Greatest Showman Musical Hits London West End 2027

Disney Theatrical Group will bring "The Greatest Showman" to London's West End in Spring 2027. The musical adaptation will open at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane following a successful run at the Bristol Hippodrome. Oliver Tompsett is set to portray P.T. Barnum, with Samantha Barks playing Charity Barnum.

This production represents a significant collaboration, marking the first time a 20th Century Studios film has been adapted for the stage by Disney Theatrical Group. The musical features the celebrated songs from the original film by Pasek and Paul, alongside new compositions for the stage, with a book by Tim Federle and direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw.

The cast also includes Ben Joyce as Phillip Carlyle, Vajèn van den Bosch as Jenny Lind, and Malinda Parris as Lettie Lutz. Disney Theatrical Group, a prolific producer of stage shows, has a long-standing relationship with the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, having previously staged productions there.

"The Greatest Showman" musical celebrates outsiders and dreamers with its open-hearted and exuberant score. This stage adaptation aims to capture the same magic that captivated audiences worldwide with the film's story and soundtrack.