The Danish-Norwegian band Aqua has given its approval for an original musical utilizing both the group's music and story.

Entitled Aqua the Musical, the show will be produced by the Danish production company AHA Creations and will premiere in Copenhagen in 2028 at The Royal Opera House. AHA Creations hopes to bring the musical to stages around the world, including Broadway, the West End, Hamburg, and Toronto. 

The creative team includes director Thomas Agerholm, playwrights Claus Reenberg and Mads Æbeløe og Nikolaj Tarp with scenography by Benjamin La Cour.

Martin Palme Skriver, executive director of AHA Creations, said in a statement, “Aqua is one of the few Danish groups to have truly secured a place in world music history. With millions of albums sold, top rankings on international charts, and a legacy that still resonates today, they created a playful universe, tailor-made for musical theatre. That is why Aqua provides the perfect foundation for a new and international musical. With Aqua the Musical, we hold a unique opportunity to launch a Danish-produced musical onto the global stage.”

Aqua shared in a statement, "We’ve had a wild ride, full of experiences that have never really been told before. Now, we’re incredibly excited to relive them as a musical, together with the rest of the world. We’re certain it will be both fun and moving, and at the same time a reminder of everything we’ve been through and how privileged we’ve been. If AHA Creations and the rest of the team manage to capture even a fraction of what it felt like, we can promise it will be entertaining—and something a little out of the ordinary."

In 1997, Aqua released their debut album Aquarium, and their single "Barbie Girl" hit number one in 14 countries and ranked top 10 in many more. The group released Aquarius in 2000, featuring hits like "Cartoon Heroes" and "Around the World." In 2001, Aqua disbanded, but their music continued to live across radio and dance floors worldwide. In 2007 they reunited, and in 2011 they released the album Megalomania. In 2023, Aqua experienced a worldwide revival when "Barbie Girl" was featured in the Oscar-nominated film Barbie.

Aqua the Musical is developed in cooperation with Fredericia Musicalteater.