Overview
- She begins performances in Sacramento at the Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center during the tour's three-week return engagement running January 7–25, 2026.
- Magudulela replaces Mukelisiwe Goba, who gave her final performance as Rafiki on January 4.
- This engagement marks her eighth production of The Lion King after appearances across France, Spain, Brazil, China, Germany, Australia, and Toronto in six languages.
- She joins principal cast members Peter Hargrave, David D’Lancy Wilson, Nick Cordileone, Nick LaMedica, Danny Grumich, Gilbert Domally, and Thembelihle Cele.
- The tour has run for more than 23 years with over 10,000 performances in more than 90 cities and over 25 million attendees, produced by Disney Theatrical Group with ongoing stewardship from Julie Taymor.