Hercules NJ Reviews and Tickets

68%

(39 Reviews)

Positive

49%

Mixed

46%

Negative

Members say

Entertaining, Great singing, Disappointing, Delightful, Ambitious

About the Show

A theatrical adaptation of the beloved Disney movie about the son of Zeus and his exploits.

Talk about twists of fates! The classic Disney animated film is given new life in stage musical of mythical proportions. Hercules is the divinely funny story of a tried and true hero on a quest to find out who he is and where he belongs, and maybe even find love along the way.

The roof-raising score by Alan Menken and David Zippel features all the hits audiences know and love from the movie, including the Oscar®-nominated song “Go The Distance,” as well as “Zero to Hero” and “I Won’t Say (I’m in Love),” along with new songs written for the stage.

The show features a new book by Tony Award® winner Robert Horn (Tootsie) and Kwame Kwei-Armah (artistic director of London’s Young Vic), and direction by Obie Award-winning Lear deBessonet (Into the Woods).

Member Reviews (39)

If you like the movie, Great singing, Entertaining

See it if you are familiar with the movie and enjoy it. Some great singers and songs. Entertaining.

Don't see it if you want to see high drama. Not all new songs work. This is for fun, not "art".

Needs work, Entertaining

See it if You like the movie or enjoy Disney shows. The muses are great, and the overall show is entertaining.

Don't see it if This still needs work. Some of the new songs drag down the pace.

Fluffy, Disappointing, Entertaining

See it if enjoyed the film. supporting characters (the muses) are fun and refreshing.

Don't see it if wanted the film to be expanded. new music is forgettable. lead actor is easily forgotten.

Banal

See it if you MUST see the movie adapted to the stage.

Don't see it if you're on the fence.

Overrated, Great staging, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if you love Menken's score and are looking for a nostalgia piece with star turns by Iglehart & Hensley, plus those PUPPETS!!!

Don't see it if you want more than a just capable leading man or can't handle disappointing fight scenes

Ambitious, Great singing, Great staging

See it if You have to see every Disney show - the leads and staging were top notch but the Muses we’re hard to understand

Don't see it if You are not into big Disney themed entertainment

Miscast, Indulgent, Sloppy, Uninspired, Disappointing

See it if you’re a do-or-die kind of Disney fan.

Don't see it if you have a sentimentality to the film—this adaptation is a swing and a miss.

Great staging, Great singing, Entertaining, Delightful, Ambitious

See it if You enjoy Disney or Hercules in general. The muses absolutely slay the show!

Don't see it if You do not like Disney or the family friendly shows

Trailer

Creative team