February 24, 2025
Sioux Falls, SD — Spotlight Theatre Company is thrilled to present the first show of their spring season, Disney’s THE LION KING Jr. The show will premiere at the Orpheum Theater Center with five performances from March 6–9.
“We’re kicking off the spring season with a fan-favorite classic reimagined by our incredible youth cast and crew,” says Debbi Jones, Senior Program Specialist for Spotlight Theatre Company. “Come experience the magic, celebrate the Circle of Life and make memories with the whole family!”
Disney’s THE LION KING Jr. brings the African savanna to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and all the iconic characters from the hit 1994 Disney movie and Broadway musical. Follow along as talented young theatre artists tell the story of Simba, a lion cub who must save the Pride Lands from his uncle Scar. This youth stage adaptation features all your favorite songs from the film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You” and “Hakuna Matata.”
Spotlight Theatre Company provides students aged 6–18 with opportunities to showcase their talents in professional-level theatre performances throughout the community. In Disney’s THE LION KING Jr., the cast and crew represent 34 different area schools and more than 70 young theatre artists aged 9–18 who will create a spirited savanna sandstorm on stage.
Generous support from sponsors Avera, Children’s Dental Center & Parkway Orthodontics, Effervescent Voice Academy, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls and Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield has made Disney’s THE LION KING Jr. performances possible.
Don’t miss this timeless tale of courage, friendship and destiny at the Orpheum Theater Center! To purchase tickets, go to SiouxFallsOrpheum.com or visit the Washington Pavilion Box Office at 301 S. Main Ave.