London Musicals in the West End reviewed

The very best of London Musicals

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Please review the very best shows listed below. The top 10 here are based on direct online London Musical ticket reservations.

The London theatre district, known as Theatreland, is the traditional heart of the musical scene. The London West End area is home to some of the most famous theatre streets in the world, including Shaftesbury Avenue and Drury Lane, staging musicals for millions of visitors from all over the world each year.

Visitors to London's West End would likely enjoy completing their London experience with a night out on the town that includes a famous London Musical in the West End, culminating the experience with fine cuisine at a premiere London restaurant

Billy Elliot

Set amidst the tumultuous mid-eighties mining strikes in County Durham, Billy Elliot London is an uplifting story of a young boy's struggle to assert himself against the restrictions of his community and pursue his dreams of becoming a ballet dancer.

With book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling, music by Elton John and direction from Stephen Daldry, the London musical is an awe-inspiring combination of the UK's best theatrical talent and boasts electrifying dance alongside some memorable and heart-warming ballads.

The popularity of the show is reinforced in the number of awards it has won since its debut performances in 2005.

Ghost the Musical

Located in the chaotic world of 90s New York and the yuppie culture of Wall Street, Ghost the Musical London is
a fantastic new musical that tells the story of a timeless love that stretches beyond the boundary of life and death.

With a talented cast including ex-Coronation Street actor Richard Fleeshman and Broadway actresses Caissie Levy and Sharon D Clarke, the London musical is a spectacular rendering of the successful original film with mind-boggling special effects from illusionist Paul Kieve.

Music has been written by legends Dave Stewart (of the Eurythmics) and the Grammy Award-winning Glen Ballard, with a number of power ballads and emotional tunes set to raise the roof of the Piccadilly Theatre.

Jersey Boys

Set in the decade of the swinging sixties in the backstreets of Newark, Jersey Boys London is the musical phenomenon that has enjoyed massive success both critically and with audiences since transferring across to the Prince Edward Theatre from Broadway in 2008.

The tale of the struggle for stardom experienced by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is expertly recreated by a talented cast, with incredible renditions of their
hits including Sherry, Who Loves You, Bye Bye Baby and December 1963, and the show has deservedly picked up an Olivier and What'sOnStage.com Award for Best New London Musical since its debut performance.

Legally Blonde

Starting in the sunny hills of LA, Legally Blonde the Musical is the story of a very American sorority girl who learns more than she bargained for when she enrols in Harvard Law School to win back the affections of an ex!

The show has been playing at the Savoy Theatre in London since 2009, pulling in impressive numbers at the box office, selling out Legally Blonde tickets and receiving high praise for its witty take on the traditional musical set-up.

The musical boats some hilarious and catchy numbers including Bend and Snap and Omigod You Guys, as well as more pink on stage than Miss Piggy's boudoir and the presence of two adorable chihuahuas!

The Lion King

Adapted from the beloved Disney film of the same name, The Lion King musical opened at the Lyceum Theatre in London over ten years ago and shows no sign of going anywhere.

With pulsating African drum rhythms filling the auditorium and gorgeous, orange-toned set designs providing the Serengeti backdrop, the tale of Simba is brought to life on stage with added songs by Hans Zimmer and Lebo M, enhancing what is already a magical story.

Lion King tickets are wanted by children and adults alike and seeing the show is a must for anyone interested in musical theatre.

Million Dollar Quartet

Set during a winter’s night in Memphis, Tennessee in 1956, Million Dollar Quartet tells the real-life story of when rock and roll legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis met for an impromptu jam session in Sam Phillips recording studio.

The historical evening has been captured in a musical that can now be seen on the West End stage once you purchase Million Dollar Quartet tickets at London’s Noel Coward Theatre. With a plot that shows the audience how each singer rose to stardom, Million Dollar Quartet dramatises the evening to feature the hit songs from each artist, including ‘Great Balls of Fire’, ‘I Walk The Line’ and ‘Hound Dog’.

The show is new to the London musical stage, having opened in early 2011, but was first seen in the USA to rave reviews.

The Phantom of the Opera

The most successful stage show of all time is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera which has been showing at Her Majesty’s Theatre since 1986, celebrating a quarter of a century of success.

The beautiful love story is a world-wide phenomenon, playing in countless cities throughout the world and taking in more money than any other entertainment show in history, including movies Titanic and Avatar combined.

Phantom of the Opera tickets are something worth treasuring as there is nothing like catching the show for yourself, live on the stage where it
all begun.

Shrek the Musical

Set in the magical kingdom of Duloc, Shrek the Musical is a very modern fairy tale about love, adventure, being true to yourself and learning to look beyond appearances.

Having arrived in the UK at London's Theatre Royal in June 2011, the musical is a great choice for both adults and children everywhere for its sweet and funny take on some classic themes!

With music by Jeanine Tesori and book by David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek has an array of witty and memorable numbers including Freak Flag and What's Up Duloc, as well as the closing favourite I'm A Believer, and boasts some amazing sets and costumes alongside its witty and charming script. Shrek the Musical tickets are available to purchase now.

We Will Rock You

Set in a twisted future where globalisation and capitalism have led to a decline in individuality and the disappearance of all musical instruments from the face of the Earth, We Will Rock You is a creative reinvention of the music of Queen, live on the West End stage.

We Will Rock You Tickets are highly popular, and having been brought to the Dominion Theatre by writer and comedian Ben Elton and original band members Brian
May and Roger Taylor, the musical uses spectacular sets and special effects, spellbinding dance routines
and electrifying renditions of Queen classics to entertain packed audiences nightly.

The Wizard of Oz

Quite a new London musical to the West End, The Wizard of Oz , based on the classic story by L. Frank Baum and adapted into the much-loved 1939 MGM movie, has been altered for the stage by Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber.

With added songs to the already popular score, Wizard of Oz tickets are on sale at the London Palladium where, due to impressive set designs, vivid costumes and the leading lady appearing on BBCs talent contest Over The Rainbow, it continues to play to packed-out audiences.