The song received generally mixed reviews from music critics and experienced moderate success, peaking at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, despite heavy media attention and live promotion. 'When You Believe' is described as a big ballad, with meaningful and inspirational lyrics, describing the ability each person has to achieve miracles when they reach out to God and believe. The original version of the song, featured in the narrative portion of the film, is performed by Sally Dworsky, Michelle Pfeiffer, and a children's choir (children's choir soloist: Andrew Bryan). Additionally, the song serves as the lead single for both Houston's fourth studio album, My Love Is Your Love and Carey's first compilation album, #1's. A pop single version of 'When You Believe', with additional music and lyrics by writer-producer Kenneth Edmonds, was also recorded for the film by American singers Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for the film's end credits and its soundtrack album. It was written and composed by Stephen Schwartz. There's no word yet on whether the musical will make it to Broadway.When You Believe' is a song from the 1998 DreamWorks musical animated feature The Prince of Egypt. 5 before the show's official debut on Feb. The musical will run for 32 weeks, with previews beginning Feb. Other creative roles have not yet been announced. Sean Cheesman will be responsible for choreography. Music and lyrics will be helmed by Stephen Schwartz ( Wicked), while Philip LaZebnik ( Mulan, Pocahontas) has been tasked with creating the show's book, according to the announcement. It is being produced by DreamWorks Theatricals, Michael McCabe, and Neil Laidlaw. The new musical, based on the original DreamWorks film, is set to premiere at the Dominion Theatre in February 2020, and will include the iconic Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston collaboration, 'When You Believe,' which won the award for Best Original Song at the 1999 Oscars.Ĭasting for the musical has not yet been announced, but the show will feature 10 new songs and include five from the movie version. The Prince of Egypt, the beloved 1998 animated film based on the biblical story of Moses, is heading to the stage for a theatrical run in London.

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