Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group are thrilled to announce that The Wizard of Oz, the musical based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum, will play a strictly limited season at the world-famous London Palladium next summer. Michael Harrison, the producer of the smash-hit Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, presents Curve’s brand-new production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals, beginning performances on Friday 23 June (Press Night: Thursday 6 July). For more … [Read more...]
Book Tickets for London West End Musicals 2023 - 2024
Book Tickets for London Musicals 2023 - 2024
Here is our guide to some of the best shows in London's West End, including long-running musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and Disney's The Lion King to new shows, such as Mary Poppins, Moulin Rouge and Pretty Woman.
What are some of the most popular London musicals?
There are a variety of popular London musicals that cater to a range of interests and preferences. For example, the long-running musical Les Misérables continues to be a popular choice for theatre-goers, while newer musicals such as Hamilton and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have also been well-received. Other popular musicals currently playing in London include The Lion King, Wicked, Mamma Mia!, and The Phantom of the Opera.
What are the origins of London musicals?
The origins of London musicals can be traced back to the city's rich history of theatre and music. The first professional theatre in London was the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, which opened in 1663. This theatre was home to many of the city's most popular musicals, including The Beggar's Opera (1728), The Maid of the Mill (1765), and The Beggar's Opera (1728).
How have London musicals evolved over time?
The history of London musicals is a long and rich one, dating back to the early days of the city's theatre scene. The first musicals in London were probably those that were performed in the city's inns and taverns, which were popular entertainment venues in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. These early musicals were often quite bawdy and featured crude humor and sexually suggestive lyrics. As the city's theatre scene grew and developed, so did its musicals.
How expensive are London musicals?
There is no definitive answer to this question as the cost of London musicals can vary greatly depending on a number of factors. The price of a ticket will usually depend on the popularity of the show, the venue, the time of year and the day of the week. For example, a musical that is playing at a popular West End theatre is likely to be more expensive than one playing at a smaller venue.
London West End Shows
Come From Away UK & Ireland Tour from February 2024
The multi-award-winning musical Come From Away, which celebrated its 1000th performance in the West End last night, Monday 28th November, announces today that the production will launch its first-ever tour of the U.K. and Ireland, opening in Leicester in February 2024. Further information on tour venues and dates will be announced soon, however, to be first in line for tickets and details, please register interest at comefromawaylondon.co.uk As previously announced, the London production of … [Read more...]
UK Tour dates announced for 42nd Street
David Ian for Crossroads Live UK and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions are delighted to announce that the Curve and Sadler’s Wells production of the musical 42nd Street will open at Curve, Leicester on Wednesday 17th May 2023, followed by a season at Sadler’s Wells, London from Wednesday 7th June 2023 before embarking on a UK tour visiting Canterbury, Leeds, Bristol, Plymouth, Cardiff, Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Liverpool, Manchester, Southampton, Newcastle, Woking and Belfast. Tour schedule … [Read more...]
Full cast announced for Once – In Concert at the London Palladium
The full cast has been announced for ONCE – IN CONCERT at the London Palladium on Sunday 12 March (at 3pm and 7pm). ONCE - IN CONCERT, which went on sale on 23 September before adding a second performance due to public demand, has only a limited number of tickets still available. Carrie Hope Fletcher (Heathers, Cinderella, Les Misérables) and Jamie Muscato (Heathers, Bend It Like Beckham, The Undeclared War) head an actor-musician cast in these two very special performances of the … [Read more...]
The Rocky Horror Show at New Wimbledon Theatre
Fortunately or unfortunately - for me, very much the former - there were fewer political references in Jackie Clune’s Narrator than there were when I last saw this touring production, narrated as it was by Philip Franks. Clune doesn’t take herself too seriously, and has some hugely likeable responses to certain audience callbacks. At the performance I attended there was a small but dedicated core of fans who provided most of the shoutouts: for the uninitiated, audience participation is very much … [Read more...]
Mrs Doubtfire The Musical to open in the West End in May 2023
Producers Kevin McCollum and Jamie Wilson are thrilled to announce that new comedy musical Mrs. Doubtfire, based on the iconic movie, will open in the West End in May 2023. Introducing GABRIEL VICK as Daniel Hillard Music and Lyrics by WAYNE KIRKPATRICK and KAREY KIRKPATRICK Book by KAREY KIRKPATRICK and JOHN O'FARRELL Helmed by legendary, Tony Award-winning director JERRY ZAKS Performances begin at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre on 12 May 2023 Having thrilled audiences at its … [Read more...]
WICKED Announces 2023 London Cast – Apollo Victoria Theatre
WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is proud to announce its full new London cast who will begin performances at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre on Tuesday 7 March 2023. Leading the company will be Alexia Khadime as ‘Elphaba’, returning to the role she previously played to universal acclaim, and The Phantom of the Opera star Lucy St. Louis as ‘Glinda’. Caitlin Anderson will make her West End debut as ‘Nessarose’, and … [Read more...]