Frozen – The Musical at San Diego Civic Theatre

When Frozen: The Musical premiered in the Buell Theatre in August 2017, critics didn’t know what to say. Even after mixed reviews, the general agreement was that the show had huge potential. The Denver Post wrote that it was “Fun but not transporting”. Some critics wondered if the songs could really hold up the expansion of the story quite like the original film did, especially when the score expanded from 8 songs to 20. While reviews felt that the play was a little padded in parts, it was clear to everyone that Disney Theatrical Productions may have struck gold on the project. That’s why Michael Grandage was called in to help uplift the production during its current Broadway tour. The show tells the story of Elsa and Anna in a story of sacrifice and true love with an evocative winter imagery that manages to capture the magic of the animated film. Original composers Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez returned to bolster the plot expansions with new music. Altogether, Disney Theatrical Productions took the reviews to heart and created a true experience that will be enjoyed for generations.