The West End is set to welcome a new musical extravaganza as the stage adaptation of the hit movie musical, The Greatest Showman, prepares to open its curtains next spring.

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Cast Announced for The Greatest Showman Stage Musical

The production will feature an all-star cast, including Oliver Tompsett as P.T. Barnum, Samantha Barks as Charity Barnum, Ben Joyce as Phillip Carlyle, Vajèn van den Bosch as Jenny Lind, and Malinda Parris as Lettie Lutz. Further casting is expected to be announced in the coming months.

The musical will feature an incredible array of songs, including hits from the original movie such as ‘The Greatest Show,’ ‘A Million Dreams,’ ‘Come Alive,’ ‘Rewrite the Stars,’ ‘Never Enough,’ and ‘This Is Me.’ Additionally, new music has been created by the acclaimed songwriting duo Pasek and Paul.

Disney Theatrical Group Statement

Anne Quart and Andrew Flatt, representatives of Disney Theatrical Group, expressed their excitement at the upcoming production in a joint statement. ‘We’re thrilled to begin this next chapter in our long association with Theatre Royal Drury Lane – this feels like a very special homecoming,’ they said.

The statement continued, ‘The show is born of a collaboration with an incredible group of artists. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul return with the songs audiences will know and love, alongside exhilarating new numbers created especially for the stage; Tim Federle’s book captures a heartfelt love of theatre and show business; and two-time Tony Award-winning Casey Nicholaw directs an extraordinary cast led by the incomparable Oliver Tompsett and Samantha Barks.’

The Greatest Showman film, which grossed nearly $500 million at the global box office, starred Hugh Jackman, Zendaya, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, and Keala Settle. The movie’s soundtrack was a massive commercial success, featuring hits that have become synonymous with the film.

About The Greatest Showman

The Greatest Showman is a 2017 musical drama film that tells the story of P.T. Barnum, the founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus. The movie features an all-star cast, including Hugh Jackman as Barnum, and features a range of hit songs that have become iconic in popular culture.

The stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman promises to be a spectacular event, featuring stunning costumes, incredible sets, and a talented cast that will bring the story to life in a way that will leave audiences in awe.