Meet the leading stars of The Greatest Showman on stage

Disney Theatrical Group has revealed glossy photos of the two leads from The Greatest Showman, which will receive its world premiere at the Bristol Hippodrome in March.

Based on the 2017 film, the new stage adaptation features songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, a book by Tim Federle, and direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw. The production marks the first 20th Century Studios title to be adapted for the stage by Disney Theatrical Group.

The musical will feature Pasek and Paul’s Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning songs, including “The Greatest Show”, “A Million Dreams”, “Come Alive”, “Rewrite the Stars”, “Never Enough” and “This Is Me”, alongside new material written for the stage.

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Nicholaw said, “It’s an absolute joy to finally share our incredible cast with the world – led by the brilliant Oliver Tompsett and Samantha Barks. After an exhaustive search we have gathered a group of artists whose talent will bring to life this fantastic story – with a theatrical new book by Tim Federle and the beloved score created by Pasek and Paul. Together with a world class creative team, we are so excited to bring this story to life for the first time on stage.”

Tompsett added: “Roles like this don’t come along very often, so it’s an absolute privilege to be taking on this incredible character in the original company of The Greatest Showman. I’m so very fortunate to be surrounded by the most brilliant cast – Sam, Ben, Lorna, Malinda, and Vajèn – and can’t wait to begin the creative process with Casey and the team in the rehearsal room.”

Barks concluded: “I’m thrilled to be rejoining the Disney family to play Charity Barnum. There is something utterly magical about The Greatest Showman – the songs have become instant classics – and I’m so excited to partner with Olly to bring this incredible couple and their enduring love to life on stage.”

Further casting for the production has been revealed, as have dates and details for the show’s on-sale.