THE GREATEST SHOWMAN is coming to the West End in 2027

Based on the 2017 musical film starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and Zendaya, The Greatest Showman is inspired by the life of 19th century showman P.T. Barnum, charting his rise from humble beginnings as the son of a tailor to the creator of the well-renowned Barnum & Bailey circus. Along the way, he showcases so-called “freak” performers, including a bearded lady, while facing backlash from outraged locals and grappling with the strain that ambition and fame place on his marriage.

The musical adaptation features a book by Tim Federle, direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw, and songs by EGOT winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, Dear Evan Hansen), with both brand-new music as well as beloved songs from the film's Academy Award-nominated soundtrack, including 'The Greatest Show', 'A Million Dreams', 'Come Alive', 'Rewrite the Stars' and the Golden Globe-winning 'This Is Me'.

The Greatest Showman had its world premiere at the Bristol Hippodrome in March this year, and now, following a sold-out run, it is transferring to the West End. Oliver Tompsett (&Juliet, Wild About You, Pretty Woman) and Samantha Barks (Frozen, Les Miserables) will reprise their roles, leading the cast as P.T Barnum and Charity Barnum, joined by Ben Joyce (Phillip Carlyle), Vajèn van den Bosch (Jenny Lind) and Malinda Parris (Lettie Lutz). Further casting to be announced.

Completing the creative team are Alex Lacamoire (Music Supervision, Incidental & Dance Music Arrangements and Orchestrations), David Korins (Scenic Design), Gregg Barnes and Sky Switser (Costume Design); Natasha Katz (Lighting Design); Peter Hylenski (Sound Design), George Reeve (Video Design), Lorenzo Pisoni (Circus Creation & Design), Josh Marquette (Hair & Wig Design), Milagros Medina-Cerdeira (Make-Up Design), Jeremy Chernick (Special Effects Design), Skylar Fox (Illusions Design), Natalie Gallacher CDG for Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting (Casting Director) and Keston & Keston (Children's Casting Director & General Manager).

The Greatest Showman will open at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in the spring next year, with dates to be announced.

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