The Greatest Showman (musical)

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The Greatest Showman
The New Musical
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Music Benj Pasek
Justin Paul
LyricsBenj Pasek
Justin Paul
Book Tim Federle
Setting19th-century New York City
Basis
PremiereSpring 2026: Bristol Hippodrome
Productions2026 Bristol

The Greatest Showman is an upcoming stage musical with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who wrote the songs for the movie, and a book by Tim Federle, based on 20th Century Studios's 2017 film of the same name, which in turn is based on the life of P. T. Barnum, creator of the Barnum & Bailey Circus.

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Background

On March 5, 2024, it was reported by Baz Bamigboye from Deadline Hollywood that the stage adaptation of the film was in development by Disney Theatrical Productions, opening in Bristol in Spring 2026 before heading to the West End and Broadway, following a workshop in Fall 2023. [1] On August 9, 2024, it was also announced at D23 Expo by Disney Theatricals with a performance of "The Greatest Show," the opening and closing number of the film which is also expected to do the same on stage. All songs from the film are expected to be included, with Pasek and Paul contributing five new songs to the production. The musical is also Disney's first stage adaptation of a 20th Century Studios film following The Walt Disney Company's 2019 acquisition of 21st Century Fox and its assets. [2]

Production

World premiere: Bristol (2026)

On March 5, 2025, it was announced that the musical will have its world premiere in spring 2026 at the Bristol Hippodrome prior to a West End run. It will be directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw with Alex Lacamoire as music supervisor and orchestrator, and the production will be produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. While no actors from the film have currently been confirmed to reprise their roles on stage, open auditions will be held across the UK. [3]

The production is set to run from March 15 to May 10, 2026. Casting was announced on October 15, 2025, with Oliver Tompsett as Barnum, Samantha Barks as Charity, Lorna Courtney as Anne, Ben Joyce as Phillip, Vajèn van den Bosch as Jenny, Malinda Parris as Lettie, and Joshua St. Clair serving as Tompsett's alternate. [4]

Song List

"The Greatest Show"

"A Million Dreams"

"A Million Dreams (Reprise)"

"Come Alive"

"The Other Side"

"Never Enough"

"This Is Me"

"Rewrite the Stars"

"Tightrope"

"Never Enough (Reprise)"

"A Million Dreams (Barnum Reprise)"

"From Now On"

“Welcome to my Circus”

“Mister Entertainer”

See also

References

  1. ↑ Bamigboye, Baz (2025-03-05). "Breaking Baz: World Premiere Of 'The Greatest Showman' Stage Musical With Five New Songs Will Open In UK In 2026 Ahead Of Disney Theatrical Taking To West End & Broadway". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  2. ↑ Moss (2024-08-10). "'The Greatest Showman' Currently in Development for a Stage Musical Adaptation". The Walt Disney Company. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  3. ↑ "Open auditions announced for The Greatest Showman musical". 2025-03-05. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  4. ↑ Culwell-Block, Logan Meet the Cast of The Greatest Showman Stage Musical Playbill, October 15, 2025
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