Disney has announced new lead casting for Hercules at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London.
Broadway star Bradley Gibson is set to take over the title role in the blockbuster musical Hercules, starring in the show from 29 June until the musical closes on 5 September 2026.
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He is reprising his performance as Hercules after originating the role in the world premiere production in New Jersey (US) in 2023. Read more about Bradley Gibson here.
Gibson succeeds Luke Brady (The Prince of Egypt), who originated the role for the show’s West End premiere in June 2024.
“What an honour to step back into the role of Hercules which I had the enormous privilege of originating back home. To come full circle with this epic production, and make my West End debut at the glorious Theatre Royal Drury Lane is an absolute dream come true.” – Bradley Gibson
A heroic company
Further casting for the show’s final months in London will be announced soon.
Hercules currently stars Luke Brady as Hercules, with Mae Ann Jorolan (Hercules, Aladdin) as Meg, Trevor Dion Nicholas (Hadestown, Hamilton, Aladdin) as Phil, Stephen Carlile (The Lion King) as Hades, and Craig Gallivan (Frozen) and Lee Zarrett (My Fair Lady) as Bob and Charles.
The Five Muses are Candace Furbert (The Book of Mormon) as Thalia, Sharlene Hector (Hairspray) as Clio, Brianna Ogunbawo (The Lion King) as Melpomene, Leslie Beehann (Hercules Germany) as Calliope, Robyn Rose-Li (The Baker’s Wife) as Terpsichore, and Kimmy Edwards (A Christmas Carol) and Kamilla Fernandes (Grease) as Standby Muses.
Disney’s Hercules. The Muses. Photo by Johan Persson
Hercules creators
Directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), Hercules features a brand-new book by Tony winner Robert Horn (Tootsie) and former Young Vic Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah.
The score features the much-loved songs from the 1997 animated classic, including “Go the Distance” and “Zero to Hero”, written by eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken and Tony winner David Zippel, alongside several new songs written specifically for the stage.
Disney confirmed in February that Hercules is scheduled to conclude its run at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane this September. Casey Nicholaw is currently overseeing the world premiere of Disney’s latest stage venture, The Greatest Showman, in Bristol.
Book tickets to Hercules at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London.
Plan your Hercules visit
- Theatre: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street, London
- Booking until: 5 September 2026
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
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