War Horse (2026 Remastered Version) [CD]
The remastered original cast recording of War Horse with music by Adrian Sutton and with original songs by John Tams. The album’s release is in tandem with the global phenomenon returning to its original home nearly two decades after its debut and following a recent acclaimed tour of the UK and Ireland. This Tony Award-winning production based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel adapted by Nick Stafford and originally directed by Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris, has become the most successful play in the history of the National Theatre, winning more than 25 major awards, and has been seen by over 8.8 million people worldwide. War Horse tells the remarkable story of a young boy called Albert and his horse Joey, set against the backdrop of the First World War. It is a timeless story of love, courage and friendship, brought to life by astonishing life-sized horses from Handspring Puppet Company and a stirring musical score. At the outbreak of the First World War, young Albert’s beloved horse Joey is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. Too young to enlist, Albert refuses to forget him, embarking on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of wartime France – determined to bring Joey home. Physical Release Date: May 15, 2026 A Broadway Records Release