Descendants: The Musical is packed with bold characters, show-stopping songs, and tons of stage time for performers to shine.
The story centers on four core characters—Mal (daughter of Maleficent), Evie (daughter of the Evil Queen), Jay (son of Jafar), and Carlos (son of Cruella de Vil)—as they leave the Isle of the Lost and enter the elite world of Auradon Prep, where the children of Disney heroes live.
Actors will get to explore rich character development, as the villain kids wrestle with loyalty to their infamous parents and their growing desire to make their own choices. There are also great featured roles like Ben (son of Belle and Beast), Audrey (daughter of Aurora), Chad (son of Cinderella and Prince Charming), and Jane (daughter of the Fairy Godmother), each with distinct personalities, comedic moments, and vocal features.
The ensemble plays a crucial role, portraying everything from students at Auradon Prep to residents of the Isle of the Lost, with lots of group choreography and harmonies. The show blends pop, rock, and hip-hop styles, offering strong musical numbers, acting challenges, and chances for big dance moments.
This is a great show for performers who love character work, big ensemble energy, and the opportunity to play both heroes and villains in a world where everyone has the power to choose their own story.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTION
MAL
Our hero and Maleficent’s daughter. Under her hardened, sarcastic exterior, she has a sense of justice and a heart of gold.
Female presenting
Vocal range: Mezzo/Sop (up to D5)
EVIE
The Evil Queen Grimhilde’s daughter. She hides her brilliance behind a superficial, image obsessed attitude.
Female presenting
Vocal range top: Mezzo/Sop (up to D5)
JAY
Jafar’s son—an outwardly arrogant thief. He conceals a strategic, collaborative nature.
Male presenting
Vocal range top: Bari/Tenor (up to G4)
CARLOS
Cruella de Vil’s son. Despite a fear of dogs and just about everything else, he has the capacity to be brave and kind.
Male presenting
Vocal range: Bari/Tenor (up to G4)
BEN
Son of the Beast and Belle. He is a classically regal, optimistic kid who bears the weight of soon becoming King of Auradon.
Male presenting
Vocal range: High tenor (up to Bb4)
AUDREY
Sleeping Beauty’s daughter. The malicious queen bee of Auradon Prep, she has her eye on the throne.
Female presenting
Vocal range: Alto/Mezzo
JANE
Fairy Godmother’s daughter. Meek and mousy, but hungry for attention, she’s looking for her moment to shine.
Female presenting
Vocal range: Mezzo
CHAD
Cinderella and Prince Charming’s son. An arrogant and spoiled blockhead, he’s never wanted for anything.
Male presenting
Vocal range: Bass/Baritone
DOUG
Dopey’s son. Nerdy and sweet, he does all the work that his fellow students don’t want to do.
Male presenting
Vocal range: Baritone
MALEFICENT
The infamous evil fairy. She is a profoundly selfish absentee parent with an unquenchable taste for vengeance.
Female presenting
Vocal range: Mezzo/Sop
JAFAR
Aladdin’s nemesis. He is a slimy, washed-up crime lord desperate for a way back to the top.
Male presenting
Vocal range: Baritone/Bass
CRUELLA DE VIL
A Dalmatian-loving dog-snatcher. She is an obsessive, eccentric, and overbearing helicopter mom
Female presenting
Vocal range: Alto
GRIMHILDE
Snow White’s wicked adversary. An aging beauty queen, she is still desperate to be the fairest of them all.
Female presenting
FAIRY GODMOTHER
Headmistress of Auradon Prep. Busy and bubbly, she’ll do anything to keep the school afloat.
Female presenting
Vocal range: Mezzo
KING BEAST
Ben’s father and King of Auradon. Royal and rule-driven, he knows a bit about being marginalized.
Male presenting
QUEEN BELLE
Ben’s mother and Queen of Auradon. Warm, but cautious, she doesn’t understand her son’s generation.
Female presenting
SNOW WHITE
Red carpet reporter. She is the voice of the masses.
Female presenting.
MAURICE
Chemistry teacher and Belle’s father. Is kooky and stuck in his ways.
Male presenting
COACH
Tourney coach, resigned to the team’s mediocrity until meeting a surprise star player.
Either Female or Male presenting
ROYAL PAGES
Auradonian messenger, enormously nervous.
Royal Guard
Museum employee, less than vigilant.
ENSEMBLE
Roles include: Isle Ensemble (including Smitten Kids 1 & 2), Auradonians (including Auradonians
1 & 2), Coronation Crowd (including Crowd Members 1, 2 & 3), Auradonian Choir
