Disney's 'Hercules' Coming to the Stage in a Musical Starring Original Movie Voice Actor Roger Bart

Bless my soul, Disney’sHerculesis coming to the stage — and with a familiar face, too.

Leading the production in the title role will be Jelani Alladin, the actor who originated the role of Kristoff in Broadway’sFrozenmusical,the Public Theater announced.

Alan Menken and David Zippel’s infamous songs from the film — including “Zero to Hero,” “I Won’t Say (I’m in Love),” “The Gospel Truth,” “One Last Hope,” “A Star Is Born,” and the Oscar-nominated “Go the Distance” — will all be there, as well as some new tunes.

Roger Bart.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty

This is one of many classic Disney films transferred to the stage. Others includeBeauty and the Beast,The Lion King,Mary Poppins,Tarzan,The Little Mermaid,Newsies,The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Aladdin, and the aforementionedFrozen.

Disney has also been producing live-action versions of many of its animated films as of late, likeBeauty and the Beast,Dumbo,Aladdin, and the upcomingLion King(opening July 19).

As of now, no commercial plans for theHerculesmusical have been announced.

Herculeswill begin performances on Aug. 31 at the Delacorte Theater, and run through Sept. 8.

source: people.com