Disney’s Hercules Announces Complete West End Casting

The West End premiere of Disney’s Hercules has finalized its cast, ahead of its highly anticipated opening at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane this summer.

Based on Disney’s 1997 animated film, Hercules follows the journey of the Greek hero as he strives to claim his strength and birthright while facing off against the cunning Hades.

With music by Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast), lyrics by David Zippel (Mulan), and a new book by Robert Horn (Shucked) and Kwame Kwei-Armah (The Visitor), the musical brings beloved songs like “Go the Distance”, “Zero to Hero”, and “I Won’t Say (I’m in Love)” to the stage alongside fresh material.

Directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Disney’s Aladdin), the production debuted in Hamburg and now brings its dazzling spectacle to London, with Tanisha Scott as co-choreographer.

Cast

• Hercules: Grammy nominee Luke Brady (The Prince of Egypt)

• The Muses:

  • Thalia: Candace Furbert

  • Clio: Sharlene Hector

  • Melpomene: Brianna Ogunbawo

  • Calliope: Malinda Parris

  • Terpsichore: Robyn Rose-Li

  • Standby Muse: Kamilla Fernandes

• Megara: Mae Ann Jorolan (originating her role from the Hamburg production)

• Phil: Trevor Dion Nicholas (Hamilton, Aladdin)

• Hades: Stephen Carlile (The Lion King)

• Bob: Craig Gallivan (School of Rock)

• Charles: Lee Zarrett

The company is rounded out by a talented ensemble including Rhianne Alleyne, Lana Antoniou, Daisy Barnett, Joel Benjamin, and many more.

Creative Team

• Scenic Design: Dane Laffrey

• Costume Design: Gregg Barnes and Sky Switser

• Lighting Design: Jeff Croiter

• Sound Design: Adam Fisher

• Video Design: George Reeve

• Special Effects: Jeremy Chernick

• Dance Music Arrangements: David Chase

• Hair and Wig Design: Mia M. Neal

• Make-Up Design: Kirk Cambridge-Del Pesche

Performance Dates

Disney’s Hercules previews begin at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 6 June 2025, with an opening night on 24 June 2025.