HERCULES is coming to the West End! | everything we know so far about the new Disney stage musical

[@lizzard4890]

Knowing this was filmed with your feet in a bowl of ice water IS critical information - thank you for keeping us fully informed

[@Brookins_elexis]

WE HAD A SPY ON THE INSIDE THATS RIGHT *HERCULES MULLIGAN*

[@kitstratfull4606]

A Pegasus puppet a la War Horse that flies over the audience ridden by Hercules would add the wow factor.And was already done with the giant moth in the OG of Dr Dolittle at the Hammersmith Apollo so not impossible.And don't forget there was a flying dragon at TRDL in the OG West End version of Shrek!

[@AnimalMagnetism1965]

Lol..I saw that production of Dr. D starring Mr. Schofield 😬

[@PyrotechNick77]

Hércules and Pegasus flying over the audience like Hiccup and Toothless in Universal Studios Beijing

[@stephaniehibbert2270]

I would love to see Dr Dolittle in Drury Lane! Such a fun show and giant puppets!

[@stephaniehibbert2270]

We are so excited about Hercules coming to London but really surprised Disney has chosen Drury Lane for its run. It seems risky to me. Such a big space to fill and young children don't know this show. Looking at current videos/reviews of the Hamburg production, it really doesn't feel right at this point. Whatever I won't be missing it!

[@nemccann]

‘They’re going to deliver. They’re going to spend the money.’ I was waiting for ‘they’re going to go the distance’. 😂😂

[@JgmPaneque]

Michael Ahomka-Lindsay has been the first name that has come to mind to play Hercules. He looks the part, and he's a great actor. There's not much of a chance to hear his singing in Cabaret, but I'd love to discover it. I honestly can't think of any other names at the moment, but he's come to mind as soon as I heard "let's dream cast Hercules".

[@mattbonner5281]

He’s an incredible singer! He was Jack in Newsies. So already been a Disney leading man but he really was sensational in the role

[@MBOYTWO34]

Hopefully Broadway is next!

[@willschroth-douma1211]

I feel like the best West End Hades would be Bertie Carvel. I'm not sure if he's really interested in doing musicals anymore? But if he is, that combination of manic comic talent and villainous gravitas is just perfect for Hades--sort of merges the Roger Bart and Shuler Hensley takes.

[@natalierandall24]

It needs either a Sven style or War Horse style puppet for Pegasus. He's an integral character in my opinion, just as much as Sven his in Frozen. The Frozen bridge pivots at sections so it can turn 90 degrees to get on stage left and then off again stage right to then be stored upstage of the LED wall. The same way the Shrek bridge worked back when it was in Drury lane. :)

[@jeniboyns]

OK ... how about a David Bedella Hades?!

[@elizabethm937]

Do a video about The Lightning Thief coming to the UK!!! It’s such an awesome and fun show

[@meganscheffe9875]

I'm borderline desperate for a "Forget About It" cast recording! I feel like I identify with that Meg song even more than "I Won't Say I'm In Love." I literally have, "What would I do in a world without men? I would do as I please, let me say that again," on a sticky note at my desk right now! 💜

[@jrj624]

I've always hoped that they might bring THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME to the West End. Was a real shame that it never transferred to Broadway because of the large choir but it's one of the best scores for any Disney production!!

[@ColtonMyers1]

I still don’t understand why they can’t do Pegasus a la Sven?

[@heartofstone_]

I saw the production in Hamburg and have to say, I hope they'll make some changes for the West End transfer. While the cast in Hamburg is absolutely phenomenal I missed the "Disney Magic Moment" as well. In addition the story has aaaaa lot room for improvement (I particularly didn't like the Hades ending/resolution). Still the show was a lot fun to watch though - but mainly because of the music and great performers on stage. Let's see how the London version turns out 🏺🏺🏺

[@VeronikaHer]

Give me Beetlejuice and/or Newsies before Hercules! 😍

[@Erni3K]

