L. Steven Taylor: Broadway’s Mufasa on Acting and Inspiration

2026-03-03

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Broadway performer and children’s book author L. Steven Taylor joins Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani to share his inspiring journey from the Midwest to the Broadway stage. Growing up in Indiana, L. Steven Taylor discovered his passion for performance with the help of mentors and teachers who encouraged him to find his voice. Now starring as Mufasa in The Lion King on Broadway, he reflects on his path to becoming a professional actor and how he uses his platform to uplift others. In this episode of Showing Off, L. Steven Taylor d...

Broadway performer and children’s book author L. Steven Taylor joins Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani to share his inspiring journey from the Midwest to the Broadway stage.

Growing up in Indiana, L. Steven Taylor discovered his passion for performance with the help of mentors and teachers who encouraged him to find his voice. Now starring as Mufasa in The Lion King on Broadway, he reflects on his path to becoming a professional actor and how he uses his platform to uplift others.

In this episode of Showing Off, L. Steven Taylor discusses:

Growing up in Indiana and discovering theater
Mentorship and finding confidence as a performer
Life as a Broadway actor
Playing Mufasa in The Lion King on Broadway
Inspiring the next generation of artists
Writing his children’s book Sammy and His Lion

L. Steven also shares the story behind Sammy and His Lion, a heartfelt children’s book written to help kids big and small find their voices, courage, or confidence. It was inspired by his son and his experiences as an educator. This episode is a moving conversation about creativity, mentorship, and giving back to your community.

Showing Off with Brian Newman & Angie Pontani is a backstage pass into the lives of musicians, performers, and creative professionals. Each episode explores the highs, the failures, and the real stories behind building a career in entertainment.

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