Orlando youngster Julian Villela is traveling the country as Simba in “The Lion King,” which soon will play Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center.

In the original film, Simba was tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King.

Darlene Drew is responsible for creating the musical's atmosphere, which helps bring the story to life. The show is playing ...