Disney's Hercules production image.
Based on the 1997 animated feature film, Disney's Hercules made its West End premiere at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane earlier this year.
The cast recording will be released on 10 October for digital download and streaming, then 21 November it will be available on CD and Vinyl from the 5 December. It will feature brand new recordings of the hits written by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel for the film, such as ‘Go the Distance’, ‘Zero To Hero’ and ‘I Won’t Say (I’m In Love)’, plus a host of new songs written specifically for the new musical.
Alan Menken (music) - “This Hercules cast album represents the culmination of a journey that started way back in the mid 90’s in the world of Disney animation. The unique opportunities that came from composing a score filled with stylish pop and gospel influences, combined with David Zippel’s brilliant, sophisticated lyrics, never failed to delight me. I believe audiences connected, both then and now, with that sense of joy we had in our writing process.
"One of my favorite aspects of adapting my own pre-existing material for a stage production is being able to give voice to characters who never sang before, like Hades. Including Hades’ new song, David and I have written seven new songs that bring even more heart and soul into the story.
"I’m thrilled to share our enthusiasm for this next chapter in our hero’s journey. So, here it is, please enjoy our new, theatrical, Hercules!!”
The album is performed by the outstanding London cast, including Luke Brady as Hercules, as the Muses, Candace Furbert (Thalia), Sharlene Hector (Clio), Brianna Ogunbawo (Melpomene), Malinda Parris (Calliope) and Robyn Rose-Li (Terpsichore); Mae Ann Jorolan (Meg), Trevor Dion Nicholas (Phil), Stephen Carlile (Hades), and Craig Gallivan and Lee Zarrett (in the roles of Bob and Charles).
Disney's Hercules is a wise-cracking, column-shaking, underworld-rocking ride of adventure, self-discovery, and love. It continues performances at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, where it is currently booking until 28 March 2026.