Hm. The stage licensing point is resonating with me. The high school my kids went to got an early license for a high school version of Little Mermaid, and it has been fairly popular with the middle school/high school theater groups since then (a straight take on the movie, and you know the hermit crab live is a take no high school kid should perform). Hercules could fall into the same mindset. I do love the movie as a musical, and the images you caught of the german production looked really reminiscent of the film style. Given how long things run, I could start planning my Totoro/Hercules summer now

[@amandastumpff5252]

When thinking about who could play Hades on Broadway, my mind went into very, very different directions. First, I thought of Norm Lewis, because that voice, and he can be so commanding, but yet have such awesome humor. But, at this point in his life, I don’t know if he would want to do another Disney musical on Broadway. But I would love it! Then, I thought of James Monroe Iglehart. He would bring such hilarious to the role, but yet be able to do it just I feel. Plus, if you know anything about him, he is obsessed with Disney, and I think he would definitely love to play another iconic character in a Disney musical on Broadway for sure.

[@ChienaAvtzon]

James Monroe Iglehart would play Phil, if it ever goes to Broadway.

[@ThexImperfectionist]

JMI played Phil at Papermill Playhouse

[@amandastumpff5252]

@@ThexImperfectionist the man loves Disney :)

[@RaymondNYC1]

I saw the Public Works production in Central Park & loved it. I never understood why it didn't end up on Broadway. So the fact that it's opening on the West End is encouraging. 🤞

[@Nikki-tx6kh]

How about Beetlejuice? It's been rumoured for ages. I have this beautiful cotton poplin fabric in my stash reserved for a Beetlejuice dress to wear to the show.

[@Leeh270]

Hercules is my fav disney movie so I'm excited!! Ps I have the same disney earings 😊

[@IV2000]

Christian Maynard was the first person who came to mind for Hercules, he's an amazing actor and I think he fits the aesthetic. For Meg it would be great to see someone like maybe Erin Caldwell, Naomi Alade but honestly there's so many who would be perfect

[@Ty-xb7dj]

I’m actually hype

[@mwmheps]

Omg yes I first knew Roger Bart from Desperate Housewives as well!

[@nicote2367]

This is exciting! Thanks for the great video ⚡️

[@nicole2601]

The new version of Disney’s Aida was playing in the Netherlands and has just closed. Maybe this new Disney production will run for a short run on West End?

[@carmen3989]

Ooh Jordan Benjamin would be such a good shout! I was thinking maybe Michael Ahomka Lindsay or Djavan Van Der Fliert since they’re already known to Disney Theatricals but I’d be delighted if Jordan was cast. For Meg, maybe Dujonna Gift, Frances Mayli McCann or Rhianne Louise, they’d be so sassy! Trevor Dion Nicholas as Phil? And stick with me here, but I’d actually love to see George McGuire as Hades - after seeing him in Death Note, he could totally pull off the campy villain.

[@jarno7546]

What about 2:22 A Ghost Story continuing their West End theatres takeover with Drury Lane? 😛

[@bernadettephilipp9965]

Fingers crossed that there ends up a US Tour for Hercules, I’d love to see it and I Iive in Denver where Disney has historically tested/premiered shows including Little Mermaid & Frozen (which I just saw last week after winning amazing lottery tickets and was just blown away)

[@hannahdavison8918]

I saw Alex Sawyer cover Hamilton in April, I know he's just taken over the role but his contract could be up at the time..he has an insane voice and so much charisma to charm the audience!!

[@lyndasteward7947]

Looks like Luke Brody is Hercules, he will be great. Loved him in Prince of Egypt

[@sparklequeen487]

You put it in my head so I'm dreamcasting the Muses with Six alumni: Rhianne Louise-McCaulsky, Monique Ashe-Palmer, Zara MacIntosh, Shekinah McFarlane, Courtney Bowman

[@soltandvinegar]

I’m praying this leads to a cast recording!!!

[@DJWhovian]

Excited for this. Do you think Hunchback will ever come over too?

