Boise, ID | 02/18/26 - 03/07/26 | Morrison Center | BUY TICKETS |
| Detroit, MI | 03/12/26 - 04/05/26 | Detroit Opera House | BUY TICKETS |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 04/08/26 - 04/26/26 | DeVos Performance Hall | BUY TICKETS |
| Norfolk, VA | 04/30/26 - 05/17/26 | Chrysler Hall | BUY TICKETS |
| Providence, RI | 05/20/26 - 06/07/26 | Providence Performing Arts Center | BUY TICKETS |
| Cincinnati, OH | 06/10/26 - 07/05/26 | Aronoff Center | BUY TICKETS |
| Montreal, Quebec, Canada | 08/19/26 - 09/06/26 | Place Des Arts | BUY TICKETS |
Review Quotes
Coming soon!