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BIO

Nteliseng Nkhela is honored to be making her Broadway debut and joins directly from the Hamburg company of The Lion King. Other credits include Miriam Makeba in The Journey (Zurich), Brenda Fassie in Memeba (Johannesburg) and I'm African (Welkom).

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2021
Rafiki [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Ensemble [Replacement]

Rafiki [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

Rafiki (Understudy) [Replacement]

Rafiki (Understudy) [Replacement]


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Photos: Go Inside the Curtain Call for THE LION KING's Return to Broadway

The Lion King officially returned to Broadway last night! Check out all new photos of the cast taking their first bow back since March 2020!
VIDEO: The Cast of THE LION KING Performs 'Circle of Life' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

In celebration of their Broadway return, the cast of The Lion King performed this morning on Good Morning America! The cast began the performance from all across New York City-- from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Statue of Liberty-- and came together at the GMA studio in Times Square to a standing ovation.
HAMILTON, WICKED, CHICAGO & THE LION KING Resume Broadway Performances Tonight

The circle of life continues on Broadway! Tonight, Tuesday, September 14, Broadway gets its razzle dazzle back when four beloved musicals return to the stage. Tune in to BroadwayWorld for this one short day of non-stop coverage!
Photos and Video: Watch THE LION KING Cast Reunite to Sing 'The Circle of Life' on First Day of Rehearsals

The Broadway cast of The Lion King began rehearsals this week for the company’s reopening next month. As previously announced, The Lion King will resume performances on Tuesday, September 14 at the Minskoff Theatre.
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes as THE LION KING Prepares to Return to Broadway

The Lion King returns to Broadway next month. Learn more about the production and how to purchase tickets to an upcoming performance here!
ALADDIN and THE LION KING Set Casts for Broadway Return

The Lion King begins performances on Tuesday, September 14 at the Minskoff Theatre. Aladdin resumes performances on Tuesday, September 28 at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Learn more about both productions here!
VIDEO: Zachary Noah Piser, Jeremy Stolle, Nteliseng Nkhela & More Perform at BROADWAY'S BACK FOR THE CITY'S BEST

A special live concert event, Broadway's Back for the City's Best!, was held on May 26, featuring cast members from the Broadway productions of Moulin Rouge, Diana The Musical, Dear Evan Hansen, Wicked, The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera, and Chicago.
Photo Flash: Zachary Noah Piser, Jeremy Stolle, Nteliseng Nkhela & More Perform at BROADWAY'S BACK FOR THE CITY'S BEST

A special live concert event Broadway’s Back for the City’s Best! featured cast members from the Broadway productions of Moulin Rouge, Diana The Musical, Dear Evan Hansen, Wicked, The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera, and Chicago.
Cast Members from MOULIN ROUGE, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and More Join Concert for NYC Public School Teachers & Students

A special live concert event Broadway's Back for the City's Best! on May 26 at 11:30 am will feature cast members from the Broadway productions of Moulin Rouge, Diana The Musical, Dear Evan Hansen, Wicked, The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera, and Chicago which are all joining leading NYC arts education non-profit Inside Broadway who will produce and present a free exclusive livestream for all NYC public elementary, middle and high schools.
VIDEO: Cast Members From THE LION KING, FROZEN, & ALADDIN on Broadway Celebrate Black History Month on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

The featured performers are Brandon A. McCall, TyNia Brandon, L. Steven Taylor, Mason Reeves, Nteliseng Nkhela, and Olivia Donalson. 'They Live in You' comes from the stage adaptation of 'The Lion King.' 
VIDEO: Disney On Broadway Sings 'Let It Go' On The Disney Holiday Singalong!

Tonight's ABC Disney Holiday Singalong included a very special performance from the Disney on Broadway family!
Wake Up With BWW 12/1: HAMILTON Could Be the First Musical to Re-Open on Broadway, and More!

Today's top stories: Hamilton could be the first to reopen, watch a clip from Patti Murin and Colin Donnell's concert with Seth Rudetsky, and more!
VIDEO: BTS Performs 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town' for THE DISNEY HOLIDAY SINGALONG

Ryan Seacrest returns to host a night of merry music and magic on “The Disney Holiday Singalong,” MONDAY, NOV. 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST). 
Photo Flash: First Look at Reunited Disney Casts in The Disney Holiday Singalong!

On Monday, November 30 (8pm), ABC will present 'The Disney Holiday Singalong,' the third iteration in the ratings phenomenon franchise, with Ryan Seacrest returning to host the night of merry music and magic. Celebrity performances and appearances for the festive special include Andrea Bocelli, BTS, Michael Bublé, Ciara, Chloe X Halle, Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert, Julianne Hough, Adam Lambert, Leslie Odom Jr., Katy Perry, P!NK and Kerry Washington.
VIDEO: Watch FROZEN, THE LION KING & ALADDIN Casts Reunite Onstage for the Disney Holiday Singalong!

For the first time since Broadway’s shutdown, Disney Theatrical Production’s Broadway casts of “The Lion King” and “Aladdin,” and North American Touring companies of “Frozen” return to The New Amsterdam Theatre to sing a special performance of “Let It Go.”
THE LION KING, ALADDIN, and FROZEN Casts to Reunite on ABC's DISNEY HOLIDAY SINGALONG

ABC has announced the lineup for “The Disney Holiday Singalong,” with Ryan Seacrest returning to host on Monday November 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST).
Photo Flash: THE LION KING Celebrates 22 Years on Broadway

The Lion King celebrates a landmark 22 years on Broadway today, Wednesday, November 13.
Meet The Current Cast of Creatures In THE LION KING On Broadway

Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life on stage each night in The Lion King. The Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of Disney's much-loved film transports audiences to a dazzling world of glorious colors, stunning effects and enchanting music to tell the story of Simba and his epic journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
Photo Flash: Ephraim Sykes and the Cast of THE LION KING Bring Down the House at BROADWAY AT W

Broadway at W Times Square continues to wow audiences and hotel guests with their new, hit concert series featuring Broadway cast members and their respective shows accompanied by acoustic guitar and cajon. On Sunday, March 19th, cast members from the Disney staple THE LION KING shared their amazing talents in the raw, up-close and intimate setting of W Times Square Hotel. Special guest host was HAMILTON star and NBC's Hairspray Live! 'Seaweed J. Stubbs' Ephraim Sykes. Scroll down for photos!
HAIRSPRAY LIVE!'s Ephraim M. Sykes to Host BROADWAY AT W This Weekend

NBC's Hairspray Live! star Ephraim M. Sykes joins the lineup this coming Sunday, March 19th as Special Guest host for the intimate acoustic concert series BROADWAY AT W.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nteliseng Nkhela been in?

Nteliseng Nkhela has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Nteliseng Nkhela been in?

Nteliseng Nkhela has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Nteliseng Nkhela's first West End show?

Nteliseng Nkhela's first West End show was The Lion King West End which opened in 2021

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