[@AdamPTrainz]

Now I am very curious on what's gonna fill the gap

[@FLAVEEARR]

I don’t know theatre people names I apologise but whoever I saw playing scar in lion king last September in the west end, would be great for hades I think. They need to play witty and sarcastic well and have it come off natural. That’s all I care about 😂

[@beltingtokra]

I personally know one of the original Hunks in ALW's cinderella who i think would be a stunning hercules. He may be a bit older and white but my goodness he would be stunning in the role ❤

[@christopheryoung4563]

what I’ve heard is going into Drury lane in between I feel will be very divisive given the last few months of theatre that’s all

[@beltingtokra]

Whose daring deeds rate great theatre? Micky Jo T!

[@matthewplampton955]

Is it too much to hope for Burlesque to transfer for a limited run after it's Manchester stint in October?

[@robertpresto1205]

Great news! Thanks for your video. Just for clarification, Roger Bart played young Hercules in the animated film. Tate Donovan played adult Hercules.

[@MickeyJoTheatre]

Roger was the singing voice of Hercules, the young Hercules speaking voice was a 3rd actor! 😅

[@IshScout]

Between Herc & Percy Jackson coming fun to have a few more shows for a family & slightly younger audiences. As far as what will fill the gap before hand would not be shocked if it's Death Note doing another run before they try to take the show to Broadway.

[@elisabethmariegaard6414]

As a Dane traveling to London frequently and having watched four amazing Disney Musicals, I seriously doubt if I am going to see Hercules over there. I would rather see Fredericia Musicalteater produce Disney’s Hercules with Diluckshan Jeyaratnam as the title role (black and amazing voice) and eventually Johanne Milland as Megara. They both star in Wicked this fall and the earlier Fredericia Teater has produced four Disney musicals before.

[@Locke350]

Isn’t Diluckshan of Sri Lankan Tamil descent?

[@44nobody]

How about Zachary James as Hades in Hercules? 😄

[@MarcusMartn]

How do they do bridge set piece in frozen in the west end ?

[@johnmurphy5179]

Fingers crossed for the producers

[@loredosol]

Exciting news however I do feel it's going to struggle to sell for the reasons you stated. As for what may be going in after frozen I did hear Finding neverland was going in (which seams unlikely now). I wasn't aware that disney had rights to the theatre so could we see other disney show going in maybe Mary poppins getting a limited run (before it goes on tour) or Aladdin (once they have wrapped up the tour in Jan). Unsure about who they will cast (saw Marley Fenton in Grease the other week, may be a possibility) however I can easily see Clive Rowe playing Phil. And yes I had the same reaction about Roger Bart when I found out.

[@ollieacres5736]

what are some of the shows rumoured to go to theatre royal drury lane before Hercules?

[@Art3free-3]

That is where it will be in London at Theatre Royal Drury Lane next summer It’s replacing my favourite west end show Frozen the musical

[@Hamburg08]

FRIEND IN ME HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH HILARIOUS

[@MBOYTWO34]

@MickeyJoTheatre are you planning on doing a review of the Bonnie and Clyde Pro-Shot?

[@MBOYTWO34]

@@emhu2594 I know but maybe the producers gave him a “review copy”

[@chorusgirl97]

I was going to suggest Grace Hodgett Young as Meg, but will she be too busy at the time? I know she’s booked and busy as hell already, going from Sunset Boulevard to Hadestown, and then BACK to Sunset Boulevard now on Broadway very soon. IDK, we’ll see. I still think she’d be a good fit for the role!

[@Mungoteazer11581]

So they seem to be content with the Hamburg run.

[@jordigutierrez7214]

I would like to see that musical in Spain Aladdin and The Lion King are here and are the best Disney musicals i have seen and yes i have seen Beauty and the beast too😊

[@therustysea]

Hadley Fraser could be an interesting Hades, he’s played some ✨unique✨ characters in the past! Or Florin Cezar Ouatu (Eurovision 2013 anyone??), no in between. 😂

[@Sunnykhutan]

Thank you for your video, dear Friend 🙂🙏🙂🙏

[@ConnorWardUK]

Malinda Parris is my choice for a muse!

