The Greatest Showman musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane is heading to the West End in spring 2027 following its sold-out world-premiere run at Bristol Hippodrome. Disney Theatrical’s new stage adaptation brings the film’s much-loved songs together with brand-new music created especially for the theatre.
Latest Update
5 September 2026: The West End transfer is confirmed for Theatre Royal Drury Lane in spring 2027. Disney says the full performance schedule will be announced soon and tickets will be released later in autumn. Further casting is also still to come.
Overview
Based on the 2017 film, The Greatest Showman follows P. T. Barnum as he sets out to create an extraordinary new kind of entertainment with a company of performers who have been pushed to the margins. The London production follows the musical’s sold-out Bristol Hippodrome premiere earlier in 2026.
Cast
- Oliver Tompsett — P. T. Barnum
- Samantha Barks — Charity Barnum
- Ben Joyce — Phillip Carlyle
- Vajèn van den Bosch — Jenny Lind
- Malinda Parris — Lettie Lutz
Further casting is to be announced.
Creative Team
- Songs: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
- Book: Tim Federle
- Director and choreographer: Casey Nicholaw
- Music supervision, incidental and dance music arrangements and orchestrations: Alex Lacamoire
- Scenic design: David Korins
- Costume design: Gregg Barnes and Sky Switser
- Lighting design: Natasha Katz
- Sound design: Peter Hylenski
- Video design: George Reeve
- Circus creation and design: Lorenzo Pisoni
Songs and What to Expect
The musical features the film songs audiences already know, including “The Greatest Show”, “A Million Dreams”, “Come Alive”, “Rewrite the Stars”, “Never Enough” and “This Is Me”, alongside brand-new songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul written especially for the stage.
This is Disney Theatrical’s book musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. It is a separate production from London’s Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular.
Dates and Venue
- Venue: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street, London WC2B 5JF
- Opening: Spring 2027
- Exact performance dates: To be announced
Tickets
Disney’s official information currently says tickets will be released later in autumn 2026. You can sign up for official Greatest Showman musical updates to hear when booking opens.
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Why See It?
If the film soundtrack has been living in your head since 2017, this is the full stage musical rather than a concert or circus spin-off. The returning Bristol leads, Casey Nicholaw’s direction and choreography, and new songs written specifically for the theatre make the West End transfer one to watch well ahead of its 2027 opening.
Accessibility
Specific access performance dates for The Greatest Showman have not yet been announced. Theatre Royal Drury Lane offers access booking and venue accessibility information; check the venue and production websites when the full performance schedule is released.
Practical Information
- Address: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street, London WC2B 5JF
- Nearest Underground: Covent Garden
- Nearby station: Charing Cross
- Running time: To be confirmed
- Opening: Spring 2027
FAQ
When does The Greatest Showman open in the West End?
The production is confirmed for Theatre Royal Drury Lane in spring 2027. The full performance schedule has not yet been announced.
When do tickets go on sale?
Disney says tickets will be released later in autumn 2026. You can sign up through the official musical website for ticket updates.
Who is in The Greatest Showman West End cast?
Oliver Tompsett, Samantha Barks, Ben Joyce, Vajèn van den Bosch and Malinda Parris are currently announced, with further casting still to come.
Is this the same as Come Alive?
No. The Greatest Showman at Theatre Royal Drury Lane is Disney Theatrical’s stage musical. Come Alive! is a separate circus spectacular inspired by the film.
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