New musical from the songs of Alejandro Sanz in development

Stage Entertainment Spain has announced El alma al aire, a new musical developed from the songs of Alejandro Sanz and the first project created entirely by the company in Spain.

The musical theatre producer behind shows including Anastasia and Tina – The Tina Turner Musical and the mainland European premiere of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella confirmed that the production is currently in pre-production and will premiere in Madrid. The project is being created with the support of Sanz.

El alma al aire will feature a book by Álvaro Tato, a two-time Max Award winner, and draw on songs from across Sanz’s career. The story is set in a fishing village and follows characters from different generations as they face decisions that affect the course of their lives.

Founded in 1998, Stage Entertainment is a European theatre production company specialising in musical theatre. It both owns and operates 16 theatres and produces international titles, including The Lion King, Aladdin and Moulin Rouge! The Musical. The company employs around 2,000 people and operates in several countries across Europe, as well as in London’s West End and on Broadway.

In October 2025, Madrid hosted the European premiere of a new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, with a book by Douglas Carter Beane and direction and choreography by Anthony Van Laast.

Stage Entertainment Spain is also redeveloping the former IMAX cinema in Madrid into the Stage Gran Teatro Musical, which is scheduled to open in 2027.