Disney's 'Greatest Showman' Musical Sets Spring 2027 West End Opening
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- Disney Theatrical Group announced its "Greatest Showman" musical will premiere at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane in Spring 2027, revealed at the D23 event in Anaheim
- Oliver Tompsett is set to lead the cast as P.T. Barnum, with Samantha Barks as Charity Barnum, Ben Joyce as Phillip Carlyle, Vajèn van den Bosch as Jenny Lind, and Malinda Parris as Lettie Lutz
- The musical completed a sold-out run at Bristol Hippodrome earlier in 2025 before its West End transfer, with Broadway plans not yet disclosed by Disney
- The stage adaptation marks the first 20th Century Studios title to be adapted for the stage by Disney Theatrical Group, with the Seelig Group — producer of the 2017 film — returning as a producer
- Pasek and Paul, the EGOT-winning duo behind "La La Land" and "Dear Evan Hansen," will have their film songs featured alongside new numbers written specifically for the stage
- Creative team includes book writer Tim Federle and director-choreographer Casey Nicholaw, a two-time Tony Award winner known for "Mean Girls" and "The Prom"
Why it matters: This marks Disney's first stage adaptation of a 20th Century Studios property, signaling the theatrical division's intent to mine the acquired Fox film library. With a sold-out Bristol run validating demand and Broadway plans quietly in the wings, Disney is positioning 'The Greatest Showman' as a flagship theatrical IP.
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