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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Premiere, 2021
Ensemble

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

Simba [Replacement]

Performer (Swing) [Replacement]


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Photos: DISNEY'S THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years In The West End With A Special Third Act

Disney’s THE LION KING celebrated 25 triumphant years in the West End’s Lyceum Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday, 20 October with a special gala performance attended by the original creatives of the show including Julie Taymor, Lebo M, Richard Hudson, Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers and Donald Holder. Check out photos from the event here!
Interview: Owen Chaponda and Merryl Ansah on Getting Fit for the Stage and Why There's Nothing Like THE LION KING

Owen Chaponda and Merryl Ansah chat about about their return to The Lion King as the new Simba and Nala
Owen Chaponda and Merryl Ansah Will Join THE LION KING in London This Spring

The award-winning West End production of Disney’s THE LION KING will welcome Owen Chaponda (Back to the Future; The Colour Purple) and Merryl Ansah (Heathers; Crazy for You), who will step into the iconic roles of ‘Simba’ and ‘Nala’, this spring.
Curve Will Re-Release SUNSET BOULEVARD AT HOME This May

Curve's streamed production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical reunited company members from the award-winning 2017 Made at Curve touring production. The show ran 22 December 2020 to 17 January 2021 and was seen by almost 15,000 people across 45 countries.
Curve Announces Extension of THE COLOR PURPLE AT HOME Through 16 March

Leicester's Curve theatre has announced plans to extend its streamed run of The Color Purple – at Home due to audience demand. Produced in association with Birmingham Hippodrome, the musical will now stream online until Tuesday 16 March.
Review Roundup: THE COLOR PURPLE - AT HOME From Curve Leicester; What Did the Critics Think?

Curve is now streaming The Color Purple online. The production is led by T'Shan Williams as Celie, with Danielle Fiamanya as Nettie, Karen Mavundukure as Sofia, Ako Mitchell as Mister and Simon Anthony Rhoden as Harpo. Also returning to Curve is Carly Mercedes Dyer, joining the cast as Shug Avery.
Photo Flash: Behind the Scenes of Curve Leicester's THE COLOR PURPLE - AT HOME

Following the success of its recent five-star production of Sunset Boulevard – at Home, Curve will stream The Color Purple online between Tue 16 Feb and Sun 7 Mar, in association with Birmingham Hippodrome.
Curve To Stream THE COLOR PURPLE AT HOME In Association With Birmingham Hippodrome

Following the success of its recent five-star production of Sunset Boulevard – at Home, Curve has announced plans to also stream The Color Purple online between Tue 16 Feb and Sun 7 Mar, in association with Birmingham Hippodrome.
Leicester Curve to Begin Streaming THE COLOR PURPLE Next Month

The Birmingham Hippodrome and Leicester's Curve production of The Color Purple is set to stream next month following the great success Sunset Boulevard. 
Curve Leicester Extends Run of SUNSET BOULEVARD

Due to popular demand, Leicester's Curve theatre has today announced plans to extend the run of its critically acclaimed Sunset Boulevard – at Home, to Sunday 17 Jan.
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Curve Leicester's SUNSET BOULEVARD Concert

Leicester's Curve theatre is now streaming a virtual version of Sunset Boulevard in Concert.
Photo Flash: First Look at Curve's SUNSET BOULEVARD in Concert

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Leicester’s Curve theatre will stream a virtual version of Sunset Boulevard in Concert.
Further Casting and New Dates Announced For Socially Distanced Season At Curve

Leicester's Curve theatre has revealed new dates and further casting for its upcoming season of socially distanced performances.
VIDEO: Christopher Lloyd Meets Roger Bart as Dr. Emmett L. Brown in New BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Trailer

Back to the Future the Musical will open at Manchester Opera House on 20 February for a strictly limited 12-week season, finishing on 17 May. The first official trailer has been released for the show! In the trailer, original Doctor Emmett Brown, Christopher Lloyd meets the musical's Roger Bart!
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For BACK TO THE FUTURE the Musical

Rehearsal images have been released for the upcoming musical adaptation of BACK TO THE FUTURE!
Full Cast Announced For BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL

Producer Colin Ingram and the creators of the film Back To The Future, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, have announced the full cast for the world premiere of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical, which will open at the Manchester Opera House on 20 February 2020 for a strictly limited 12-week season, finishing on 17 May, prior to transferring to the West End.
Photo Flash: Inside The Opening Night Party of THE COLOR PURPLE at Leicester Curve

Leicester's Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome's production of Tony Award-winning Broadway production The Color Purple opened last night at Curve. The show will play there until 13 July, and then at Birmingham Hippodrome 16-30 July. See opening night party photographs!
Photo Flash: First Look at Birmingham Hippodrome and Leicester Curve's THE COLOR PURPLE

Birmingham Hippodrome and Leicester's Curve have released the first production images from The Color Purple, which has its official opening night at Curve tonight. Made in the Midlands, this brand new production comes to Birmingham Hippodrome from 16th - 20th July 2019.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the Leicester Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome's THE COLOR PURPLE

Get a peek inside the rehearsal room of Leicester's Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome's upcoming co-production of The Color Purple.
T'Shan Williams Replaces Seyi Omooba in THE COLOR PURPLE

It was recently announced that T'Shan Williams will play the role of Celie at the upcoming Curve, Leicester and Birmingham Hippodrome production of The Color Purple.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Owen Chaponda been in?

Owen Chaponda has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Owen Chaponda been in?

Owen Chaponda has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Owen Chaponda's first West End show?

Owen Chaponda's first West End show was The Lion King West End which opened in 2021

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