The musical, inspired by the animated film and rooted in the ancient myth, premieres in London this summer.
The West End company of Disney's Hercules. Photo by Matt Crockett ©️Disney
Disney's Hercules begins its run at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 06 June.
Joining the previously announced Luke Brady as Hercules are, as the Muses, Candace Furbert (The Book of Mormon, Prince of Wales Theatre) as Thalia, Sharlene Hector (A Strange Loop, Barbican Theatre) as Clio, Brianna Ogunbawo (The Lion King, UK Tour) as Melpomene, Malinda Parris (The Enormous Crocodile, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) as Calliope, Robyn Rose-Li (The Baker's Wife, Menier Chocolate Factory) as Terpsichore, and Kamilla Fernandes (Grease, Dominion Theatre) as Standby Muse.
Mae Ann Jorolan makes her West End debut as Meg, Trevor Dion Nicholas (Hadestown, Lyric Theatre) as Phil, Stephen Carlile (The Go Between, Apollo Theatre) as Hades, and Craig Gallivan (Frozen, Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and Lee Zarrett (Harmony, Ethel Barrymore Theatre) in the roles of Bob and Charles.
Completing the cast are Rhianne Alleyne, Lana Antoniou, Daisy Barnett, Felipe Bejarano, Sarah Benbelaid, Joel Benjamin, Jack Butcher, Nicole Carlisle, Francesca Daniella-Baker, Jemal Felix, Marie Finlayson, Ryesha Higgs, Cruz-Troy Hunter, Travis Kerry, Stefan Lagoulis, Jason Leigh Winter, Jordan Livesey, Harriet Millier, Ellie Mitchell, Saffi Needham, Ingrid Olivia, Matt Overfield, Patrick Robinson, Ope Sowande and Rhys West.
With music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, Casey Nicholaw’s production of Hercules, co-choreographed with Tanisha Scott, is inspired by the 1997 animated film of the same name from Walt Disney Studios.
Disney's Hercules tells the story of a young demigod who embarks on a journey to prove himself a true hero and earn his place among the gods on Mount Olympus. Along the way, he discovers his strength, battles villains like Hades, and learns the value of love and selflessness. With help from his mentor Phil, winged horse Pegasus, and witty love interest Meg, Hercules overcomes challenges to fulfil his destiny.
This new production will delight audiences of all ages this summer!
