The wait is almost over! Disney California Adventure’s “Rogers: the Musical” made its offical debut on June 30, 2023! We were fortunate to attend a media preview at 2pm on June 29th and another performance at 5:30pm. Below, find your guide to the show, how to get a seat with virtual queue, new food and merchandise. PLUS, we have a live video and photos of the performance for you below!
NEW! When and How to See “Rogers: The Musical”
The 30-minute one-act show, scheduled to run from June 30 through August 31, is part of the Disneyland Resort’s Disney100 Celebration offerings. It will run Tuesdays through Saturdays (it won’t run on Sundays and Mondays), with several performances each of those days. “Rogers: The Musical” will be performed at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure’s Hollywood Land.
There are three ways to get a seat for Rogers the Musical:
- Virtual Queue – Guests may obtain seats using the Virtual Queue on the Disneyland App at two times during the day, 10:30am Pacific (for the first two shows) and 2pm Pacific (for any remaining shows that day).
- Stand-by – There may also be a stand-by queue depending on capacity. But stand-by is not a sure bet in the early days of this show.
- Premium Viewing Experience – Special packages are offered for every show for $29 each from the Studio Catering Co. in Hollywood Land (offered at the stand each day until sold out). In addition to seating in a special lounge before showtime, and priority choice of seating inside the theater, the package also includes a “Rogers: The Musical” Popcorn Bucket filled with kettle corn, a bottled beverage of the guest’s choosing, a souvenir lanyard, and an exclusive PhotoPass opportunity.
About “Rogers: The Musical”
“Rogers: The Musical” is a fictional Broadway musical that was created for the Disney+ series “Hawkeye.” It’s inspired by the life of the first Captain America, Steve Rogers. A real-life version of the show has been created for Disney California Adventure’s Hyperion Theater for a limited time.
Here’s a little teaser that Disney released on TikTok:
@disneyparks A timeless story of a timeless hero! 🇺🇸💫 #CaptainAmerica #SteveRogers #Avengers #Disneyland #Disney #DisneyParks #Musical #Show #Performance #Hero #CaliforniaAdventure ♬ original sound – Disney Parks
“Rogers: The Musical” is a 30-minute, one-act musical that explores themes of heroism, romance, and self-discovery. The story follows Steve Rogers’ journey to become Captain America while developing his romantic relationship with Peggy Carter. This show is geared not only toward Avengers super fans but also theater-goers and families too. Though, if you’re an Avengers expert, there are lots of things you’ll pick up on like creative interpretations of iconic objects and moments such as Steve’s notebook and the Time Stone to revisit his past.
For the DCA version of “Rogers: The Musical,” the one-act play features the production number “Save the City” from the Disney+ series “Hawkeye.” Guests will also hear “Star Spangled Man” from the film “Captain America: The First Avenger,” plus five new original songs. The show’s score promises an eclectic mix of musical styles, including big band jazz, modern funk, classic orchestra, and more. And to perfectly complement the music, the cast will perform original choreography that incorporates dance styles from across the decades.
The production leans heavily into the campiness of what was shown in the Hawkeye series, so it doesn’t take itself too seriously. For instance, the Avengers and other characters wear costumes that are a casual interpretation of their regular looks. Additionally, the musical utilizes a combination of two-dimensional scenery, physical set pieces, and the theater’s 2,200-square-foot video screen to transform the Hyperion into New York.
In the Hawkeye series, the Avengers were invited to the premiere of “Rogers: The Musical,” even though only Hawkeye showed up. But viewers of the show got to experience an approximate 5-minute sequence from the musical. The epic “Save the City” sequence was inspired by the battle of New York featured in the film “The Avengers.”
Songwriting team Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman co-wrote the lyrics, with Shaiman also producing the actual song recording in the original version of “Rogers: The Musical” seen in “Hawkeye.”
Rogers the Musical Video (SPOILERS)
If you want to see the full show, we were front row center at 2pm during a media preview on June 29th. (Zoom forward to 6:00 to catch the beginning as the show started a bit late):
And if you just want to see a 90-second teaser without the full 30 minutes, Here’s a preview including most of the production numbers:
Themed Food, Merchandise & Opportunities
Disney doesn’t miss the opportunity to sell you special food and merchandise. Some new specialty foods and drinks have been created to celebrate the opening of “Rogers: The Musical.” These items will be available throughout the run of Rogers the Musical.
Among the items are a Pastrami Pretzel Dog at Award Weiners.
A Cap’n Everything Dog at the Hyperion queue cart.
A Shawarm-izza at Shwarma Palace Too next to the Hyperion. But WARNING, this is VERY spicy with loads of pepperoncini. It’s also not a Shwarma at all, it’s a an Italian Sausage with pepperoni and Mozzerella and served with a marinara dipping sauce.
The Like an Apple Pizza Pie is served at Terran Treats.
And a red, white and blue kettle corn is available at the Hyperion queue cart (along with sodas, and that everything dog).
A variety of special drinks are available, including a Red, White & Blue shake at Schmoozies (with cherry and blue raspberry slush and vanilla icecream), a Patriotic Punch and a Blue Cherry Hard Tea at Hollywood Lounge.
There’s also a small assortment of collective merchandise coming to a vendor near the Hyperion Theater. You can expect a t-shirt, a magnet, and an ornament.
Additionally, there are two Magic Shots from PhotoPass that give guests an opportunity to get a photo with Captain America’s shield in front of the Hyperion marquee. These will be available for a limited time.
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Let’s Hear From You
We really enjoyed “Rogers: The Musical” during a media preview on June 29th! It reminds us a lot of a Disney Cruise Line production. That’s not a bad thing. This is a limited-run show (June 30th through August 31st), and very good for a limited-budget production only intended to run for two months. We hope it’s either extended or becomes a regular offering on the Cruise Line. We could even imagine this as a trial run for a much larger Broadway production. Keep in mind that the show leans in heavily on camp, has plenty of humor. The crowd at the two performances we saw were enthuastic about the blockbuster voices and performances.
How does “Rogers: The Musical” sound to you?
And, since this is just a limited-time run, what would you like to see end up in the Hyperion Theater next? Hercules perhaps? A villains-themed show? Another Marvel-themed production? Get creative.
For more about Disney’s recent casting mysteries, read this great article from Samantha Davis-Friedman:
This article was originally posted on February 23, 2023.
- Updated on June 20, 2023, at 9:14am Pacific to include information on new themed food.
- Updated on June 20, 2023, at 11:14am Pacific, to add information about dates, show times, virtual queues, and the premium experience package.
- Updated on June 29, 2023, at 8:32am Pacific, to add information on new details about the story and new media.
- Updated on June 30th, 2023 with photos and video from the first performances.