SUSAN EGAN TO JOIN US IN THE UNDERWORLD…
HALLOWEEN COMES TO DISNEY’S HERCULES
AT THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE
For one night only this Halloween at Disney’s Hercules, Hades takes over Theatre Royal Drury Lane’s front of house with a trail of music, mayhem, photo opportunities before curtain-up; with Susan Egan the original Meg from the Hercules animated film joining the company at the curtain call to lead a very special Disney villain medley to round off the evening in spook-tacular fashion.
Susan Egan said today, “When Herc comes calling, what’s a Meg to do?! I’m thrilled to be coming to London to join the cast of Hercules for a very special third act this Halloween! That’s Hades’ big day, after all, and I hold no grudges. This brilliant story holds a very special place in my heart, so it’s truly wonderful to celebrate its new life at Theatre Royal Drury Lane – and even make my debut on that iconic stage!”
As well as providing the voice for Meg, Egan was the voice of Lin in Spirited Away, and was nominated for a Tony® Award for originating the role of Belle in Beauty and Beast on Broadway.
Starting at 8pm on 31 October, audiences are invited to come dressed in their best spooky seasonal looks or costumes – extra kudos for being Disney villain-inspired!
The bar will also be taken over by the spirits with special themed cocktails and mocktails for this one-off event.
Lorcana, the Disney trading card game produced by Ravensburger, will be supporting the evening with special giveaways.
Tickets for the Halloween performance can be purchased via: https://www.herculesthemusical.co.uk/
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DISNEY’S
HERCULES
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by David Zippel
Book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah
Cast: Luke Brady (Hercules), as the Muses, Candace Furbert (Thalia), Sharlene Hector (Clio), Brianna Ogunbawo (Melpomene), Malinda Parris (Calliope), Robyn Rose-Li (Terpsichore), and Kimmy Edwards and Kamilla Fernandes (Standby Muses); Mae Ann Jorolan (Meg), Trevor Dion Nicholas (Phil), Stephen Carlile (Hades), and Craig Gallivan and Lee Zarrett (in the roles of Bob and Charles), with Rhianne Alleyne, Lana Antoniou, Daisy Barnett, Felipe Bejarano, Sarah Benbelaid, Joel Benjamin, Jack Butcher, Nicole Carlisle, Francessca Daniella-Baker, Marie Finlayson, Ryesha Higgs, Cruz-Troy Hunter, Travis Kerry, Stefan Lagoulis, Jason Leigh Winter, Jordan Livesey, Harriet Millier, Ellie Mitchell, Saffi Needham, Ben Nicholas, Ingrid Olivia, Matt Overfield, Patrick John Robinson, Ope Sowande and Rhys West
Director and Choreographer: Casey Nicholaw; Co-Choreographer: Tanisha Scott;
Scenic and Additional Video Design: Dane Laffrey; Costume Design: Gregg Barnes, Sky Switser;
Lighting Design: Jeff Croiter; Sound Design: Adam Fisher; Video Design: George Reeve;
Special Effects Design: Jeremy Chernick; Dance Music Arrangements: David Chase;
Hair and Wig Design: Mia M. Neal; Make-Up Design: Kirk Cambridge- Del Pesche;
Music supervisor and Arranger: Michael Kosarin; Orchestrations: Danny Troob and Joseph Joubert;
Dance Arrangements: David Chase; Casting: Natalie Gallacher CDG for Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting
The musical, inspired by the animated film, based on the ancient myth.
It’s what classical civilisation would have wanted.
Ancient Greece. A time of gods, mortals… and Hercules, who isn’t quite either. But if he’s not a god, how can he possibly save the world from Hades? It’s one thing flexing those pecs, but going from zero to hero requires a different kind of strength.
Get ready for a wise-cracking, column-shaking, underworld-rocking ride of adventure, self-discovery, and love. In tunics.
LISTINGS
HERCULES
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Catherine Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5JF
Previews sold out – from £29.50 post press night
Group rates and education rates are available – please see the website
PERFORMANCES:
POST PRESS NIGHT:
Monday to Saturday 7:30pm
Thursday and Saturday matinees 2:30pm
ACCESS PERFORMANCES: 020 3925 2998 or access@lwtheatres.co.uk
Relaxed performance 1.30pm on 15 November
Audio Described performance 2.30pm on 29 November