Elsa comes to life: Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, IL presents “Frozen the Broadway Musical”

Marriott Theatre will present “Frozen the Broadway Musical” as the final production of its 2026 mainstage season. According to a press release, the show begins previews on Wednesday, Nov. 4, has its press opening on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and is scheduled to run through Jan. 3, 2027, at the Lincolnshire theater. 

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A story of sisters and snow

Based on Disney’s Academy Award-winning animated film, the stage musical follows Princesses Anna and Elsa in the mountain kingdom of Arendelle. The sisters grow up apart inside the royal castle, but their lives change when Elsa’s hidden powers emerge during her coronation.

Elsa flees into the mountains as a lasting winter spreads across Arendelle. Anna sets out to find her sister, joined by ice harvester Kristoff, his reindeer Sven and Olaf, a cheerful snowman. The production centers on sisterhood, acceptance and the meaning of true love.

The musical includes the film’s songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written for the stage. The production has received three Tony Award nominations, including one for Best Musical, per the announcement.

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Cast, schedule and tickets

Ashley Rodbro directs, Katie Spelman choreographs and Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson serves as music director. Morgan Anita Wood plays Elsa, with Chloé Nadon-Enriquez as Anna, David Moreland as Kristoff, Nick Berninger as Olaf, Justin Albinder as Hans and Garrett Lutz as Sven.

Performances are scheduled Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Select Thursdays include 1 p.m. performances.

Tickets start at $80. Children of all ages may attend, and each guest must have a ticket. Free parking is available, while group, student, senior and military discounts can be arranged through the box office. Guests may also reserve a $49 prix fixe meal at Three Embers Restaurant before the show, the press release confirmed.

Tickets are available through the Marriott Theatre box office at 847-634-0200 or online. The production is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.