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Video: Watch 'Great Bolts of Thunder' From HERCULES in the West End
by Michael Major - Nov 11, 2025

Watch a video of the cast of Disney's Hercules in London sing a new song written for the musical, 'Great Bolts of Thunder.' Written by Alan Menken and David Zippel, the song takes place before the final battle with Hades begins!

Disney's HERCULES Extends; Leslie Beehann Joins The Muses
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025

Hercules will extend its run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane until 18 July 2026 due to public demand. Leslie Beehann will join the cast to play Calliope from 8 December.

Video: Susan Egan Joins HERCULES Cast For Disney Villain Medley
by Michael Major - Nov 3, 2025

Susan Egan, the original Meg from the Hercules animated film, joined the company of the West Endmusical for a Disney villain medley. Watch a video, which includes Egan singing 'I Won't Say I'm in Love' and 'Mother Knows Best' from Tangled.

HERCULES Original London Cast Recording Sets Release Dates
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025

Available to stream and download Oct 10. CD and Vinyl are available for preorder now at the Disney Music Emporium UK store and will be available online and in-person at the merchandise shop at Theatre Royal Drury Lane later this winter.

Video: HERCULES Star Luke Brady Performs 'Go the Distance'
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025

Disney’s Hercules is now playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London, starring Luke Brady in the title role. Watch a video clip of Brady performing “Go the Distance” from the new West End stage production.

Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks & More Will Take Part in TRUE WEST Staged Reading at The Cherry Lane Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025

The Cherry Lane Theatre, the Off-Broadway venue now owned by film studio A24, has unveiled more of its opening week programming, including events featuring Spike Lee, Sofia Coppola, Jodie Foster, Michael Shannon, and more.

Video: Original HERCULES Muse LaChanze Visits West End Production
by Michael Major - Aug 25, 2025

LaChanze, who voiced the role of Terpsichores in the Hercules movie musical, visited the West End stage adaptation. Watch a video of her greeting the Muses, including Robyn Marshall who plays Terpsichores, after the performance.

Zero to Hero: The Musical Evolution of Disney's HERCULES From Screen to Stage
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 3, 2025

With Disney's Hercules now playing on the West End, take a look at the rich evolution of this musical, which has seen several iterations throughout the years both on stage and screen.

Cherry Lane Theatre Sets Reopening Date for September
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 17, 2025

The Cherry Lane Theatre, the historic Off-Broadway venue in New York City, will officially reopen this September, with a programming lineup that includes theater, film, comedy, and music events.

Photos: Shaina Taub's TWELFTH NIGHT In Rehearsal at Children’s Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2025

Children’s Theatre Company has released rehearsal photos of its 2025 Triple Threat Summer Intensive production will be TWELFTH NIGHT, a musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, with music and lyrics by Shaina Taub and co-conception by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Taub.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Releases 65 FOR THE 65TH in Honor of Union’s Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) has announced the release of 65 for the 65th, a celebratory publication honoring 65 directors and choreographers whose work has transformed the American theatre.

Video: Mae Ann Jorolan Performs 'I Won’t Say I’m in Love' in HERCULES
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

An all new video has been released of the West End Cast of Disney’s Hercules performing ‘I Won’t Say I’m in Love’ following opening night last week. Check out the video here!

TWELFTH NIGHT Comes to Children's Theatre Company as 2025 Triple Threat Summer Intensive Production
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025

 Children’s Theatre Company has announced that the 2025 Triple Threat production will be Twelfth Night. Conceived by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub, and featuring music and lyrics by Shaina Taub.

Video: Luke Brady Performs 'Go The Distance' in HERCULES in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025

Performances of Disney's Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Check out a new video of Luke Brady, who plays the title role, singing the iconic song 'Go The Distance.'

Review: DISNEY'S HERCULES, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 25, 2025

After years in development and several stagings across the globe, Disney’s Hercules has crashed like a lightning bolt into the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The show, with a book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, is an adaptation of the 1997 Disney film of the same name, an animated musical that follows the son of Zeus and Hera, Hercules, as he must earn his rightful place on Mount Olympus and face off against his evil uncle, Hades.

Review Roundup: HERCULES Opens at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025

Bless my soul! Performances of Disney's Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which will run until 28 March 2026. Check out all the reviews of the show on stage!

Cherry Lane Theatre Will Reopen With a New Dining Experience
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025

The soon-to-be-reopened Cherry Lane Theatre will feature a unique dining option! The venue will include a lobby restaurant and bar, run by the team behind Frenchette, Le Rock, and most recently, Le Veau D’Or.

Photos: HERCULES is Now Playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

Performances of Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which will run until 28 March 2026. Check out all new photos from the show and learn more here!

Disney's HERCULES Extends at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025

With previews beginning this evening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Disney Theatrical Group has announced that Hercules will extend until 28 March 2026. Learn more here!

Cast Set for TWELFTH NIGHT at Pittsburgh Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

Pittsburgh Public Theater has revealed the cast of the Pittsburgh premiere of Public Works' TWELFTH NIGHT. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here.