Emotional Onstage Surprise for Cast Member from THE LION KING

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10 жыл бұрын

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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@gibbsisawesome 10 жыл бұрын

Jesus... I thought my senior year of high school was busy. This chick did that AND eight shows a week? Girl deserves a Tony.

@alexander.tahtadjian 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@BabsChannel 4 жыл бұрын

@@alexander.tahtadjian It isn't that astonishing. There have always been children on Broadway. Most did finish their schooling.

@miauaslano 4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@BabsChannel 4 жыл бұрын

@@miauaslano Good.

@GeorgiaRattlesnake 3 жыл бұрын

Tyler Tremallose That’s what I did because of my seizures and epilepsy.

@jester5019 7 жыл бұрын

... the first lion in history to get a high school diploma

@patrick06 7 жыл бұрын

hahahaha :'D

@bucketstove 6 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@ste8025 6 жыл бұрын

Heh heh

@Drace90 4 жыл бұрын

A big step forward for the lion rights movement!

@cassiebanaszek453 4 жыл бұрын

She clearly had the necessary koala-fications.

@Jeanjellybean13 9 жыл бұрын

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

@WTH828 9 жыл бұрын

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!

@jennplatypus 9 жыл бұрын

TheNancyc1 Yes it is. She is part of the touring Gazelle cast, but they are considered a part of the touring professional "Broadway Cast".

@jaypond4368 9 жыл бұрын

***** 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.

@JaredGoerke 8 жыл бұрын

+Joseph Ponce If only that were true. You can be a Tony winner and still have trouble finding work on Broadway.

@KingdomHeartsFan3211 8 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is amazing! But she wasn't--ISN'T--on Broadway; she was on the touring production.

@drumma4lyfe06 10 жыл бұрын

Wait...she just graduated high school and she's on...Broadway?!??!?!?!? Wow...her resume is complete!

@disneydreamerdancer 9 жыл бұрын

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. :)

@TylerRakstis 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@KingdomHeartsFan3211 8 жыл бұрын

Uhh...what? They clearly said she was TOURING across North America.

@spazsophie97 7 жыл бұрын

But touring with a Broadway national tour company!

@HeyItsSarah30 5 жыл бұрын

drumma4lyfe06 Hayley Kilgore (from once on this island is 18 too!) Some even start as little kids!!

@bellarose778 9 жыл бұрын

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

@knighttime8301 4 жыл бұрын

Aw. That’s so sweet!

@Neevkl_7 4 жыл бұрын

Bella Rose good luck

@padwicin01 Жыл бұрын

Did you make it?

@Samuel-b 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@jesslynch94 6 жыл бұрын

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

@1996jacksparrow 10 жыл бұрын

A senior in HighSchool and Nala on Broadway ? Wow

@WTH828 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@upintheizzy 9 жыл бұрын

TheNancyc1 Don't be a stickler.

@porcelaindolli3 8 жыл бұрын

+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.

@WTH828 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@daniellecozzetto5802 4 жыл бұрын

IT’S NOT BROADWAY.

@tamarahcamera 9 жыл бұрын

I just saw her last night and I assumed she was in her 20's. She is literal goals

@ylanalasagna3071 8 жыл бұрын

Right

@JoannaShin 9 жыл бұрын

the kid on the left is SO happy for her hahaha. This made me tear up..

@tealwashablemarker8886 6 жыл бұрын

he's young simba i'm pretty sure lol

@sc4739 4 жыл бұрын

Hes waiting to graduate grade school so he can get the same love from the crew

@ehidunno9737 4 жыл бұрын

I think it was so cool that the puppet actors stayed in character the whole time!

@shnabiha 10 жыл бұрын

i wish to graduate this way.

@rocknroll20024 10 жыл бұрын

Sharifah Nabiha me too

@wendygarcia3018 9 жыл бұрын

Me 3

@josejuliangonzalez9216 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@coolbasset 8 жыл бұрын

Scar looks thrilled.

@LchanOtakudom 8 жыл бұрын

He's always thrilled! ;D

@stefansalvatierra4913 2 жыл бұрын

He just can’t leap for joy. Bad back y’know?

@cassandrafaithstrand9372 5 жыл бұрын

I love the puppet Zazu’s mini Graduation hat, it’s so cute

@Elysia63 4 жыл бұрын

I really hadn't noticed that!!

@declanfoxsplendidltefox6228 3 жыл бұрын

It is awesome Right?

