A stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman will open at the Bristol Hippodrome, featuring the award-winning soundtrack from the 2017 hit film.
Premiering in Spring 2026, the show from Disney Theatrical Group will be directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winning Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin, Mean Girls and Hercules), with a book by Tim Federle (Ferdinand, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Tuck Everlasting).
The Greatest Showman will feature the original songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, Dear Evan Hansen), including The Greatest Show, A Million Dreams, Come Alive, Rewrite the Stars and This Is Me, along with new songs written especially for the musical.
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.”
About The Greatest Showman
The 2017 film tells the story of Phineas Taylor (P.T.) Barnum and his circus made up of exotic performers, animals and acrobats which becomes a worldwide hit.
The soundtrack achieved global success, winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, a GRAMMY Award, as well as being nominated for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards.
Casting and the Bristol performance schedule will be announced later this year, with a West End season also in the works.
Groups can make use of discounted rates, bespoke tours and a dedicated groups booking team at the Bristol Hippodrome.
For the latest updates about the show go to www.thegreatestshowman.co.uk.
