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The Greatest Showman musical to make world premiere in London's West End

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Huggett, P. (2026, October 28). The Greatest Showman musical to make world premiere in London's West End. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/theatre/the-greatest-showman-musical-london-west-end-b1302651.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-28 · by Poppy Huggett

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The production company of the 2017 film "The Greatest Showman" is bringing a stage musical adaptation to London's West End, set to premiere at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on May 5, 2027, with preview performances starting April 14, 2027. The cast includes Oliver Tompsett as P.T. Barnum and Samantha Barks as Charity Barnum, alongside other notable actors. The musical will feature original songs from the film along with new compositions by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, directed by Casey Nicholaw.
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The musical adaptation of The Greatest Showman, based on the 2017 film, is set to make its world premiere in London's West End at Theatre Royal Drury Lane starting from May 5, 2027. Preview performances will begin on April 14, 2027, with initial booking running through October 2, 2027. The show will feature hit songs like "This Is Me" and "The Greatest Show," along with new original compositions by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Oliver Tompsett, who starred in productions such as Wicked, will lead the cast as P.T. Barnum, while Samantha Barks, known for roles in Les Misérables and Frozen, will play his wife Charity. Priority booking for tickets opens on November 3, with general public sales starting on November 18 at 12pm GMT.

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Featuring the GRAMMY Award-winning score by EGOT winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, Dear Evan Hansen), the show will include hit anthems such as “This Is Me,” “The Greatest Show,” “A Million Dreams,” and “Rewrite the Stars,” alongside new original songs written specifically for the stage production.
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🔮 The world class production will open at London’s historic Theatre Royal Drury Lane on May 5, 2027, with preview performances beginning on April 14.
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The smash hit 2017 film The Greatest Showman is officially heading to London’s West End in a new stage musical adaptation, its production company has confirmed. asserted
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The world class production will open at London’s historic Theatre Royal Drury Lane on May 5, 2027, with preview performances beginning on April 14. uncertain
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The initial booking period will run through October 2, 2027. asserted
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Drury Lane is a fitting venue for the acrobatic musical to tread the boards, it previously hosted Disney’s Frozen musical for three years until September 2024. asserted
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West End favourite Oliver Tompsett, whose turns in Wicked, We Will Rock You and Rock Of Ages have drawn acclaim, will lead the cast of The Greatest Showman as P.T. Barnum, master of the circus. asserted
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Barnum’s wife Charity will be played by Samantha Barks, who starred in Les Misérables on both stage and the 2012 film, as well as originating the role of Elsa in Disney’s Frozen at the same theatre, asserted
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The principal cast also features Ben Joyce as Phillip Carlyle, Vajèn van den Bosch as Jenny Lind, and Malinda Parris as Lettie Lutz. asserted
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Priority booking for tickets opens on November 3, followed by general public booking on November 18 at 12pm GMT. asserted
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Featuring the GRAMMY Award-winning score by EGOT winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, Dear Evan Hansen), the show will include hit anthems such as “This Is Me,” “The Greatest Show,” “A Million Dreams,” and “Rewrite the Stars,” alongside new original songs written specifically for the stage production. asserted
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The production is directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award® winner Casey Nicholaw, with a book written by Tim Federle. asserted
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Based on the 20th Century Studios motion picture with a story by Jenny Bicks, the stage show marks the first 20th Century Studios property adapted for theatre by Disney Theatrical Group, co-produced with The Seelig Group. asserted
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The creative team includes Alex Lacamoire overseeing music supervision and orchestrations, David Korins on scenic design, Gregg Barnes and Sky Switser designing costumes, Natasha Katz on lighting, and Peter Hylenski managing sound design. asserted
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Read More Circus creation and design will be handled by Lorenzo Pisoni, with acrobat casting by The 7 Fingers. Performances will run Monday to Saturday at 7pm, with matinee shows on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2pm. asserted
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