Media Interviews

The Lion King in Monterrey, Mexico

National Museum of African American Music

CBS Chicago | Days of Giving

Lexington Theatre Company | Concert with the Stars

Lexington Theatre Company | Concert with the Stars

Quotes from the Media

“The vocals that soar above the rest belong to Rafiki (Gugwana Dlamini) and Simba (Darian Sanders). From the first moment, Dlamini grabs us by the heart with her jubilant, gloriously gritty tone in one of the most memorable songs from the score, “The Circle of Life.” Sanders’ rendition of “Endless Night” is simply stunning. He plays the role of Simba with a twinkle in his eye, but with honest vulnerability.”

(Video) Kentucky native, Darian Sanders talks about his first performance as part of a Broadway musical.

“Ruiz was joined by Lexington singer Darian Sanders, a Concert with the Stars regular who once again more than held his own with national talent. At the inaugural CWTS in 2015, he dazzled the audience teaming up with Broadway and TV star Jonathan Groff on the title song from “Hair.” His Saturday night turn with Ruiz followed his powerful rendition of “I’m Here” from “The Color Purple,” which was the evening’s first showstopper.”