Candace Furbert To Appear In ‘Hercules’

Bermudian performer Candace Furbert has been cast as Thalia in the West End premiere of Disney’s ‘Hercules’ in London.

Whats On Stage reported, “Complete casting has now been confirmed for the West End premiere of Disney’s Hercules, opening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane this summer.

“Based on Disney’s 1997 animated classic Hercules, the musical follows the titular Greek hero as he battles to claim his birthright and strength, while pitted against the villainous Hades. It features music by Alan Menken [Beauty and the Beast], lyrics by David Zippel [Mulan], and a new book by Robert Horn [Shucked] and Kwame Kwei-Armah [The Visitor]. Numbers in the show include “Go the Distance”, “Zero to Hero” and “I Won’t Say [I’m In Love]”.

“The production is directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw [Disney’s Aladdin], who also helmed the European premiere in Hamburg, with Tanisha Scott as co-choreographer.

“As previously revealed, Grammy nominee Luke Brady is set to take on the title role in the London production. Starring as the Muses will be Candace Furbert [as Thalia], Sharlene Hector [as Clio], Brianna Ogunbawo [as Melpomene], Malinda Parris [as Calliope], and Robyn Rose-Li [as Terpsichore], with Kamilla Fernandes [as Standby Muse].

“Disney’s Hercules will begin previews at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 6 June 2025, with an opening night set for 24 June 2025. “

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