WE WILL ROCK YOU to Open at San Jose Stage

San Jose Stage Company will present We Will Rock You, the musical featuring more than 20 of Queen’s  biggest hits, including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ ‘Somebody to Love,’ ‘We Are the Champions,’ and  ‘Don’t Stop Me Now.’ Directed by Will Detlefsen, the high-octane production opens in June at  The Stage.  Performances will run  June 3 - June 28, 2026.

Set in a futuristic world where individuality is outlawed and live music is forbidden, We Will Rock  You follows a group of rebels fighting to bring back the power of rock. Driven by iconic anthems  like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Somebody to Love,” and “Don’t Stop Me Now,” the show is a  celebration of freedom, self-expression, and the enduring spirit of music.  

Originally written by Ben Elton and produced by Robert De Niro and Queen members Brian May  and Roger Taylor, We Will Rock You premiered in London’s Dominion Theatre in 2002, where it  ran for more than 12 years. It became one of the longest-running musicals in West End history.  Since then, the show has been seen by over 16 million people across more than 20 countries,  earning a passionate cult following in both the UK and the US. Its mix of rock anthems,  irreverent humor, and audience-driven energy has made it a favorite for new generations of 

theatre-goers and Queen fans alike. The original production received the Laurence Olivier  Audience Award for Most Popular Show, cementing its place as a global theatrical phenomenon.  

“There is a reason Queen’s music has outlived trends, genres and generations. Queen  wrote songs that made everyone in the stadium feel like they belonged to something  bigger than themselves. That's exactly what live theatre does at its best and exactly what  our audiences need right now. We Will Rock You reminds us that community matters,  individuality matters, and your voice is always worth fighting for.”  — Randall King, Artistic Director  

The cast is led by Sean Okuniewicz* as Galileo and Erin Rose Solorio* as Scaramouche,  alongside Z Hansen as Brit, Amanda Nguyen* as Meat, Nicholas Tabora* as Killer Queen, Joel  Roster* as Pop, and Heather Mae Steffen as Khashoggi. They are joined by Edie Flores, Raven  Vujevich, Christopher Rueda, Mia Nunes, Ace Dimalanta, and Aniyah Adderly.  

Under the direction of Will Detlefsen, this production leans into the show’s theatricality and  spectacle, delivering a bold, high-energy experience that invites audiences to rediscover the joy  of live performance—loud, unapologetic, and shared.  

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be making my San Jose Stage debut with We Will Rock You.  It’s exciting to dive into a piece that feels both wildly futuristic and uncannily of the  moment—this hilarious, high-voltage celebration of individual artistic expression and  music hits with a prescience that’s hard to ignore. We’re honoring the legacy of Queen in  a way that I hope will make longtime fans proud, while also welcoming audiences who  may be experiencing this music for the first time. Bringing this show to life here, with  such a vibrant community of artists and audiences, is truly electrifying. Long live rock ’n  roll!”   — Will Detlefsen, Director  

2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards - Live Stats

Best Orchestrations - Top 3

1. Anders Eljas, Brian Usifer - Chess

21.3% of votes

2. Ethan Popp, The Rescues - The Lost Boys

20.8% of votes

3. William David Brohn - Ragtime

11.4% of votes

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