Curtain up for Rogers: The Musical at Hyperion Theater, now open at Disney California Adventure Park! The musical, which premiered in the first episode of Hawkeye on Disney+, takes center stage as part of the Disney100 celebration at Disneyland Resort. A classic tale of heroes, time travel and romance, the approximately 30-minute show features a talented cast of singers and dancers who narrate the story of Steve Rogers (aka Captain America), accompanied by Peggy Carter, Nick Fury and select members of the Avengers.
This new musical project is brought to life through the creativity of Disney Live Entertainment in collaboration with author Hunter Bell, star and author of the Tony Award-nominated film.[title of show]” and will feature five brand new songs with music by Grammy-winning composer Christopher Lennertz and lyrics by Jordan Peterson, Christopher Lennertz and Alex Karukas. The show will also feature fan favorites “Save The City” from Hawkeye (written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman) and “Star Spangled Man” from Captain America: The First Avenger (written by Alan Menken and David Zippel).
Rogers: The Musical is an exciting and heartfelt experience for superhero fans, theater enthusiasts and families alike. The following story is about Steve’s humble beginnings to his position as leader of the Avegners, meeting Peggy Carter, working with Nick Fury and of course the Infinity Stones. The musical features an array of different musical styles with genres such as big band jazz, modern funk, classical orchestra and more brought to life by a 60-piece orchestra.
Developed by a team of experts at Disney Live Entertainment, the creative direction of Rogers: The Musical at Disney California Adventure Park transforms the Hyperion Theater’s stage for each scene through a combination of layered two-dimensional sets, physical set pieces and the theater’s 2,200 square foot space -foot video screen. The Avengers and other characters are portrayed in representative costumes that offer a fun, more casual take on their iconic looks.
During the limited-time run of Rogers: The Musical, patriotic and heroic food and beverages will be served at select locations throughout Disney California Adventure, with vending trucks in front of the Hyperion Theater offering a themed bucket of popcorn in red, white, and blue kettle corn at the time of purchase.
Ready to save the city? Rogers: The Musical will now run Tuesday through Saturday most weeks during its limited run. Check out more images from the stunning, star-studded show below!