SPEF Brings The Lion King Jr. to the Stage for Its Annual Fundraising Musical

South Pasadena Educational Foundation (SPEF) and Upstage present the SPUSD production of Lion King Jr.

The Lion King tells the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as king. Along the way, the young lion encounters a colorful cast of characters, and must find his inner strength and confront his wicked Uncle Scar. Fifth-grade students from all three elementary schools start rehearsing their lines, songs, and dance numbers in October in preparation for Performance weekend in early February.

There are Four shows:
Friday, February 6, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, February, 7, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, February, 8, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://spef4kids.org/programs/spef-musicals/.

The show is not possible without the amazing leadership and creativity of Adrian Cohen, Artistic Director of Upstage Theatre Schools and his Team who help make sure the show can go on! Thank you!

Since 2011, SPEF has hired Upstage Theatre Schools to be the production team for SPEF’s 5th Grade Musical. Upstage Theatre Schools is a provider of performing arts education for young people aged 5-15 years old in many Southern Californian locations, including South Pasadena. For more information on Upstage, go to https://www.upstageschools.com.

South Pasadena Educational Foundation, 1100 El Centro St., South Pasadena, (626) 441-5810 or visit spef4kids.org.