Emotional Onstage Surprise for Cast Member from THE LION KING
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- Опубликовано: 9 июн 2014
- The touring cast of THE LION KING takes a moment to celebrate graduating high school senior Nia Holloway and the class of 2014!
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THE LION KING continues ascendant as one of the most popular stage musicals in the world, with a worldwide gross exceeds that of any film, Broadway show or other entertainment title in box office history. Winner of six 1998 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The LION KING has also earned more than 70 major arts awards in America and worldwide. The show’s director, costume designer and mask co-designer Julie Taymor continues to play an integral part in the show’s ongoing success, and holds the honor of the first woman to win a Tony Award for Direction of a Musical. 
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Jesus... I thought my senior year of high school was busy. This chick did that AND eight shows a week? Girl deserves a Tony.
BaileyG damn........she’s a true talent being able to handle both senior year of high school and 8 shows a week in a broadway show.
@@alexander.tahtadjian It isn't that astonishing. There have always been children on Broadway. Most did finish their schooling.
@@BabsChannel with younger children like young Nala/Simba there are labor laws meaning that they will do a max of say 2 shows a week. And at some point they would also age out of that role too.
At least for the West End production, they have around 10 kids total between young Nala and Simba.
My equivalent of senior year was bloody brutal (more difficult than uni) and I've have found doing 8 shows a week while touring doing that amount of schooling impossible.
@@miauaslano Good.
Tyler Tremallose That’s what I did because of my seizures and epilepsy.
... the first lion in history to get a high school diploma
hahahaha :'D
😂😂
Heh heh
A big step forward for the lion rights movement!
She clearly had the necessary koala-fications.
Wait...she just graduated high school and she's on...Broadway?!??!?!?!? Wow...her resume is complete!
I know right?! I envy her, I move to South America when I was fourteen (Three years ago) Now I can't find a decent job, I love singing, dancing and acting, my dream is to be on Broadway and I haven't even graduated yet. She's lucky, I'm so happy for her. :)
Isn't it funny that Zazu has a college graduate hat and is carrying her diploma and Young Simba has given her flowers.Nice when the curtain drops you see Timon waving goodbye. 1:50 probably one the audiences or ensemble animals playing a zebra whinny.
Uhh...what? They clearly said she was TOURING across North America.
But touring with a Broadway national tour company!
drumma4lyfe06 Hayley Kilgore (from once on this island is 18 too!) Some even start as little kids!!
She must have been very very busy all the time. Being on Broadway and completing high school. It's amazing she hasn't fallen asleep on stage yet
I think that was actually a traveling show of the lion king. He said "touring all over North America". None the less, performing and traveling for the show while completing high school is an amazing accomplishment!
TheNancyc1 Yes it is. She is part of the touring Gazelle cast, but they are considered a part of the touring professional "Broadway Cast".
***** Heck yeah, but she is pretty much set for life with a performance like this on her resume. She will not have trouble finding work in theater.
+Joseph Ponce If only that were true. You can be a Tony winner and still have trouble finding work on Broadway.
Yes, it is amazing! But she wasn't--ISN'T--on Broadway; she was on the touring production.
A senior in HighSchool and Nala on Broadway ? Wow
Although they are considered a professional Broadway cast, this particular cast was not "On Broadway". "On Broadway" actually refers to only being in NYC, whereas this particular production was a traveling show.
TheNancyc1 Don't be a stickler.
+TheNancyc1 You're technically correct, they're not On Broadway......they are so much BETTER. They are giving the gift of this wonderful experiences to numerous states and countries.
I didn't mean anything bad by it or to be disrespectful. I was just trying to educate. I love musical theatre no matter what form it comes in.
IT’S NOT BROADWAY.
Nia is such a kind and amazing person. I tweeted her saying my dream is to be on The Lion King Broadway when I get older. And she is so sweet she told me to reach for my dreams and be the best I can be! She is so kind and humble I wish for her the best life can offer her and to always believe in herself as she has believed in me. I will always chase my dreams and be the best I can be. Thank you Nia Holloway for believing in me and thank you for helping me believe in myself! Love you
Aw. That’s so sweet!
Bella Rose good luck
Did you make it?