[@ealock8094]

Isn’t Elf confirmed for TRDL over Christmas? Or is this still rumour…

[@kpwxx]

My number one question - will they make everyone use US accents?!?! I am certainly excited. I will try to temper my expectations but I'll definitely be seeing it!!

[@bendrp28]

Why would they bring this and not Hunchback! 😢

[@ChienaAvtzon]

“Hunchback of Notre Dame” would be perfect for Broadway.

[@ArtByDesign80]

2:43 If it is like the movie…it is LOOSELY based off Greek myths. I mean Hercules is from Roman myths, the hero’s name in Greek mythology is Heracles.

[@blauweschouw]

Has anyone here taken the tour of Theatre Royal Drury Lane? If so, would you recommend it?

[@kitstratfull4606]

@blauweschouw I have.Its OK if your'e interested in the history of the theatre and the recent renovations.Its solely a FOH tour.You do not go backstage and there's no interaction with the current show (Frozen)

[@blauweschouw]

@@kitstratfull4606 good to know, thanks!

[@adamgardelin1408]

Can this be the return of Pegasus? 🐴 You Brits are so great with puppetry! 🤩💖

[@Roadtripper5432]

a bit type casting but Alex Brightman would make a great Hades or Patrick Page could play the hell god again but with more comedy

[@michael.miller7011]

I'm my opinion, the dream role for hades would have go to john partridge or michael gibson and for hercules I going to pick the dream role for hercules is olly dobson but we'll see

[@lennies_mindful_life]

Will theatre Royal be getting a refurbished between frozen and hercules?

[@dylansmith1833]

It already went through a massive refurbishment during the pandemic.

[@theofficialzacharyjames]

I guess I’ll play Hades

[@digigraf]

Disney Cruiseline opened with a version of Hercules - over the turn of the century.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGi8eGaQpJKCh7s would love to see how much the new productions relate to this original.

[@awhria3880]

Jacob fowler told me about this 2 months ago xx

[@johnmurphy5179]

Could do pegaus like sven in frozen

[@Wheelyadventures]

For Hades, I think a short term celebrity casting like Hugh Grant ( who now has young children so might be persuaded) could work well allowing the talented but unknown rest of the cast to work whilst still selling tickets to people who need that sort of thing, if not Hades, then maybe Phil. I would love Warwick Davis to be cast for example ?

[@Andy15991]

Beauty and The Beast before Hercules im guessing

[@Mori-wy8my]

Sir you are SO FAST

[@gartenmensch1895]

I really hope it sounds better than Hamburg... Because i couldn't understand a word when more than one Person sang Last week, seeing it… Maybe It's because the People onstage had different levels of German-speaking skills or the Mixing was just awful

[@Art3free-3]

I am excited to see the show but where they are putting it is replacing my favourite west end show frozen 😢😢

[@jacquelineedwards4140]

I know the theatre is colour blind and there is nothing wrong with that but why not have a white actor play Hercules? He is, after all a figure from Greek legend and was shown as blond and blue eyed in the film.

[@MickeyJoTheatre]

He wasn't blonde in the film, was he? Very ginger. I don't think there's any reason not to, beyond Disney earmarking the role for a young man of colour (who are underrepresented in romantic leads!). As for the Greek part, a white British actor would be no more Greek, so what's the difference?

[@danjon8799]

Interesting video. For me I think shows in between will be different. But I think they will stick to families and the following I think is coming: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - The tour seems to be doing really well so they might want to bring that. Mary Poppins - Ahead of the UK Tour War Horse

[@madulaoblongata1903]

More crap? More-garbage.

[@MickeyJoTheatre]

Thank goodness there are dozens of shows being produces simultaneously and plenty for you to see elsewhere!

[@madulaoblongata1903]

@@MickeyJoTheatre Crap is crap. This sounds like uninformed kiddie garbage. Like Guys and Dolls at The Bridge. Just expensive trite vacuous garbage. Sorry