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The Differences between the
In adapting this movie onto the stage, several major changes had to be made.
The Ensemble is important!
The Ensemble is important!
In the musical, the "ensemble" is an integral part of the storytelling.
In the musical, the "ensemble" is an integral part of the storytelling.
The "ensemble" are in most of the songs, performing as the chorus, but also making up the different elements of islanders, water spirits, and ancestors, and island spirits.
Adapted Story
Adapted Story
In performing a story on a stage, several sections of the story had to be slightly adapted to work effectively as performed on the stage.
In performing a story on a stage, several sections of the story had to be slightly adapted to work effectively as performed on the stage.
Read the full script on THIS PAGE
Read the full script on THIS PAGE
New Characters
New Characters
Moana's friends: Pua and Hei Hei
Moana's friends: Pua and Hei Hei
Moana no longer has a chicken and pig friend. Instead she has two best friends Pua and Hei Hei!
New Song
New Song
Warrior Face
Warrior Face
This song was originally written for the movie, but was ultimately cut. However, it has been added back into the Musical!
In this song, Maui takes Moana into the Lalotai, the Realm of Monsters. As they are fighting monsters, Maui tells Moana that she needs to be brave and put on her "Warrior Face".
Another Recording sung by composer Lin-Manuel Miranda
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