This was a very emotional video in my opinion. It's amazing how nia had to do 8 shows a week for an entire year while still studying to finish high school, and yet she still managed to do it all because she was such a hard working lady. May she continue to have a very successful life and career in the future.
Samuel Black I took 2 months off school for a local show and teaching myself income tax kicked my ass, I couldn’t imagine 8 mo this woman is a legend
the kid on the left is SO happy for her hahaha. This made me tear up..
he's young simba i'm pretty sure lol
Hes waiting to graduate grade school so he can get the same love from the crew
I just saw her last night and I assumed she was in her 20's. She is literal goals
Right
I think it was so cool that the puppet actors stayed in character the whole time!
I love the puppet Zazu’s mini Graduation hat, it’s so cute
I really hadn't noticed that!!
It is awesome Right?
How awesome of you to not only recognize this accomplishment, but also to do this onstage! Crying while I am typing!
High School?? She is young to be in broadway! What amazing talent!
oh my gosh! she's in high school and in a famous broadway show. she must be so kick ass!! go her!
I love how even the guys in the back with the animal puppets were waving the paws up and down in celebration
i wish to graduate this way.
Sharifah Nabiha me too
Me 3
Me too
I saw the tour version of the Lion King Broadway musical 2 years ago and will never forget that day. What a great musical.
Scar looks thrilled.
He's always thrilled! ;D
He just can’t leap for joy. Bad back y’know?
Wow. I’m 16 and all my respect for this young talented girl!!!!!!
I just graduated and there's no way I'd have been able to handle all that while being in a Broadway show. Congrats to Nia!
Love how Scar is trying not to cry
I knew 2014 was an amazing year to graduate. Great job Nia.
she’s a true talent being able to handle both senior year of high school and 8 shows a week in a broadway show.
Such lovely recognition for her efforts.
Proud of this young lady and all those working hard to achieve their goals!!!! THIS WAS REALLY SWEET OF HER FELLOW CAST MEMBERS!!! God's love and blessings!!!
holy shit that's impressive hasn't graduated yet but still made it to Broadway
And y’all the kid playing young Simba is SO HAPPY AND PROUD OF HER I LOVE IT
Wow! She's on Broadway while being in high school and she's just graduating high school! I am surprised she's hasn't fallen out on stage yet. She sounds pretty amazing. 🐒🐵🐶
Very sweet. This must be like one big family
This brought me to tears! I know it was 5 years ago but congratulations!
Nia my cousin my sister I'm so very proud of you
Beautiful to have such thoughtful and loving people in one's life.
My left ear really enjoyed this
It's kind of amazing that someone can be in high school and tour on stage at the same time as a play member.
This reminds you that even those within show-business are indeed... human.
I hadn't really noticed that!!!!
I like the guy presenting the award,
You mean Mufasa
SHE WAS ONLY IN HIGH SCHOOL?! She's absolutely fantastic
So cool! After all her hard, her company was justifiably proud of her. Congratulations young lady into her company good for you for being one of the good guys yeah.
that is ADORABLE omg she really deserves it, what a feat. what a cast
That’s awesome good for her! Awesome lion king family
Hold a sec, who are the HATERS disliking this??!! they need to grow up. THIS IS AN AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT!!! BROADWAY BEFORE HIGHSCHOOL ABD STILL FINISHED!!! BLESSED YOUNG WOMAN!!! VERY TALENTED!!
This is the sweetest most blessed thing i've ever come across.
As a NHS Blue Devil alumn, all I can say is congratulations to an amazing young woman!
I love how everyone is still in character!
I wish I was a part of this show...
This is so pure
I really love these people. So amazing. Congratulations!!
i can't even imagine the struggle she face i mean studying for 8 hours and practicing the play woah thats commitment 😱👏🏻👏🏻
I'm impressed she even chose to pursue a complete high school education. She clearly already achieved an enormous goal and will continue to go on and achieve more, with or without a diploma. The fact that she persevered for something she didn't technically need because she wanted to continue to better her life is inspiring.
Awww thats something nice. Thanks for sharing.
Nia Holloway YOU GO GIRL!
Nia Holloway is AMAZING. Saw her as Nala. She is an incredible singer.
