Disney's Hercules is being adapted for the West End stage DisneyA new musical based on Disney’s Hercules is set to open on London’s West End next year. The 90s animated classic – released during Disney’s so-called “renaissance” period towards the end of the 20th century – has previously undergone numerous theatrical adaptations, the most recent of which opened in Hamburg, Germany earlier this year. Playbill reported that it’s this show which will form the basis of the upcoming West End production, featuring Alan Menken and David Zippel’s songs from the original film, as well as new additions written just for the stage version of the story. AdvertisementHercules will apparently open at London’s Theatre Royal (which is currently the home of another Disney production, Frozen) in the summer of 2025, with specific dates and casting information still to be announced. It was particularly praised for its music, with soundtrack cuts including Zero To Hero, Go The Distance, I Won’t Say (I’m In Love) and The Gospel Truth.

Source: Huffington Post June 25, 2024 22:08 UTC