YAAJunior Production

Young Artists of America® Presents

THE LION KING JR

celebrating 10 years of YAAJunior

Music & Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice
Additional Music and Lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, & Hans Zimmer
Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi

Performance

ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY!

Saturday, February 21, 2026
at 7:00pm

Performing Arts Center at
Our Lady of Good Counsel,
Olney, MD

Featuring over 50 young artists from YAAJunior

Synopsis

Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

The Lion King JR. features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.”

This production of The Lion King JR will celebrate the 10th anniversary season of YAAJunior, which was their first production back in 2016.

Artistic Staff

  • Quentin Madia

    STAGE DIRECTOR

  • Paul Heinemann

    MUSIC DIRECTOR

  • Kathryn Bailey

    ASSISTANT VOCAL DIRECTOR

  • Stella Monshaw

    COLLABORATIVE PIANIST