Watch Frozen's Samantha Barks sing 'Dangerous to Dream' in new video
An amazing song from the queen herself❄️
To mark the upcoming second anniversary of Disney’s Frozen The Musical in the West End, and the 10th anniversary of the film, Disney Theatrical Productions today announced the Walt Disney Records music release of Dangerous to Dream – sung by Samantha Barks who created the role of Elsa for the London production.
Dangerous to Dream is one of the twelve original songs which Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez wrote for the stage adaptation of the much-loved multi-award-winning film. The track is released today by Walt Disney Records, and is available widely for free across all streaming platforms, and is accompanied by a music video filmed at London’s historic Carlton House.
Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez are the music and lyric writing powerhouse, not only behind Frozen and the mega hit Let It Go, but also WandaVision, and Coco. Robert Lopez was the first ever double EGOT winner in history.
WATCH: Dangerous to Dream (From "Frozen: The West End Musical")
Who is Samantha Barks?
Samantha Barks plays Elsa and created the role of Elsa for the London production.
What else has Samantha Barks done?
For theatre, her work includes Chess (Umeda Arts Theater Main Hall / Tokyo International Forum Hall), Pretty Woman (Chicago and Broadway), The Last Five Years (St James Theatre), Amelie (Berkley Rep), City of Angels (Donmar Warehouse), Chicago (Hollywood Bowl), Oliver! (UK tour), Les Misérables (Queen’s Theatre), and Cabaret (Birmingham Rep).
For film, her credits include Tomorrow Morning, Chocolate Cake, For Love or Money, Bitter Harvest, The Revenger, Interlude in Prague, The Devil’s Harvest, The Christmas Candle and as Eponine in Les Misérables (recipient of Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer; and nomination for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture). She also reprised her performance as Eponine for Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary.
Samantha will also be staring along side TV personality Alan Carr; singer songwriter Jessie Ware; Olivier Award Winner Amber Riley in an upcoming musical theatre reality shows with Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream.
Samantha Barks on I'd Do Anything
Samantha also competed on the 2008 reality television series I'd Do Anything – the hunt for the next Nancy in Oliver! She placed third out of Twelve potential Nancys.
Who wrote Frozen the Musical?
The book was wrote by Jennifer Lee, based on the smash hit Frozen from Disney.
In its opening year, it received 7 WhatsOnStage Awards – the most of any production - and 4 Olivier Award nominations, including Best New Musical.
Frozen was released in cinemas in 2013, winning multiple awards, including two Academy Awards® for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song ("Let It Go"), the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film and the BAFTA for Best Animated Film. It was written and directed by Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Frozen 2, which debuted in November 2019 is the highest-grossing animated film of all time.
Which theatre is Frozen the musical on at?
You'll be able to experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen in London's West End at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
How can I watch Frozen the Musical?
Performances of Frozen began on the 27th August 2021 and is now booking until March 2024, tickets are available on the Frozen the musical website.
Check out the West End cast of Frozen
Samantha Barks as Elsa
Samantha Barks will play Elsa in the West End version of Frozen the musical. You may recognise Samantha from her previous roles in Les Misérables, Chicago and Pretty Woman the Musical so Elsa is in very safe hands.
Emily Lane as Anna
Before playing Anna, Emily was already in the company as a member of the ensemble and second cover Anna. Her theatre credits also include Before the Party at the Almeida Theatre and Les Misérables and The Sound of Music in the West End.
Craig Gallivan as Olaf
Everyone's favourite snowman, Olaf, will be played by Craig Gallivan. Craig's theatre credits include School of Rock at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace, and the UK tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Oliver Ormson as Hans
Oliver Ormson will play the role of Hans who Anna instantly falls in love with. Oliver's credits include Back To The Future: The Musical at the Manchester Opera House, High Fidelity at the Turbine Theatre, and both the UK and international tour of The Addams Family.
Djavan van de Fliert as Kristoffs
Djavan is making his professional stage debut in Frozen.
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