(L-R): Mufasa (voiced by Aaron Pierre), Eshe (Thandiwe Newton), and Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) in Disney’s live-action Mufasa: The Lion King. They are standing in a field, with the sun setting in the background.

Meet the Characters of Mufasa: The Lion King

Meet new and beloved characters in Mufasa: The Lion King—an epic prequel to the Pride Lands’ greatest tale like Taka (Scar), Sarabi, Timon, and Pumbaa.

In an image from The Lion King (2019), young Simba (voiced by JD McCrary), a lion cub, walks alongside Pumbaa (voiced by Seth Rogen), a warthog, and Timon (voiced by Billy Eichner), a meerkat perched on Pumbaa's head. The background features rocky terrain, trees, and flowers, with the trio standing on dry, barren ground. In the distance, the landscape becomes lusher and more vibrant.

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Timon and Pumbaa’s Best Lines?

Take our Lion King quiz to test your memory and see if you’ve earned your rightful place in Pride Rock!

In an image from Disney’s Mufasa, a lion cub, sprung in the air, faces the camera with mouth half-open with a blue sky and large tree in the background.

Disney Unleashes First Look and Casting News for Mufasa: The Lion King

Catch the first trailer of Disney’s ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’, starring Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter with new songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

On the stage, Garth Fagan stands with his arms in the air as he accepts applause from the audience and those standing with him. Sara Nash and Greg Reiner stand beside him, smiling and clapping, as do three others pictured. The stage’s backdrop is bright purple.

The Lion King Choreographer Garth Fagan Celebrated at Smithsonian Museum

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, The Lion King, and Garth Fagan Dance celebrated the Tony®, Olivier, and Helpmann Award winner and his iconic career.

In a still from The Lion King on Broadway’s 25th anniversary performance on November 13, 2022, the company is taking their curtain call at the end of the show; they’re holding hands and looking out at the audience, smiling. Almost everyone is standing in a line downstage towards the edge of the physical stage, while one cast member up on “Pride Rock,” holding up a puppet of a bird. The backdrop behind the cast is blue. Photo by Chrystofer Davis.

Circle of Life: The Lion King’s 25-Year Broadway Journey

Hear from cast and crew of critically acclaimed, history-making musical, The Lion King, as it celebrates a quarter century in New York City.

The Lion King North American Tour Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary

Hakuna matata!” The Disney animated classic The Lion King captured the hearts of fans everywhere nearly 30 years ago with its heartwarming

The Lion King and TikTok to Make Broadway History with Live Streaming Event

By Zach Johnson There’s more to see than can ever be seen… on Broadway and on TikTok! In a Broadway first, The Lion King will exclusively partner with TikTok to stream the production’s iconic opening number, “Circle of Life,” on September 14 in celebration of the hit show’s return to the stage, 18 months after …

Watch The Lion King Cast’s Emotional Reunion on the First Day of Broadway Rehearsals

By Zach Johnson The Broadway cast of The Lion King began rehearsals this week for the company’s highly anticipated reopening on Tuesday, September 14, at the famed Minskoff Theatre. And today, our friends at Disney Theatrical Productions shared a special look at the company’s first day back together, which began with remarks by The Lion …

New and Returning Cast Announced for The Lion King and Aladdin on Broadway

By Zach Johnson The curtain is almost up! Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, today announced casting for The Lion King and Aladdin, returning to Broadway this fall. Both companies will welcome back nearly all of the cast members who were performing when Broadway shut down last March, along with exciting fresh …

Just Announced: The Lion King and Aladdin Returning to Broadway in September 2021

By Beth Deitchman It’s time for the show to go on! Our friends at Disney on Broadway have just announced that The Lion King will return to Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre on September 14, 2021, and will be among the first shows to resume performances; while Aladdin resumes performances at Broadway’s glorious New Amsterdam Theatre on …

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