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June 8, 2023 60 mins

Brandon A. McCall, a native of Birmingham, Alabama currently stars as Simba in Disney’s THE LION KING on Broadway, having re-opened the show on Broadway in September 2021! 

McCall made his professional debut at the B Street Theatre in Sacramento, California performing in their school tour and children’s theatre. Later, he brought his talents back to his hometown and began performing with Red Mountain Theatre Company. Credits include SISTER ACT, DREAMGIRLS, SMOKEY JOE'S CAFÉ, Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID as Sebastian and in SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK with Birmingham Children's Theatre just to name a few. 

He has been in the films Woodlawn and The Deadliest Lie and looks forward to having a more significant presence in the TV/Film industry.

McCall’s journey with Disney's THE LION KING unfolded with the national tour as an ensemble member/Simba understudy. He soon earned the lead role as Simba on the tour. After an 18-month Broadway hiatus, McCall is currently playing the lead role as Simba on one of Broadway’s biggest stages in the heart of Times Square. He has also made appearances on Good Morning America, The View, ABC’s Queen Family Singalong, NPR’s Tiny Desk and more! 

He received his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Alabama State University. McCall was initiated into the Beta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He has also been inducted into the 2022 Class of ASU’s 50 Under 50. 

 

McCall is grateful to God for his wife, Denika, daughters, Bréa and Briley, family, friends, supporters and the wonderful blessings that have been afforded to him!

We’d love for you to give us a rating and a review! Many thanks to Brandon for appearing on this episode.

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