Disney's Hercules Tickets
About Disney's Hercules
Don’t miss, Hercules, the latest Disney hit film transformed into an energetic and entertaining musical on the West End stage. Book Hercules tickets on TodayTix.
Hercules is a musical that premiered in 2019 Off-Broadway at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, Manhattan, New York. In 2023, the show had a short run at Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey, and then in 2024, the show opened at Neue Flora in Hamburg, Germany. Now the family-friendly musical comes to Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
The musical is based on the 1997 film of the same name and is loosely based on the story of Zues’ son Hercules in Greek mythology. The show, which includes hit R&B and gospel songs from the film like Go The Distance and From Zero to Hero, tells the story of young demigod, Hercules. While his parents are Zeus and Hera, he grows up on Earth after being made mortal by the villainous Hades. However, he is still left with super-human strength and doesn’t feel he belongs. When he discovers the truth about his identity, he seeks to become a hero and return to Mount Olympus.
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Aldwych) 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 171, 172, 188, RV1, X68
Night bus numbers: (Aldwych) 6, 23, 188, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N155, N171, N551
Car park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (5mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Go right on Long Acre; turn right into Bow Street and after 100 metres it will be on your left in Russell Street/Catherine Street.
More information about Disney's Hercules
Hercules in London has an excellent development team that has been working on the musical for years. The lyrics are by Tony Award-winning David Zippel (City of Angels), and the music is by EGOT Award-winning Alan Menken, who has also written the music for numerous Disney films, including Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. The musical's book is by Olivier Award nominee Kwame Kwei-Armah (Elmina's Kitchen) and Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie).
The musical is directed by Casey Nicholaw, who is no stranger to directing Disney stage adaptations. He directed the Broadway version of Aladdin. Nicholaw has also earned Tony Awards for directing The Book of Mormon and for his choreography of Some Like It Hot.
As the Broadway World review said of Nicholaw's staging, "Director Casey Nicholaw created a powerful, family-friendly show with energetic dance moves framed by a massive set design."
What to watch for
- Perhaps the most popular song from the musical and film, Go The Distance, was nominated for a 1998 Academy Award for Best Original Song.
- Alan Menken wrote the music for Hercules, and David Zippel wrote the lyrics; both also wrote the music and lyrics for the original Hercules film.
- Alan Menken is the second most prolific Academy Award winner in the music categories, with eight Oscars.
- Hercules, the film, was followed by a Disney television series called Hercules: The Animated Series.
Frequently asked questions
What is Disney's Hercules about?
Hercules, the audience-favourite Disney film about a young demigod growing up on Earth, comes to the West End stage in an exciting musical adaptation.
Which theatre is Disney's Hercules at?
Disney's Hercules is at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which is located at Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF.
How do you get tickets for Disney's Hercules?
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Who wrote Hercules?
Lyrics are by David Zippel, and the show’s book is by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Robert Horn.
Who directed Hercules?
Casey Nicholaw directs the show.
What songs are in Hercules?
The musical includes many songs, including hits from the 1997 film such as Go The Distance, From Zero to Hero, and I Won’t Say I’m in Love.
Is Hercules appropriate for kids?
Hercules is a great family-friendly show that will delight those of all ages.
Is Hercules good?
Hercules is a fantastic show for both longtime Hercules film fans and those unfamiliar with the Disney tale. The musical includes hits from the 1997 film, a funny and heartfelt story, and energetic choreography.
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