The National Theatre is calling: theatre issues a public casting notice for soon-to-be announced 2027 musical

The National Theatre has put out a casting call to the public, in search of exceptional triple-threat performers for leading roles in a major new production in its 2027 season. The show has yet to be announced, but the notice, shared across its social media channels, mentioned an upcoming “iconic musical”.

The National Theatre is inviting performers to apply to a casting call for an upcoming production as part of their 2027 season. The new season has not yet been announced, but the call was published on their social media channels yesterday to much fanfare. They teased that “all will be revealed soon” while confirming that online applications are open now, with auditions expected to take place this autumn.

The move is unusual, with most productions working solely through agents or closed submissions. The venue appears to be widening its search net by welcoming in the public.

The caption of their Instagram post read: “Our 2027 season will be revealed this September, including details of a major musical production coming to the NT next year.

All will be revealed soon – but right now, we’re on the lookout for performers with exceptional acting, dancing and singing skills for roles in an iconic musical.”

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The casting call included information on four roles that the production is looking for as they search for exceptional performers. The roles span a range of playing ages and specific vocal and dance requirements.

Role 1: Female, playing age 16–22, soprano, with strong ballet training. The National Theatre is particularly interested to hear from performers with Puerto Rican or wider Latin American heritage for this role.
Role 2: Female, playing age 18–25, mezzo-soprano, and an exceptional dancer with experience in ballet, jazz and Latin dance, including partnering work and lifts. The National Theatre is particularly interested to hear from performers with Puerto Rican or wider Latin American heritage for this role.
Role 3: Male, playing age 18–25, baritone, and an exceptional dancer with experience in ballet, jazz and Latin dance, including partnering work and lifts. The National Theatre is particularly interested to hear from performers with Puerto Rican or wider Latin American heritage for this role.
Role 4: Male, playing age 18–22, baritone, and an exceptional dancer with experience in ballet and jazz, including partnering work and lifts. The National Theatre is particularly interested to hear from performers with Polish, Italian or Irish heritage for this role.

Something’s coming, something good

Comments have flooded the National Theatre’s post, with plenty of people trying to guess what the production could be.

Based on the roles being sought, we’d bet that West Side Story is a frontrunner. It’s been over 20 years since the musical saw a major West End production and there is no time like the present for a revival. Other commenters on the post have had a similar inclination, with many outright guessing the classic musical or using lyrics in their replies.

Of course, we’re all speculating, and nothing has been confirmed. Until it is, we’re on the edge of our seats awaiting news of the National Theatre’s new season.

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