Broadway’s landmark musical event THE LION KING, the fourth longest-running show in Broadway history, is pleased to welcome ESTEBAN OLIVER as Zazu, beginning performances tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1, 2014.
Oliver joins the Broadway company straight from the Madrid production of THE LION KING, where he also played Zazu, making him the first Spanish musical theatre actor to perform the same leading role in both a Spanish and Broadway musical production. In celebration of Oliver’s bilingualism, for the first time in the history of the Broadway production, Spanish-language surprises will be incorporated into the show.
Ron Kollen, Senior Vice President for Disney Theatrical Productions International says, “We are thrilled to have Esteban Oliver join the Broadway company of The Lion King, bringing his wonderful performance of Zazu to New York audiences. Spanish audiences wholly embraced his hilarious performance in Madrid, and it is a testament to the incredible talent in the Madrid production that one of its leading actors will now be a part of the flagship Broadway production.”
ESTEBAN OLIVER’s Spanish credits include: Hello Dolly (Ambrose), Beauty and the Beast (Cogsworth), The Producers(u/s Roger, u/s Franz) Phantom of the Opera (Lefevre), Victor Victoria (Sal Andretti) and Mamma Mia! (Bill).
Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, THE LION KING is playing at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre (200 West 45th Street). For tickets, show information and performance schedule, call Ticketmaster’s Disney on Broadway hotline at866-870-2717 or visit online, LionKing.com.