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West End musicals playing now or in the near future!
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AMERICAN IDIOT
music by Green Day lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong, book is by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer
at Hammersmith Apollo Theatre
The story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post 9-11 world.
(from 03 Dec 2012 - Closing on 16 Dec 2012)
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BACKBEAT
by Iain Softley and Stephen Jeffreys. Stage adaptation of the 1994 film.
at Duke of York's Theatre
The story of how The Beatles ‘became’ The Beatles – when John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Pete Best and Stuart Sutcliffe embarked on their journey from the famous docks of Liverpool to search for success in the seedy red light district of Hamburg.
(from 24 Sep 2011 - Closing on 18 Feb 2012)
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BILLY ELLIOT - THE MUSICAL
Book & Lyrics by Lee Hall , Music by Elton John
at Victoria Palace Theatre
Tale of a motherless boy whose father wants him to take up boxing. Instead, the boy discovers a love for ballet
(from 31 Mar 2005 - Booking to 15 Dec 2012)
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BLOOD BROTHERS
by Willy Russell
at Phoenix Theatre
A pair of twins from Liverpool are separated at birth,their paths cross in friendship and anger.
(from 21 Nov 1991 - Booking to 24 Nov 2012)
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CHICAGO
based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, has a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb.
at Garrick Theatre
High kicking musical featuring well known songs, 'All That Jazz,' 'Razzle Dazzle' and 'Mr. Cellophane'.
(from 07 Nov 2011 - Booking to 26 Jan 2013)
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CRAZY FOR YOU
Music and Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin. Book by Ken Ludwig
at Novello Theatre
Songs include 'I Got Rhythm', 'Someone To Watch Over Me', 'Embraceable You' and 'Nice Work If You Can.
(from 08 Oct 2011 - Closing on 17 Mar 2012)
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DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS THE MUSICAL
by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, inspired by the album, Dreamboats and Petticoats
at Playhouse Theatre
Featuring songs from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, Chuck Berry and many more.
(from 07 Jan 2010 - Booking to 24 Nov 2012)
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EZRA AXELROD: SONGS FROM THE AMERICAN MOTEL
by Ezra Axelrod
at Leicester Square Theatre (The Lounge)
Based on true events, Songs from the American Motel will take audiences on a journey through the 25-year-old artist’s outrageous life.
(from 08 Feb 2012 - Closing on 03 Mar 2012)
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GHOST THE MUSICAL
Based on the Paramount pictures film. Music and lyrics by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard. Bruce Joel Rubin adapts his original screen play for the stage and write lyrics.
at Piccadilly Theatre
Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next trying to communicate with his girlfriend Molly through a phoney psychic in the hope of saving her from his murderer.
(from 24 Jun 2011 - Booking to 13 Oct 2012)
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JERSEY BOYS
Written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe.
at Prince Edward Theatre
The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
(from 28 Feb 2008 - Booking to 21 Oct 2012)
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LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
Music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, book by Heather Hach. Orchestrations by Christopher Jahnke
at Savoy Theatre
College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn't take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and heads for Harvard Law! Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.
(from 05 Dec 2009 - Closing on 07 Apr 2012)
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LES MISERABLES
Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, has lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and music by Claude-Michel Schonberg with original text by Alain Boublil and additional material by James Fenton.
at Queen's Theatre
Concerns love and bravery in 19th century France during the revolutionary struggles
(from 03 Apr 2004 - Booking to 27 Oct 2012)
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LION KING, THE
Book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, Songs by Elton John and Tim Rice . Additional songs by Lebo M, Julie Taymor, Mark Mancina, Hans Zimmer.
at Lyceum Theatre
When the young lion prince Simba is born his evil uncle Scar is pushed back to second in line to the throne. Scar plots to kill both Simba and his father. Simba survives but is led to believe that his father died because of him and he decides to flee the kingdom.
(from 24 Sep 1999 - Booking to 09 Sep 2012)
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MAMMA MIA
Music & Lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. Book by Catherine Johnson. And some songs by Stig Anderson.
at Novello Theatre
A story of a mother and daughter set on the eve of the daughter's wedding.
(from 06 Sep 2012 - Booking to 13 Apr 2013)
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MAMMA MIA
Music & Lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. Book by Catherine Johnson. And some songs by Stig Anderson.
at Prince Of Wales Theatre
A story of a mother and daughter set on the eve of the daughter's wedding.
(from 03 Jun 2004 - Booking to 01 Sep 2012)
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MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Roald Dahl. Book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin
at Cambridge Theatre
Story about a girl with extraordinary powers.
