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Disney Theatrical Developing 90-Minute Zootopia Musical, Auditions Set for September

The show is being built for a LORT launch with subsequent licensing, aligning with Disney’s broader 2025 Zootopia push.

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Overview

  • An Equity audition notice confirms a 90-minute stage adaptation of the 2016 film is in active development by Disney Theatrical Productions.
  • The creative team listed includes book by Sara Wordsworth; music and lyrics by Jaheem Toombs with additional contributions from Matte Martinez; direction by Connor Gallagher; and music supervision by Ian Weinberger.
  • C12 Casting will conduct Equity Principal Auditions in New York City at Ripley-Grier Studios in mid-to-late September, per the posting.
  • Performers are asked to hold availability for a three-week development workshop in November in New York City.
  • The notice states the piece is being developed for a professional LORT production with plans for later professional and amateur licensing, and no premiere venue or casting has been announced.