‘The magic word is smash’: Marvel’s ‘Rogers: The Musical’ comes to California Adventure

The fictional Avengers musical from “Hawkeye� isn’t so fictional anymore.

Disney announced Monday that “Rogers: The Musical� will open at California Adventure‘s Hyperion Theater this summer in Anaheim. The production is billed as a 30-minute stage adaptation of the cheesy superhero musical featured in the pilot episode of Marvel’s “Hawkeye.�

According to a Disney Parks Blog post, “Rogers: The Musical� will chronicle Steve Rogers’ heroic journey to becoming Captain America. The show will also feature fan-favorite Marvel characters Nick Fury, Peggy Carter and “select members of the Avengers.�

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In addition to “Save the City� — the showstopping number depicted in “Hawkeye� and based on the New York battle scene from the first “Avengers� movie — the musical will include a rendition of “Star Spangled Man� from the film “Captain America: The First Avenger.� The production will also feature five new original songs.

Marvel enthusiasts have been calling for a real-life version of “Rogers: The Musical� since the first episode of “Hawkeye� premiered at the end of 2021 on Disney+. In the series, Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) attends a Broadway production of “Rogers: The Musical� and cringes at its corny portrayals of Hawkeye, Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Black Widow, Ant-Man and Captain America.

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Last year, fans were treated to a surprise encore performance of “Save the City� at Disney’s D23 Expo in Anaheim.

Starting June 30, “Rogers: The Musical� will enjoy an unspecified, limited run at Disney California Adventure. The Disney Parks Blog announcement notes that performances will be held “Tuesday through Saturday most weeks.� More details about show times — as well as food, beverages and merchandise inspired by “Rogers: The Musical� — will be revealed closer to opening day.