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Video: Meet The Monster Puppets of Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - Jul 12, 2024

Watch as puppet designer James Ortiz talks about bringing the monsters of Hercules to life on stage in the Hamburg production, directed by Casey Nicholaw in this all-new video.

Video: Watch All New Clips From Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024

All new footage has been released from the world premiere of the new production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg, directed by Casey Nicholaw. Check out the video here!

Video: Dane Laffrey Shares Set Design Secrets from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Lauren Hilton - Apr 11, 2024

HERCULES opened Sunday, March 24th at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany. Go inside the design studio for an depth look at the revisioned set design in this video.

Video: Watch Footage from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 24, 2024

Check out a new trailer for the world premiere of the new production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg, directed by Casey Nicholaw!

Video: Alan Menken Shares The Song That Became 'Finally Arrived' in Hamburg
by Lauren Hilton - Mar 18, 2024

Tune in to catch Alan Menken performing the original Hercules tune that evolved into the beloved 'Finally Arrived' in an exciting new video!

Video: Watch The Set of Disney's HERCULES Being Assembled in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - Mar 14, 2024

Go inside the set build timelapse for the world premiere of the new production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg. Check out the video!

Video: Go Inside the Sitzprobe for Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - Mar 7, 2024

Go behind the scenes of the orchestra and cast coming together for the first time to bring the music of Hercules in Hamburg to life with stars Ann Jorolan (Meg), Benét Monteiro (Hercules), and musical supervisor Michael Kosarin.

Video: Get A First Look at the Sets of Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - Feb 22, 2024

Watch as Set Designer Dane Laffrey and Director Casey Nicholaw take you inside the studio for a first look at the set designs for the world premiere of the new production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg in an all-new video.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - Feb 20, 2024

Go inside rehearsals for the newest Disney musical HERCULES in Hamburg, featuring performances and interviews with the cast and creative team in an all-new video!

VIDEO: Benét Monteiro To Play Title Role in Hamburg's HERCULES; Performs 'Go The Distance'
by Alan Henry - Oct 26, 2023

Casting for the title role in the new Disney musical HERCULES in Hamburg was announced at an event open to the press yesterday. Benét Monteiro will take on the role of Hercules, and his single version of Go The Distance will also be released on all streaming platforms on Friday. Watch the music video for the track exclusively below.

Virginia Film Festival Announces 2023 Lineup 
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2023

The 36th Annual Virginia Film Festival has announced its program lineup. Find out what films and events are in store for this year's festival.

Casey Nicholaw Will Direct HERCULES in Hamburg
by Alan Henry - Jun 20, 2023

Disney's HERCULES will open in Hamburg as a spectacular musical full of humor, adventure, and joie de vivre that transforms the Stage Theater Neue Flora into the fantastic mythical world of the Greek gods. The production will begin performances on March 24th, 2024 and will be directed by Casey Nicholaw, and advance tickets are now on sale.

Review: HERCULES at Paper Mill Playhouse Brings Glitz, Glamour and Excitement to the Mythological Tale
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 3, 2023

Hercules, now on stage at Paper Mill Playhouse, exceeds your expectations and brings glitz, glamour and excitement to the mythological tale. 

Review Roundup: Disney's HERCULES Musical Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Alan Henry - Mar 2, 2023

What did critics think of Hercules at Paper Mill Playhouse? Hercules features music by Oscar, Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Alan Menken (Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, Newsies) and lyrics by Tony Award winner David Zippel (City of Angels, Mulan) and a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie) and Kwame Kwei-Armah (Artistic Director of London's Young Vic).

Photos: First Look at Bradley Gibson, Isabelle McCalla & More in HERCULES at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023

Get a first look at photos of Bradley Gibson, Isabelle McCalla and more in Disney's Hercules at Paper Mill Playhouse!

Disney's HERCULES Musical Will Open In Hamburg Next Year
by Team BWW - Feb 27, 2023

From Zero to Hero to Germany! Disney Theatrical Productions announced this morning Stage Entertainment will present the European premiere of HERCULES in Hamburg, Germany opening Spring 2024.

Video: Get a First Look at Bradley Gibson, Isabelle McCalla & More in HERCULES at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2023

Get a first look at footage of Disney's Hercules at Paper Mill Playhouse, starring Bradley Gibson, Shuler Hensley, Isabelle McCalla and James Monroe Iglehart.

Photos: San Francisco Ballet Celebrates Tamara Rojo's Arrival And Opening Of 90th Season At 2023 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2023

On Thursday, San Francisco Ballet celebrated the opening of the trailblazing company’s 90th Repertory Season and Artistic Director Tamara Rojo’s arrival with the 2023 Opening Night Gala. See photos from the event.

Will HERCULES Ever Make It to Broadway?
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 13, 2023

Disney Theatrical Productions President Thomas Schumacher discussed in a recent episode of D23 Inside Disney that there is speculation about a future life for Hercules, which has been announced as a title for the licensing market.

Charity Angél Dawson, Rashidra Scott, and More Join HERCULES at Paper Mill Playhouse; Full Cast Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023

Full casting and the creative team have been announced for the all-new musical production of Disney's Hercules at Paper Mill Playhouse. Learn more about who will be starring in the production here!