WOWWWW! Beautiful!!!She rocks!! What an unbelievable accomplishment right after graduating from high school! Wow! inspiring!
She was on Broadway, and in the show, even before graduating from high school.
Congratulations Nia! That's so awesome! :D
I saw them in San Antonio back in December. I thought she was in her 20's! Wow! That's true dedication!
To Nia, congratulations on not only becoming a lead role in one of the most beautiful musicals but doing it while finishing high school. Wonderful job, dear. You're gonna go far. I envy you. :)
this is so darn nice, i can't believe it! so sweet!
That's flipping cool to see a fellow Georgian on Broadway and before finishing high school even. I know this way a long time ago but still Congratulations Nia. Keep up the great work.
She definitely always got the leads in her school musicals
I saw the show a few months before this video was made and I had no IDEA she was still in high school. That's amazing. She's amazing.
This defines celebrating excellence! 💕
I'm cry for her
Awww! This is adorable, congrats Nia!
I’m actually crying
Congratulations Miss Nila Holloway for your success , we loooooove you sooooooo much !
Amazing!
And what a wonderful tribute to her. 🥰
8 shows a week for an entire year (not to mention rehearsals)! YOU GO GIRL! So proud. WOW! How many of us would have a full time job while in high school? Goosebumps!
She is amazing.
She is amazing! Congratulations! I wish you much more success in life!
I saw this cast last night and I am amazed how they put all of this is put together it's amazing
Now THAT’S commitment right there! Wow!
Dude! I wish I graduated with that much style!!!
young Nala giving adult Nala a congratulatory sash that is very symbolic
What a great great talent she has.! Amaging!!!!
She must have been so devoted to do that wow!
I saw this cast perform they were absolutely incredible
Way to go class of 2014!!!!
SHE JUST GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL!? THE SO AWESOME!
I saw her live two nights ago and she was absolutely amazing!!!
She isn't on "Broadway" she's touring with the national cast of The Lion King but thats still equally as amazing !
Man I miss nia so much I am so proud of her we used to be good friends when I was younger
HAT'S DOWN TO NIA!
Unreal!!! Someone in high school landed Nala, that's freaking amazing!!!
I LOVE THIS! CONGRATULATIONS NIA!!!
love the mortar board on Zazu!!
Man, now I'm wishing this would be my graduation ceremony 😔 Btw, I giggled when Zazu came out with a cap and diploma 😁
I can’t this is so amazing 😭❤️
Yay!!! Congrats!! I bet the years of high school were worth it!!
I just came home from watching them all live on Broadway and she, along with her cast members, were absolutely amazing! A performance I will never forget!
Wow!!!! Congrats to you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😁
This is so sweet :') She must be pretty amazing to be balancing all that work and study! Also, can anyone please tell me the name of the actor who plays Zazu here??
JOHN CENA
+Rebel Gaming They walked right into that one! X'D
Rebel Cuber More like..
HERCULES MULLIGAN!!
That's incredible. Congratulations Nia!
The tears! The tears! I'm late but the tears were streaming.
That's so sweet of the cast! Congrats!
That's our fam Kimberely Scott we are one!
Aww that is beautiful....getting all teary :)
I guess the 112 that disliked this video didnt graduate from high school... what a shame.
Congrats girl!
Awww!!!! Congrats Nia!!! :)
she is 15. Wow. That's amazing.
I’m super late Im just seeing this video first time now. Usually in america seniors are 17/18 years old idk where you got 15
My family and I had the amazing pleasure of seeing this show in Miami with this very cast. We were so blown away and this young lady Nia Halloway graced us with her performance. Her talent, grace, her aura seeped to every person in the room. She is a testimony of hard work, determination, and what it means to truly achieve your dreams. Congratulations 🎉👏❣️ what an amazing journey you have under your belt. May God continue to bless you.
Aww I love this! They really are like a family. 😸
Lori Wolfcat me too
This is such a sweet and thoughtful thing to do!
Congratulations, Nia! And a special thanks to you and the almost 30 LION KING cast members who performed in an Atlanta benefit cabaret in April to raise much-needed funds for Broadway Cares and Joining Hearts.