@relientkrox1234 8 жыл бұрын

oh my gosh! she's in high school and in a famous broadway show. she must be so kick ass!! go her!

@amandagrace31 7 жыл бұрын

High School?? She is young to be in broadway! What amazing talent!

@Zolwena 6 жыл бұрын

How awesome of you to not only recognize this accomplishment, but also to do this onstage! Crying while I am typing!

@tealwashablemarker8886 6 жыл бұрын

I love how even the guys in the back with the animal puppets were waving the paws up and down in celebration

@emilynicole1234 9 жыл бұрын

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!

@AlexMcGillvrey 10 жыл бұрын

I saw the tour version of the Lion King Broadway musical 2 years ago and will never forget that day. What a great musical.

@itseilleenroman287 8 жыл бұрын

I like the guy presenting the award,

@uzziah02072011 3 жыл бұрын

You mean Mufasa

@KarlaLopez-qi9yd 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. I’m 16 and all my respect for this young talented girl!!!!!!

@etaylor146 9 жыл бұрын

holy shit that's impressive hasn't graduated yet but still made it to Broadway

@hillyplays29 4 жыл бұрын

This brought me to tears! I know it was 5 years ago but congratulations!

@lydiawilliams7964 3 жыл бұрын

Nia my cousin my sister I'm so very proud of you

@tawnyclawx 10 жыл бұрын

I knew 2014 was an amazing year to graduate. Great job Nia.

@TheLilScarab 5 жыл бұрын

Love how Scar is trying not to cry

@Antwanette0386 8 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@alexander.tahtadjian 4 жыл бұрын

she’s a true talent being able to handle both senior year of high school and 8 shows a week in a broadway show.

@evolvedturtleproductions7600 7 жыл бұрын

I love how everyone is still in character! I wish I was a part of this show...

@gratuitytucci 7 жыл бұрын

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. 🐒🐵🐶

@DisabledComics1995 Жыл бұрын

And y’all the kid playing young Simba is SO HAPPY AND PROUD OF HER I LOVE IT

@aaronshowalter9459 6 жыл бұрын

Nia Holloway YOU GO GIRL!

@LukaGreen 6 жыл бұрын

My left ear really enjoyed this

@WarriorIcebreath 4 жыл бұрын

that is ADORABLE omg she really deserves it, what a feat. what a cast

@faeryb0mb517 4 жыл бұрын

This is the sweetest most blessed thing i've ever come across.

@verticalsmurf 9 жыл бұрын

Such lovely recognition for her efforts.

@Imnottheonlyone 9 жыл бұрын

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. :)

@fritzgfeller 9 жыл бұрын

Very sweet. This must be like one big family

@aimeedooley5995 4 жыл бұрын

As a NHS Blue Devil alumn, all I can say is congratulations to an amazing young woman!

@chrisssnackgame5440 4 жыл бұрын

Awww thats something nice. Thanks for sharing.

@cherabimholy4407 9 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Miss Nila Holloway for your success , we loooooove you sooooooo much !

@Ranney165 9 жыл бұрын

It's kind of amazing that someone can be in high school and tour on stage at the same time as a play member.

@puppetshack4931 4 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome good for her! Awesome lion king family

@jamesparker1387 9 жыл бұрын

This reminds you that even those within show-business are indeed... human.

@Elysia63 4 жыл бұрын

I hadn't really noticed that!!!!

@noiku 4 жыл бұрын

this is so darn nice, i can't believe it! so sweet!

@urbancowgirl2245 5 жыл бұрын

Nia Holloway is AMAZING. Saw her as Nala. She is an incredible singer.

@TaylorMG47 10 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Nia! That's so awesome! :D

@hannahrosereviews5073 9 жыл бұрын

Dude! I wish I graduated with that much style!!!

@kaitlinmcneely9475 4 жыл бұрын

Now THAT’S commitment right there! Wow!

@m1y00t00b 9 жыл бұрын

Beautiful to have such thoughtful and loving people in one's life.

@theresaivy7274 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Kyolover8 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@ZestyB888 7 жыл бұрын

This is so pure

@caitolent 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@YoutubeOverTV 4 жыл бұрын

I really love these people. So amazing. Congratulations!!

@daninmills 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@brianbanks8042 5 жыл бұрын

This defines celebrating excellence! 💕

@myownme53 7 жыл бұрын

What a great great talent she has.! Amaging!!!!

