Hercules on Stage

[UmbrellaFish]

Rumor: a Broadway World forum member spotted a (since deleted) job posting that stated “The New Amsterdam Theater is currently seeking friendly, enthusiastic, and reliable individuals with strong communication skills to join the Ushering Team for the opening of one of our shows in September.”

This has led some forum members to speculate Aladdin may be closing for Hercules to move in.

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmes ... ad=1159124

[Sotiris]

I don't buy it. As much as I would love to see Hercules open on Broadway, there's just no way Disney would close down Aladdin when it's consistently one of Broadway's top earners. Just this past week, Aladdin was the #4 highest-grossing show after The Lion King, Wicked, and Hamilton.

[UmbrellaFish]

Yes, the forum members point that out. It is very strange, and the reference to “opening” a show may have been in error, or even for a one-night limited engagement.

[Sotiris]

Hercules is coming to the West End!

Disney Theatrical Group has confirmed the opening of Disney's new production of Hercules, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London's West End in summer 2025. With music and lyrics by Alan Menken and David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah and co-choreography by Tanisha Scott, Hercules is inspired by the 1997 Academy Award®-nominated animated film of the same name from Walt Disney Studios.

Source: https://www.disneyonstage.co.uk/hercules-the-musical


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[PatchofBlue]

Cool ... so it's even FURTHER away from me now.

Oh, well. I'm happy that the show is getting to find new life. Surely this will at least mean an official cast recording.

[Sotiris]

Videos from the Hercules performance at the Disney on Broadway presentation at the D23 Expo.

https://x.com/Variety/status/1822110609355555092
https://x.com/THR/status/1822111285515055501
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https://x.com/ENTAffair/status/1822111293597511879/
https://x.com/Attractions/status/1822110143376769404/
https://x.com/WDWNT/status/1822110511573741765/
https://x.com/DLPReport/status/1822109758020608186
https://x.com/DisneyFoodBlog/status/182 ... 527868956/
https://x.com/ericthomaschu/status/1822111792598008284/
https://x.com/MaximeGueny/status/1822112753609306384/
https://x.com/Woow_Lucas/status/1822112644276302327/
https://x.com/hecallsmePP/status/1822280873657716885/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edRXjRuLdiY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDmTzTf4TzQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqwWprwJTtM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKpH2UzLrQo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZh5UI5ytcI
https://youtu.be/1okLji9M1ck?si=MOCJGH-_xoV_9HPs&t=257
https://youtu.be/hCA1JPgghGI?si=GWT5EpnOSLIF1Cif&t=2242

[Sotiris]

A Hercules stage adaptation is coming to the Disney Cruise Line. The cut song "Shooting Star" is going to be included in the show.

Your favorite Greek gladiator will take center stage onboard the Disney Destiny in an all-new, Broadway-style show, “Disney Hercules” when the ship sets sail in November 2025. This lively retelling of the popular Walt Disney Animation Studios film will feature the iconic music and larger-than-life characters we all know and love from the original movie, presented in an all-new way.

Developed exclusively for the Disney Destiny, “Disney Hercules” will stay true to the story and spirit of the film while showcasing a bold, modern adaptation tailor-made for the stage. The production will draw on the creative team’s extensive and diverse experience that ranges from theatre to pop music. Get ready for show-stopping musical numbers, incredible vocals, stunning visuals, immersive projection effects and so much more!

Like the film, the Muses will be the show’s storytellers and take you on the journey through this ancient tale of good vs. evil. The show will include all the beloved songs from the film, so be prepared to go the distance! Plus, the theatrical debut of heartful ballad “Shooting Star.” The new musical arrangements in “Disney Hercules” will emphasize the pop and gospel influences that make this soundtrack iconic to so many fans.

Source: https://disneyparksblog.com/dcl/disney- ... tage-show/


Announcement at the D23 Expo and Susan Egan's performance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmA8W28W9qs
https://youtu.be/Aug7_DmoRdI?si=zroy_9gL5Eb0ffS6&t=5782
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https://youtu.be/AE7Mj6eaWJo?si=-mbxzBa-0RA40m57&t=7151
https://youtu.be/ylUElSBnHAA?si=dfjyAE5bpEEwbns5&t=5857
https://youtu.be/p_NCWLzuTYQ?si=UUHiNgGfZzxmQI_w&t=5873
https://youtu.be/BTEWXupJ7hU?si=AdX_lG6HuQp5Fqmn&t=132
https://youtu.be/TPCG1j8OHTM?si=ZcrflA4vFnpWszre&t=5720
https://youtu.be/_dv58qJkO8c?si=ldLEPZ1reMWEBAxl&t=702
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[Sotiris]

Teaser poster and teaser trailer for the West End production.


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Promos & Featurettes:
https://www.facebook.com/herculesonstag ... 9061334112
https://www.facebook.com/herculesonstag ... 2638364594
https://www.facebook.com/herculesonstag ... 108525584/
https://www.facebook.com/herculesonstag ... 629506850/

[Farerb]

Luke Brady - Go the Distance:
https://youtu.be/W37d7QK7xnk?si=Mo58_cEVkTZIymM1

[Disney's Divinity]

I liked it although it was a little emotionless. Better at least than that guy from a few years back who couldn't hit the notes and had the song changed for him.