Most popular events – Stage musicals in London

Here is a list of the most popular musicals that are playing in the West End in our London theatre guide.

1stCharlie & The Chocolate Factory

17th May – 30th Nov 2013  •  Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London Academy Award-winning film director Sam Mendes is bringing Roald Dahl's much-loved children's tale to the stage. It tells the story of lucky Charlie Bucket, who finds a Golden Ticket hidden in a chocolate bar -- winning …more

2ndSing-A-Long-A Rocky Horror

16th June 2013  •  Prince Charles Cinema, London Don your best pair of stilettos and fishnet nights for Sing-A-Long-A Rocky Horror! A compere will be on hand to whip the audience into a crossdressing frenzy. Fancy dress is highly recommended, and the best-dressed …more

3rd“The Lion King”, at the Lyceum Theatre

24th Sept 2002 – 29th Sept 2013   •  Lyceum Theatre, London Set in the majesty of the Serengeti Plains, "The Lion King" tells the story of young cub Simba and his adventures in the jungle. Disney's award-winning musical is based on the Oscar winning movie, and follows his journey …more

4thSing-A-Long-A Grease

15th June 2013  •  Prince Charles Cinema, London Join John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and the greasy gang of bikers in Sing-A-Long-A Grease! A compere will be on hand to whip the audience into a highschool frenzy. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged, and full audience …more

5thRoald Dahl’s “Matilda — The Musical”

18th Oct 2011 – 22nd Dec 2013   •  Cambridge Theatre, London Roald Dahl's much-loved children's story tells the story of Matilda, a special little girl with an amazing imagination. Her mum and dad just think she's a nuisance, as does her terrifying headmistress. But then Matilda …more

6thThe Phantom of the Opera is here!

9th Jan 2002 – 26th Oct 2013   •  Her Majesty’s Theatre, London "The Phantom of the Opera" tells of the tragic love between a beautiful opera singer and a scarred composer, feared by all because of his physical appearance and shadowy existance beneath the Paris Opera House. But the …more

7th“Les Miserables”, at the Queen’s Theatre

1st Jan 2002 – 26th Oct 2013   •  Queen’s Theatre, London "Les Miserables" is an epic tale of passion and destruction, set against the backdrop of a nation gripped by revolution. It tells the tale of Jean Valjean who steals a pair of golden candlesticks from the Bishop of Digne. …more

8thWicked — The Musical

7th Sept 2006 – 26th Apr 2014   •  Apollo Victoria Theatre, London "Wicked" is billed as "the untold story of the Witches of Oz". It begins with their life at sorcery school (a bit like Harry Potter's Hogwarts) and ends up with them meeting Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road -- to fulfil …more

9thMichael Jackson’s “Thriller Live”

2nd Jan 2009 – 15th Sept 2013   •  Lyric Theatre, London "Thriller Live" is a spectacular, high-octane show celebrating the career of the undisputed King of Pop -- Michael Jackson. To bring to life his sensational dancing and distinctive sound the show boasts over two-hours of …more

10th“The Book of Mormon” (from the creators of “South Park”)

25th Feb 2013 – 11th Jan 2014   •  Prince of Wales Theatre, London If you're a fan of the TV show "South Park", then "The Book of Mormon" is for you. It's a comedy musical made by the guys behind the anarchic cartoon -- Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The story follows two Mormon missionaries …more

11th“We Will Rock You” — by Ben Elton and Queen

7th Oct 2002 – 26th Oct 2013   •  Dominion Theatre, London The smash-hit musical "We Will Rock You" is a collaboration between Ben Elton and Queen. It tells the tale of some rebellious kids on Planet Mall, rising up against the evil 'Killer Queen'. If you're a fan of the band then …more

12thBilly Elliot – The Musical

14th Dec 2008 – 21st Dec 2013   •  Victoria Palace Theatre, London "Billy Elliot" tells the heart-warming tale of a rough northern miner caught up in the trials of his young son, as he tries to make a name for himself in the world of ballet. The movie version broke box-office records …more

13thJersey Boys — Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

28th Feb 2008 – 16th Feb 2014   •  Prince Edward Theatre, London "Jersey Boys" tells the tale of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons -- the rags to riches tale of four boys escaping the rough streets of New Jersey and making it big as an international pop sensation -- selling 100 million …more

14thABBA’s hit musical — “Mamma Mia!”

6th Sept 2012 – 5th Apr 2014   •  Novello Theatre, London "Mamma Mia!" tells the tale of mum Donna recalling her wild-child youth on the eve of her daughter's wedding. But when her daughter starts prodding for the identity of her dad, three men land on the Greek island paradise …more

 

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