West End date set and ticket info released for The Greatest Showman musical
The moment you've been waiting for!
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Following the fantastic 2017 film The Greatest Showman, earlier this year it was announced there would be a musical adaptation of the production, taking to the stage at the Bristol Hippodrome between March-May 2026.
Now, after previously announcing the show would arrive at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 2027, further details have been announced, including performance dates and ticket information.
Making the announcement on social media on Wednesday 28th October, the post read: 'The moment you’ve been waiting for just got a UK address. The Greatest Showman arrives at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London from Spring 2027.
'So, tell me… do you want to go? 🎩 Link in bio'. (sic)
The production will feature the GRAMMY Award-winning songs which featured in the blockbuster movie, 'The Greatest Show', 'A Million Dreams', 'Come Alive', and 'Rewrite the Stars', along with Golden Globe Award-winning song 'This Is Me'. New music written especially for the musical adaptation will also be featured in the new show.
Speaking about their award-winning songs, composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul said: "We are continuously surprised and moved by how much the songs from The Greatest Showman seem to have resonated around the world, and to now have the opportunity to bring them to the stage is truly thrilling."
Andrew Flatt, Anne Quart and Thomas Schumacher for Disney Theatrical Group added: "It has been decades since an original film musical has been so passionately and broadly embraced as The Greatest Showman, and Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s songs have found a treasured place in the world’s heart.
"Audiences responded to the film’s joyful energy, and themes of self-discovery, community, and the families we create. We’re excited to bring it to the stage as a purely theatrical piece and the natural next chapter in its extraordinary life.
"We cannot wait to see how this incredibly talented team of creatives elevate the beloved work still further. Tim Federle is among the new generation of Disney storytellers, returning to Broadway after remarkable success in film and television. Casey Nicholaw, a longtime key contributor to Disney Theatrical Group’s success, has an unrivalled genius for combining joy and heart in his award-winning stage work. Now we begin the search for the performers who will bring this story to life on stage."
Who is in the cast of the stage adaptation?
See the confirmed casting details below:
Oliver Tompsett (P.T. Barnum)
Samantha Barks (Charity Barnum)
Ben Joyce (Phillip Carlyle)
Vajèn van den Bosch (Jenny Lind)
Malinda Parris (Lettie Lutz)
Bosses have said Oliver Tompsett will not play the role of P.T. Barnum on Monday performances from 10th May, with Vajèn van den Bosch not playing the role of Jenny Lind on alternating Mondays from 10th May.
More casting details are set to be announced in due course.
When does it start?
The Greatest Showman begins performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Wednesday 14th April 2027.
Preview performances will run from 14th April until 4th May 2027, before performances at 7pm every Monday to Saturday, and 2pm every Wednesday and Saturday.
Where is it on?
The Greatest Showman will take place at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London.
How to get tickets
Tickets go on sale at 12pm on Wednesday 18th November 2026.
When tickets go on sale, performances of The Greatest Showman will be available to book from 14th April to 2nd October 2027.
Author: Alex Ross
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