December 18, 2025 • 8 mins
Ready to roar with some behind-the-scenes magic? Aaron Nelson, the powerhouse understudy for The Lion King at the Paramount, spills all the wild and wonderful details of life on stage.
What makes his story even more powerful is how his faith fuels every performance—he sees the stage as a place of worship, inspired by Psalm 9:2 and dedicated to his kids, Aiden and Autumn.
Click PLAY for a joyful mix of theater magic, family love, and faith-filled passion that will leave you smiling and inspired!
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GUEST: Aaron Nelson, Understudy for Lion King
EVENT: Lion King at the Paramount Theatre, now through January 4th
WEBSITE: https://www.stgpresents.org/events/disneys-the-lion-king/
What makes his story even more powerful is how his faith fuels every performance—he sees the stage as a place of worship, inspired by Psalm 9:2 and dedicated to his kids, Aiden and Autumn.
Click PLAY for a joyful mix of theater magic, family love, and faith-filled passion that will leave you smiling and inspired!
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GUEST: Aaron Nelson, Understudy for Lion King
EVENT: Lion King at the Paramount Theatre, now through January 4th
WEBSITE: https://www.stgpresents.org/events/disneys-the-lion-king/
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