PHOTOS: Disney’s “Frozen” musical begins rehearsal for the Broadway-bound production

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Guests embrace with joy amid the festive atmosphere of a Broadway lobby, excitement buzzing in the air as fellow theatergoers mingle before Frozen: The Musical.

Rehearsals for Disney’s Broadway-bound production of “Frozen” began this week, and we’ve got a peek inside the rehearsal room as the cast gathered for their first day of work.

The show begins a pre-Broadway run at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts from August 17 – October 1 before heading to the St. James Theatre in New York next spring.

Scroll down for a look at the cast and crew as they prepare to enter the world of Arandelle.

Three guests grinning and posing together at a lively indoor entertainment event, reminiscent of a Broadway celebration, with other attendees enjoying the festivities in the background.
Director Michael Grandage with Caissie Levy (Elsa) and Patti Murin (Anna)
A Frozen cast member in a blue shirt shares a joyful conversation with fellow performers in a bustling rehearsal space, capturing the behind-the-scenes excitement of preparing for Disney’s Broadway musical.
Jelani Aladdin (Kristoff)
Two Broadway performers stand side by side, beaming in front of vibrant blue stage curtains, dressed in relaxed collared shirts and radiating the excitement of a show about to begin.
John Riddle (Hans) and Robert Creighton (Duke of Weselton)
Cast members from Disney’s Frozen on Broadway beam in front of boards showcasing scenic landscapes, captured during rehearsal—a sneak peek at the magic behind the musical for Disney fans and entertainment enthusiasts.
Creative team Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Christoper Oram, and Natasha Katz
Two friends pose together, grinning after watching Disney’s Frozen musical on Broadway, one with his arm around the other, standing in front of a blue curtain inside the theater.
Greg Hildreth (Olaf) and Kevin Del Aguila (Oaken)
Two friends are laughing and chatting in the midst of an excited crowd inside a Broadway theater, surrounded by applause, celebrating together after experiencing the dazzling Disney’s Frozen musical.
Patti Murin and company

Based on the 2013 animated film, the Broadway version of “Frozen” features music and lyrics from Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, the creator’s of the film’s score. The book is by Jennifer Lee, the film’s screenwriter and co-director.

Tony winner Michael Grandage is directing the show, with choreography from fellow Tony winner Rob Ashford.

“Frozen” stars Caissie Levy (Elsa), Patti Murin (Anna), Jelani Alladin (Kristoff), Greg Hildreth (Olaf), John Riddle (Hans), and Robert Creighton (Duke of Weselton), with featured players Kevin Del Aguila (Oaken), Timothy Hughes (Pabbie), Andrew Pirozzi (Sven), Audrey Bennett (Young Anna), Mattea Conforti (Young Anna), Brooklyn Nelson (Young Elsa), and Ayla Schwartz (Young Elsa).

To purchase tickets for the Denver show, head over to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts website.

You can also see more photos from the rehearsal room at the TheaterMania website.

Images: Jenny Anderson

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