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Nick LaMedica

Birth Place: Newark, DE

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Nick LaMedica BIO

Nicki s a professional actor & puppeteer based in New York City. He is originally from Delaware, and dabbles in magic, juggling.
He has had some pretty amazing experiences as a puppeteer: touring the world with WAR HORSE, fight scenes with myself in HAND TO GOD, and even getting to work on TMNT 2: Out of the Shadows!​

Nick LaMedica STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Mint Theatre Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2019
Performer

[US Tour]
US National Tour, 2012
Performer

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2002
Zazu [Replacement]

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


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THE LION KING Tour Celebrates 22nd Anniversary in Minneapolis This Weekend


The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. The Lion King has returned to Minneapolis' historic Orpheum Theatre, where the Tony Award-winning Best Musical played its pre-Broadway run in 1997, and where the touring production is currently entertaining capacity houses through Sunday, April 28. 

THE LION KING North American Tour to Celebrate 22nd Anniversary


The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. Learn more about the show!

Cast Set For Disney's THE LION KING at DPAC


Casting has been announced for the DPAC engagement of Disney's The Lion King.

Review: THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis


What did our critic think of THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis? Giraffes gracefully strut, birds elegantly swoop, and gazelles leap with grace. The enchanting spectacle of the Serengeti unfolds before your eyes, as the majestic Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is the captivating return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Orpheum Theatre!

Interview: NICK LAMEDICA of THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis


Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Orpheum Theatre!

Review: Disney's THE LION KING Rules Once More at OC's Segerstrom Center


Now in its 27th year, Disney's game-changing, Tony Award-winning global megahit THE LION KING has once again taken over OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa for another month of performances that continues through February 25, 2024. Even today, the show still manages to elicit genuine wonder and awe for kids and adults alike.

Review: THE LION KING at Keller Auditorium


The reason this musical is the third-longest running in Broadway history (and that its Portland tour stop is three weeks rather than the typical one week) is because it’s truly magical.

Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING At Segerstrom Center For The Arts


Casting has been announced for Disney's The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Get the details on the upcoming production.

THE LION KING Will Welcome New 'Young Nala' and 'Young Simba' Next Week


The Lion King will welcome Annika Franklin and Nia Thompson as “Young Nala” and Ezekiel Kekuna and Albert Rhodes Jr. as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, December 5.

Photos: Get a First Look at THE LION KING's New Simba, Vincent Jamal Hooper


Get a first look at Vincent Jamal Hooper as Simba in THE LION KING on Broadway. Check out these behind-the-scenes photos and discover the magic of his performance in this iconic role. Don't miss this sneak peek at the talented actor's portrayal of Simba.

Vincent Jamal Hooper Joins THE LION KING as 'Simba' This Month


The Lion King will welcome Vincent Jamal Hooper as Simba beginning Tuesday, September 26. This marks his Broadway debut. Learn more about Hooper and The Lion King here!

THE LION KING North American Tour to Welcome Back Mukelisiwe Goba as 'Rafiki'


Get the latest news on Disney's The Lion King North American Tour as Mukelisiwe Goba makes a triumphant return as 'Rafiki'. Find out all the details and dates for this highly anticipated production.

Review: THE LION KING at The Kennedy Center


What did our critic think of THE LION KING AT THE KENNEDY CENTER at Opera House At The Kennedy Center?

THE LION KING to Return to Philadelphia for 4-Week Summer Engagement


Disney Theatrical Productions, along with the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization, is celebrating the eagerly-awaited return engagement of Disney's The Lion King for a 4-week summer engagement at the Academy of Music on the Kimmel Cultural Campus.

THE LION KING North American Tour to Welcome Back Syndee Winters as 'Nala'


The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome back Syndee Winters as “Nala” from August 22 through October 29, 2023. Learn how to purchase tickets to The Lion King!

THE LION KING Returns To Madison at Overture Center in May


Disney's The Lion King returns to Madison for the first time since May 2016 with a three-week return engagement at Overture Center for the Arts beginning Thursday, May 11 and playing through Sunday, May 28.

THE LION KING Comes to Toledo Next Month


The American Theatre Guild is thrilled to present the Toledo engagement of Disney’s The Lion King as a part of the 22–23 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO SERIES. Toledo’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Stranahan Theater stage from Wednesday, April 19 to Sunday, May 7. The press opening night is Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. 

Review: Disney's THE LION KING Wows at the Hollywood Pantages


From the moment Rafiki (Gugwana Dlamini) Shaman of the Pride Lands, heralded her recognizably famous opening note, the audience was uproarious.  Even as long as it’s been around, THE LION KING is still a wonder to behold. 

Photos: First Look at New Cast Members of THE LION KING North American Tour!


All new production photos have been released for Disney’s The Lion King North American tour, featuring Darian Sanders (Simba) and new cast members Peter Hargrave (Scar), Nick LaMedica (Zazu) and Khalifa White (Nala).

Review: THE LION KING at the Eccles Theater is a Feast for the Senses


Read what our critic through of the national tour of THE LION KING at the Eccles Theater is a spectacle like no other--a feast for the senses with eye-popping visuals and immersive music.  It thrills with its groundbreaking application of masks and cultural puppetry techniques, along with its ravishing use of light, shadow, and color. Its drumbeat is the heartbeat of the African savannah.

Nick LaMedica FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nick LaMedica been in?

Nick LaMedica has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Nick LaMedica been in?

Nick LaMedica has not appeared in the West End.

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