(from 25 Oct 2011 - Booking to 21 Oct 2012)
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MIDNIGHT TANGO
Created by Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace
at Aldwych Theatre
Dance show. Set in a late-night bar in downtown Buenos Aires. Brings to life all the drama, sensuality and elegance of the tango.
(from 20 Jan 2012 - Closing on 31 Mar 2012)
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PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, THE
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Charles Hart , based on Gaston Leroux's gothic novel
at Her Majesty's Theatre
Tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance.
(from 27 Sep 1986 - Booking to 27 Oct 2012)
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RAGTIME
Book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Based on the novel by E.L Doctorow.
at Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park
Set at the turn of the 20th century, unites three families separated by race and destiny in a story of hope and transformation.
(from 18 May 2012 - Closing on 08 Sep 2012)
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ROCK OF AGES
book by Chris D’Arienzo, with a score featuring 80's rock music
at Shaftesbury Theatre
In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl meets a big city rocker in LA's most famous rock club and they fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80s.
(from 31 Aug 2011 - Booking to 20 Oct 2012)
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SHREK THE MUSICAL
Book & Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire , music by Jeanine Tesori. Based on the story and characters from William Steig’s book Shrek! feature film Shrek.
at Drury Lane, Theatre Royal
Tells the story, of the swamp-dwelling ogre who, in a faraway kingdom, embarks on a life-changing adventure in order to reclaim the deed to his land.
(from 06 May 2011 - Booking to 21 Oct 2012)
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SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
Original screenplay and adaptations by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed
at Palace Theatre
Don Lockwood is a silent movies star with everything he could want - fame, adulation and even a well-publicised ‘romance’ with his co-star Lina Lamont. But Hollywood is about to change forever.
(from 04 Feb 2012 - Booking to 29 Sep 2012)
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STOMP
created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas
at Ambassadors Theatre
Takes the clutter and junk of everyday life and transforms it into a theatrical event.
(from 27 Sep 2007 - Booking to 15 Dec 2012)
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SWEENEY TODD - THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler, from an adaptation by Christopher Bond
at Adelphi Theatre
Set amongst London’s seedy side streets and laced with Sondheim’s characteristically wit and dark humour, the musical depicts Sweeney Todd’s savage quest for justice and retribution after years of false imprisonment.
(from 10 Mar 2012 - Booking to 22 Sep 2012)
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THE SUIT (part of the World Stages London Festival)
A musical play by Peter Brook and Marie Helene Estienne after the original story by Can Themba adapted for stage by Barney Simon and Mothobi Mutloatse. Music by Franck Krwczyk
at Young Vic Theatre (Main House)
In the dusty heat of 1950’s Sophiatown, a young worker returns home to find his wife in bed with her lover. The lover escapes, leaving behind his suit. The only revenge the husband takes is to instruct his wife to treat the suit as an honoured guest. But how long can she endure this pitiless sentence?
(from 21 May 2012 - Closing on 16 Jun 2012)
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THRILLER LIVE
Featuring the songs of Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5. Originally conceived and created by Adrian Grant.
at Lyric Theatre
Pays tribute to the musical hits and career of Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5.
(from 02 Jan 2009 - Booking to 23 Sep 2012)
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TOP HAT
Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin. Based on the RKO motion picture, the screenplay by Dwight Taylor and Allan Scott has been adapted for the stage by Matthew White and Howard Jacques.
at Aldwych Theatre
Jerry Travers, the famous American tap dancer, arrives in London to appear in his first West End show
(from 19 Apr 2012 - Booking to 26 Jan 2013)
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WE WILL ROCK YOU (Queen Musical )
Musical with songs by Queen and book by Ben Elton
at Dominion Theatre
On Planet Mall all musical instruments are banned. The company computers generate the tunes and everyone downloads them. But resistance is growing. Legend persists that somewhere on Planet Mall instruments still exist......
(from 26 Apr 2002 - Booking to 20 Oct 2012)
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WICKED
Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire. Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Winnie Holzman
at Apollo Victoria Theatre
Story of two unlikely friends and how they end up as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.
(from 07 Sep 2006 - Booking to 27 Apr 2013)
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WIZARD OF OZ, THE
Music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E Y Harburg, with additional music and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
at London Palladium Theatre
Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, as they journey through the magical land, helped and hindered by the Witches of Oz, to meet the Wizard and obtain their heart’s desires
(from 07 Feb 2011 - Booking to 28 Oct 2012)
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