Disney's Frozen: From Page to Screen to Stage
Posted on March 30, 2025
Disney’s Frozen is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen. First published in 1844, the story has transformed over time—shifting from a tale of good versus evil to a heartfelt journey of love, self-acceptance, and sisterhood. Now, CTC brings Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical to life, capturing the magic, music, and adventure that have made this story a timeless favorite.
Children’s Theatre Company’s production of Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical joins a long line of adaptations of this icy story. The original story of The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, was first published in 1844 and is a much darker fairy tale than what we see in Frozen.
A young girl named Gerda must rescue her best friend, Kai who has been enchanted by the evil Snow Queen. Gerda embarks on an epic journey across a wintry landscape and melts Kai’s frozen heart with her bravery and love. 169 years later, the smash hit film Frozen was released, sharing many similarities. Two royal sisters replace Gerda and Kai’s friendship, and the Snow Queen’s character evolves into Elsa, who is a much more empathetic character who struggles with her powers and the fear of hurting others.
Both stories share a central theme of the power of love and how it can even thaw a frozen heart. In 2018, the story was brought to Broadway with a few new songs and characters, but with the same heart.
The CTC Original Production of Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical is on stage April 15-June 15, 2025. Learn more and get tickets today!