@macycrockens1173 7 жыл бұрын

I saw this cast last night and I am amazed how they put all of this is put together it's amazing

@phillickman9053 8 жыл бұрын

I'm cry for her

@a-bittersweet-tragedy0203 6 жыл бұрын

I’m actually crying

@whatdoyousuppose 10 жыл бұрын

Awww! This is adorable, congrats Nia!

@HMSPerformingArts 6 жыл бұрын

love the mortar board on Zazu!!

@NikkiRikki 8 жыл бұрын

SHE WAS ONLY IN HIGH SCHOOL?! She's absolutely fantastic

@nursabrina8397 6 жыл бұрын

i can't even imagine the struggle she face i mean studying for 8 hours and practicing the play woah thats commitment 😱👏🏻👏🏻

@MrBarnardoo98 10 жыл бұрын

WOWWWW! Beautiful!!!She rocks!! What an unbelievable accomplishment right after graduating from high school! Wow! inspiring!

@tawnyclawx 9 жыл бұрын

She was on Broadway, and in the show, even before graduating from high school.

@Natty2Lyte757 9 жыл бұрын

She is amazing! Congratulations! I wish you much more success in life!

@sibleyboys5002 6 жыл бұрын

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!!

@Iamhannah129 8 жыл бұрын

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??

@georgepelham5425 8 жыл бұрын

JOHN CENA

@cosmicsmemedump4629 8 жыл бұрын

+Rebel Gaming They walked right into that one! X'D

@faithmynameisfaith6731 7 жыл бұрын

Rebel Cuber More like.. HERCULES MULLIGAN!!

@Shadowthehedgehog623 4 жыл бұрын

I saw this cast perform they were absolutely incredible

@gleelover150 7 жыл бұрын

I saw her live two nights ago and she was absolutely amazing!!!

@borahearttt5060 6 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!! Congrats to you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😁

@dietriterocks 8 жыл бұрын

The tears! The tears! I'm late but the tears were streaming.

@melmunson07 9 жыл бұрын

Way to go class of 2014!!!!

@lilyeliason9290 9 жыл бұрын

She must have been so devoted to do that wow!

@nataliefreeman-clark3016 9 жыл бұрын

She is amazing.

@alyzu4755 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing! And what a wonderful tribute to her. 🥰

@queen_vicky3488 4 жыл бұрын

Man I miss nia so much I am so proud of her we used to be good friends when I was younger

@ianhimmelstein5915 3 жыл бұрын

She definitely always got the leads in her school musicals

@PhantomDrums917 9 жыл бұрын

Just saw Nia and this company in Philadelphia last night. An amazing troupe of actors, the show was wonderful!! Go see it before it closes on Sunday. Academy of Music at Broad and Locust.

@ninhafer7 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@RandaLeigh18 9 жыл бұрын

Man, now I'm wishing this would be my graduation ceremony 😔 Btw, I giggled when Zazu came out with a cap and diploma 😁

@katrinavortex4267 7 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! Congrats!! I bet the years of high school were worth it!!

@tiny.dancer8570 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE THIS! CONGRATULATIONS NIA!!!

@kylgrv 10 жыл бұрын

That's incredible. Congratulations Nia!

@DiCaprioAngel 7 жыл бұрын

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!

@LoriWolfcat 4 жыл бұрын

Aww I love this! They really are like a family. 😸

@josejuliangonzalez9216 4 жыл бұрын

Lori Wolfcat me too

@jadewong1 5 жыл бұрын

SHE JUST GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL!? THE SO AWESOME!

@angelamammel5859 10 жыл бұрын

Awww!!!! Congrats Nia!!! :)

@TheLilScarab 5 жыл бұрын

young Nala giving adult Nala a congratulatory sash that is very symbolic

@ellejae1821 9 жыл бұрын

HAT'S DOWN TO NIA!

@ThePlumOf 8 жыл бұрын

What is this strange liquid seeping from my eyes?

@olabisikuku2356 8 жыл бұрын

It's tears, kiddo, it's crying tears, get used to it, you'll experience it every time you see something sad or emotional.

@dietriterocks 8 жыл бұрын

+Adil Sunesara lmao

@avadubbs1160 5 жыл бұрын

I can’t this is so amazing 😭❤️

@amandatelling134 9 жыл бұрын

This is such a sweet and thoughtful thing to do!

@andsoshebecameaphoenixandf561 4 жыл бұрын

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.