The Broadway musical Frozen premiered in 2018, officially opening at the St. James Theatre on March 22.
The stage adaptation was developed by Disney Theatrical Productions with a book by Jennifer Lee, who also wrote the film’s screenplay. Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez returned to write the music and lyrics, expanding the story with new songs and additional character material.
The production had an earlier tryout at Denver’s Buell Theatre in August 2017. That engagement is a common source of confusion: 2017 was the tryout year, while 2018 was the Broadway premiere year. Broadway previews began on February 22, 2018, before the official opening.
The Broadway production closed on March 11, 2020, after 26 previews and 825 regular performances. A North American tour began in 2019, but it was not the Broadway premiere.