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Frozen on stage: how the Broadway musical differs from the film

Disney's stage adaptation opened on Broadway in March 2018, adding material for live performance. An old production announcement is not a current local ticket listing.

An original NewsCubby historical explainer. Event dates appear in the article; this is not a breaking-news announcement.

The Broadway production

The Broadway League's production record dates Frozen's opening at the St. James Theatre to March 22, 2018. It credits a book by Jennifer Lee and music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. The musical adapts the Disney film for live actors, a theatre stage and a different performance format.

The same record lists the original Broadway run through March 11, 2020. That is the history of a particular production, rather than the schedule of every touring, licensed or international staging of Frozen.

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New songs and a live interpretation

Disney's March 2018 trailer article highlighted new songs, costumes, sets, staging and dance, including the song Monster performed by Caissie Levy as Elsa. These elements help explain why a stage adaptation is more than a screening of the animated movie.

Before arranging a visit, check the named venue, city, performance date and official ticket source. An old article establishing that a musical exists cannot establish current availability in your city. The related Movies section provides coverage of screen productions, while this page keeps the stage adaptation's history distinct.

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Sources and further reading

  1. Broadway League IBDB — Frozen original production ↗
  2. Disney News — Frozen on Broadway trailer, March 22, 2018 ↗