Sam Linda, who has played Ed in the North American tour of Disney's The Lion King since 2024, will step into the role on Broadway from June 9 through September 6. Robb Sapp, who is currently playing Ed on Broadway, will take Linda’s place in the touring company for the same timeframe. Linda, who makes his Broadway debut as Ed, has previously performed at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:05PM on May 11, 2026