After 22 landmark years on Broadway, The Lion King continues ascendant as one of the most popular stage musicals in the world. Since its premiere on November 13, 1997, 25 global productions have been seen by more than 100 million people. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher), The Lion King has made theatrical history with three productions worldwide running 15 or more years and three others running 20 or more years.
Bradley Gibson plays adult SIMBA in the broadway production of The Lion King Musical. Before starring as Simba in The Lion King, Bradley Gibson was seen in the Broadway production of A Bronx Tale and Rocky. His off-Broadway credits include Love’s Labour’s Lost (The Public Theater) and The School For Scandal (Red Bull Theater). He has also been seen on the national tour of Chicago and in The Last Goodbye at the Old Globe. On screen, he's been seen in Mozart of the Jungle. A self professed Disney kid, he grew up watching Disney shows and movies, The Lion King being one of his favorites. Now he has spent over an year on the Broadway stage, bringing this character to life.
Art Shrian Tiwari had a wonderful chat with Bradley, you can listen to it below.
You can listen to the full podcast with review of The Lion King musical and interview with both Bradley Gibson (Simba) and L. Steven Taylor (Mufasa) below:
Learn more about THE LION KING and buy your tickets at the link below
http://www.lionking.com/tickets