US Edition‘Hercules’ Review: Disney’s Over-Bright, Relentless Revamp Muscles Into the West End
LONDON, JUN 23 – Luke Brady stars as Hercules in a reimagined Disney musical featuring 25 songs and innovative design, while the lead's modern costume sparks debate among audiences and critics.
- Disney's stage adaptation of Hercules premiered on June 24, 2025, at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane and will run until March 28, 2026.
- The musical evolved from a 2019 Central Park workshop and extends the 1997 animated film's story with a new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah.
- The production features 25 musical numbers, a smaller cast than previous versions, and stars Luke Brady as Hercules and Trevor Dion Nicholas as Phil, with a mix of classic and new elements.
- Robert Horn characterized Hercules as a modern myth that connects with today’s audiences while retaining the essence of the original animated film, and actors highlight the challenging nature of their roles along with the unique experience of live theater.
- The show has sold out previews months early and secured an extended run, suggesting strong commercial success and audience anticipation for this adaptation.
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Hercules is a fun but flawed stage adaption of classic Disney film – review
Earlier this week, Disney’s Hercules opened at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane – the exact same theatre where Frozen the Musical opened some four years ago. We were quite taken with that production – it didn’t blow us away, but it looked the part and was full of charm. So how does Hercules compare with its predecessor? It makes for an enjoyable evening of entertainment, but we’re not sure it holds up quite so well. If you’ve seen a Disney stage ada…
From Mount Olympus to the West End, can the Hercules musical really go the distance?
As Disney prepares to launch its next juggernaut musical, Isobel Lewis speaks to the creatives and cast about the herculean task of translating the Greek myth cartoon to the stage – and why being faithful to the source material isn’t always the way to go
GOSSIP & RUMORS: Disney launches stage musical ‘Hercules’ in London – One America News Network – U-S-NEWS.COM
By Reuters June 25, 2025 – 1:57 AM PDT (L-R) Malinda Parris, Brianna Ogunbawo, Candace Furbert, Robyn Rose-Li and Sharlene Hector pose after the World Premiere of Disney’s “Hercules” at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on June 24, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images) LONDON (Reuters) – Disney takes London audiences back to Ancient Greece with its new musical “Hercules”, bringing alive its 1997 animation on the West End stag…
'Hercules' Stage Musical: Actor’s Mesh Tank Outfit Sparks Online Reactions : Disney Fanatic
The stage adaptation of Disney’s Hercules has officially debuted in London’s West End, drawing both excitement and criticism. While the vibrant production, filled with catchy tunes and dynamic choreography, has captured the attention of many, one key element of the show has become the center of a heated online debate: the costume worn by Luke Brady, who plays the titular role. Credit: Disney What’s Going On with Hercules’ Outfit? Brady’s portray…
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