Hercules: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Hercules is a stage adaptation of the Disney animated film, reimagining the myth of the god turned hero. The story follows Hercules, born with extraordinary strength but raised as a mortal, as he sets out to prove himself worthy of a place on Mount Olympus. Filled with humor, heart, and nostalgia, Hercules is a celebration of love, identity, and what it means to be a hero.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2019)

Cast Size: 12+

Genre: Fantasy

Setting: Ancient Greece


Creative Team

Music: Alan Menken

Lyrics: David Zippel

Book: Kristoffer Diaz (2019), Robert Horn (2023), Kwame Kwei-Armah (2023)

Based On: Hercules (1997 film)


Cast Albums

Original London Cast➝


Licensing

Hercules is not currently available for licensing.


Tags

2010s, Based on a Movie, Disney, Fantasy, Gospel, One Word, Pop


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