Cast announcement for Disney’s Hercules
Previews begin on 6 June and the official opening is 24 June.
Luke Brady, previously announced as Hercules, leads an ensemble cast that includes Mae Ann Jorolan as Meg, Trevor Dion Nicholas as Phil, and Stephen Carlile as the villainous Hades. The iconic Muses will be brought to life by Candace Furbert (Thalia), Sharlene Hector (Clio), Brianna Ogunbawo (Melpomene), Malinda Parris (Calliope), Robyn Rose-Li (Terpsichore), and Kamilla Fernandes as Standby Muse. They are joined by Craig Gallivan and Lee Zarrett in the roles of Bob and Charles.
The cast is completed by Rhianne Alleyne, Lana Antoniou, Daisy Barnett, Felipe Bejarano, Sarah Benbelaid, Joel Benjamin, Jack Butcher, Nicole Carlisle, Francessca Daniella-Baker, Jemal Felix, Marie Finlayson, Ryesha Higgs, Cruz-Troy Hunter, Travis Kerry, Stefan Lagoulis, Jason Leigh Winter, Jordan Livesey, Harriet Millier, Ellie Mitchell, Saffi Needham, Ingrid Olivia, Matt Overfield, Patrick Robinson, Ope Sowande and Rhys West.
In the musical, Hercules, the son of Zeus and Hera, is cast to Earth by a trick by Hades, the evil underworld god. Still endowed with god-like powers, Hercules searches for his place in the world with the help of his trainer Phil and faces the daunting challenges Hades has in store for him to become a true hero and return to Olympus.
One adventure follows the next as Hercules gains fame and glory in society – and meets Meg, a mortal with strengths all her own who will change his fate.
Music by Alan Menken and David Zippel, which includes all the hits from one of Disney's most popular films; including "Go the Distance," which was nominated for both a Golden Globe and an Oscar in 1998, as well as "Zero to Hero" and "I Won't Say (I'm in Love)." But also new songs, specially designed for the musical stage, take you from Olympus to Hades into the fantastic world of Disney's HERCULES with overwhelming gospel choirs, soulful piano ballads and the unique Disney magic.
The production is directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, with co-choreography by Tanisha Scott, music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel, and a fresh book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah. Inspired by the beloved 1997 Disney animated film, Hercules promises a visually dazzling, emotionally resonant journey from “zero to hero” filled with humour, heart, and unforgettable songs like Go the Distance.
With a cast of exceptional talent and creative direction from the team behind The Book of Mormon and Aladdin, Hercules is set to be an underworld-shaking hit. Tickets are on sale now—don’t miss your chance to witness this legendary story live on stage.
