The Young Vic has announced the full cast for its musical adaptation of Thelma & Louise, set to run from September to October 2026. The production brings together a notable creative team and offers a fresh take on the iconic road trip story.

Thelma & Louise, the musical adaptation of the cult 1991 film, will open at the Young Vic Theatre on 3 September 2026, running until 24 October. The story follows two friends whose trip takes a dramatic turn after a roadside bar encounter, reshaping their lives and friendship.

The production is a collaboration between the Young Vic, Sonia Friedman Productions, Blue Spruce Productions, Ley Line Entertainment, and Callie Khouri, with Mandy Greenfield in association with MGM On Stage. Khouri, who wrote the original film, has penned the book for the musical, which features music and lyrics by Neko Case.

Directing the show is Trip Cullman, with Rachel Tucker and Amy Lennox leading as Louise and Thelma respectively. They are joined by Trevor Dion Nicholas as Hal and Jordan Luke Gage as JD, along with a supporting cast including Samuel Edwards, Alex Gibson-Giorgio, Letitia Hector, Tamlyn Henderson, and Jack Butterworth.

The ensemble features Suzie McAdam, Eleanor Walsh, Alex Given, Kamilla Fernandes, Rushand Chambers, and Joshua Dever. The creative team includes choreographers Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber; scenographers Christine Jones and Brett J. Banakis; and costume designer Ryan Dawson Laight.

Additional design and music credits include lighting by Natasha Chivers, sound by Gareth Owen, musical supervision by Kimberly Grigsby, and orchestration by John Clancy. The production also features contributions from Carl Newman, Paul Rigby, and Zoe Sarnak.

The musical has previously undergone workshops with high-profile actors Evan Rachel Wood and Amanda Seyfried in 2023. The project is supported by Sophie Hale, Roland Rudd, and the Charlotte Aitken Trust.