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A Star Is Born at Disney's "Hercules" World Premiere.
- Disney's musical Hercules stars Luke Brady and Mae Ann Jordan at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, running from June 24, 2025, until March 28, 2026 in London.
- The show adapts the 1997 animated film, developed from a 2019 workshop, and reflects Greek mythology with changes like Phil as a taverna owner, not a satyr.
- Costumes sparked debate among queer fans, highlighting a 'circuit gay lewk' for Hercules’ simple white skirt and mesh top, while the production showcases energetic choreography and lush sets.
- Alan Menken composed the music with new songs, but some critics find arrangements over-synthesized and uneven, noting standout moments like the reworked Zero to Hero finale.
- The musical’s reception suggests it offers spirited West End entertainment that honors the original animation but divides fans on style and depth, with potential appeal to younger audiences.
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Disney's 'Hercules' opens in London West End theatre
Disney takes London audiences back to Ancient Greece with its new musical Hercules, bringing alive its 1997 animation on the West End stage, reports Reuters. Showing at composer Andrew Lloyd Webber's Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the show is inspired by the much-loved Disney film, itself based on the ancient myth. It follows the titular character and son of Zeus who, upon losing his immortality as a baby due to the plotting Hades, god of the underwo…
Love or hate? Disney's Hercules mesh costume sparks debate
Zero or hero?That's the debate going on in the comments on the first looks at the costumes for Disney's Hercules on the West End.Disney's Hercules is now on stage, starring Luke Brady in the title role and Mae Ann Jordan as Meg. The costumes and set design have been released online for people to see, and gay fans are going wild! See on Instagram The costume is pretty simple. Herc is wearing a simple white skirt with a blue Greek design and a mat…
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