A brand-new stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman is officially on its way!
Disney Theatrical Group has announced that the musical, based on the beloved 2017 film, will premiere at the Bristol Hippodrome in England in Spring 2026.
Open Auditions Across the UK & Ireland
The search is on for the next stars of The Greatest Showman! Open auditions will take place throughout March and April in cities across the UK and Ireland, including: Dublin, Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, Exeter Newcastle and London.
Performers interested in auditioning can find more details at www.thegreatestshowman.co.uk.
What to Expect from the Musical
The stage adaptation will feature the original Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, Dear Evan Hansen), including fan favorites like The Greatest Show, A Million Dreams, Rewrite the Stars and This Is Me
Plus, audiences can expect five brand-new songs written just for the stage.
The show’s creative team includes director & choreographer, two-time Tony Award-winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin, Mean Girls) and a book by Emmy-nominated Tim Federle (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Tuck Everlasting)
Songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul shared their excitement:
“We are continuously surprised and moved by how much the songs from The Greatest Showman seem to have resonated around the world, and to now have the opportunity to bring them to the stage is truly thrilling.”
Disney Theatrical Group’s Andrew Flatt, Anne Quart, and Thomas Schumacher added:
“It has been decades since an original film musical has been so passionately and broadly embraced as The Greatest Showman, and Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s songs have found a treasured place in the world’s heart. Audiences responded to the film’s joyful energy, and themes of self-discovery, community, and the families we create. We’re excited to bring it to the stage as a purely theatrical piece and the natural next chapter in its extraordinary life.”
Casting announcements, full creative team details and the Bristol performance schedule will be revealed later this year. Future plans for the production will be announced in due course.
To stay updated, visit www.thegreatestshowman.co.uk
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