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West End musicals playing now or in the near future!
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AMERICAN PSYCHO
book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and music and lyrics by Duncan Sheik, based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis.
at Almeida Theatre (Off West End)
Living the high life in 1980s Manhattan, Patrick Bateman has it all – looks, money, style and status. He and his entourage buy the most expensive designer clothes, eat at the most exclusive restaurants and party at the hottest clubs. But privately, Patrick indulges in another kind of transgression. And people - including those closest to him - keep disappearing.
(from 03 Dec 2013 - Closing on 25 Jan 2014)
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BEEN ON BROADWAY
various
at Duchess Theatre
Featuring songs from Broadway musicals that haven't yet made it to the West End. Includes songs from current and cult shows such as Next to Normal, Newsies, The Addams Family, Bring It On, The Little Mermaid, Wonderland, The Boy from Oz and more.
(from 13 Oct 2013 - Closing on 13 Oct 2013)
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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 21 Dec 2013)
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BODYGUARD, THE
Book is by Alex Dinelaris. Based on the Warner Bros. film of the same name with screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan. Features Whitney Houston’s hit songs.
at Adelphi Theatre
A romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a multitude of Whitney Houston’s hits .
(from 06 Nov 2012 - Booking to 28 Sep 2013)
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BOOK OF MORMON , THE
Book, Music and Lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone
at Prince Of Wales Theatre
Follows a pair of mismatched Mormon boys sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get.
(from 25 Feb 2013 - Booking to 08 Feb 2014 )
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BURN THE FLOOR
Choreography by Jason Gilkison
at Shaftesbury Theatre
Burn the Floor takes audiences on a journey through the passionate drama of dance.
(from 06 Mar 2013 - Closing on 30 Jun 2013)
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CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - THE MUSICAL
Based on Roald Dahl's classic story. Book by David Greig and new songs from Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
at Drury Lane, Theatre Royal
The mysterious Willy Wonka is opening his Chocolate Factory for just one day, and for Charlie Bucket it promises to be a mouth-watering chance to feast his eyes on sweets beyond his wildest imagination.
(from 22 May 2013 - Booking to 30 Nov 2013)
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CHORUS LINE, A
Music by Marvin Hamlisch. Book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante. Lyrics by Edward Kleban. Conception by Michael Bennett
at London Palladium Theatre
Features songs: One (Singular Sensation), What I did For love, I Can do That, Hello Twelve, Hello Thirteen, Hello Love and Hope I Get It.
(from 05 Feb 2013 - Closing on 18 Jan 2014)
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CIRCUS OF HORRORS, THE
at Lyric Theatre
Horror-themed circus freak show.
(from 28 Oct 2013 - Closing on 16 Dec 2013)
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COMMITMENTS, THE
Adapted from the novel by Roddy Doyle himself. Songs by various artists.
at Palace Theatre
The Commitments is the story of Jimmy Rabbitte, a young working class music fan, who shapes an unlikely bunch of amateur musicians and friends into an amazing live act, the finest soul band Dublin has ever produced.
(from 21 Sep 2013 - Booking to 26 Jan 2014)
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DIRTY DANCING - The Classic Story on Stage
by Eleanor Bergstein
at Piccadilly Theatre
All the hits from the film's soundtrack, which includes Do You Love Me?, She's Like The Wind and Time Of My Life, are featured in the stage show along with some new numbers.
(from 13 Jul 2013 - Booking to 22 Feb 2014)
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FROM HERE TO ETERNITY
Music by Stuart Brayson, lyrics by Tim Rice, book by Bill Oakes. Musical theatre version of James Jones’ 1951 novel.
at Shaftesbury Theatre
Tells a story of passion and honour, which takes place on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, in 1941, shortly before and during the Pearl Harbor attack of 7 December.
(from 30 Sep 2013 - Booking to 26 Apr 2014)
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GABRIEL
by Samuel Adamson
at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Musical and theatrical event.
(from 13 Jul 2013 - Closing on 18 Aug 2013)
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GOLDEN VOICE , THE
Music, lyrics and book by Nick Fogarty
at Arts Theatre
Disillusioned talent show winner Mike Chariot takes on the television and record company executives who control him. He realises he must create an alternative route into the music industry for the up-and-coming stars of tomorrow. His actions will have extraordinary repercussions as he risks everything…including his life.
(from 17 Jul 2013 - Closing on 31 Aug 2013)
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I CAN’T SING! THE X FACTOR MUSICAL
Music and lyrics from Steve Brown. Book and lyrics by Harry Hill
at London Palladium Theatre
A Musical comedy. A Musical comedy. Goes behind the microphone and under the judges’ desk to reveal the (not necessarily accurate) story of heartache and laughter. Meet Chenice who lives in an ITV blackspot because her Grandad’s iron lung interferes with the signal in her caravan, and the only girl in the world who has never heard of The X Factor. When she accidentally stumbles into the audition queue with her talking dog, she starts a journey to both stardom and love.
(from 27 Feb 2014 - Booking to 26 Mar 2014)
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JERSEY BOYS (Transfers from Prince Edward Theatre in March 2014)
Written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe.
at Piccadilly Theatre
The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
(from Mar 2014 - )
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JERSEY BOYS (Transfers to Piccadilly Theatre in March 2014)
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 - Closing on 09 Mar 2014)
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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 26 Apr 2014)
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LET IT BE
featuring Beatles songs
at Savoy Theatre
Theatrical concert, which showcases the works of the world’s most successful rock’n’roll band, using video footage to tell the story of the band’s meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through the height of Beatlemania, to their later studio masterpieces.
(from 01 Feb 2013 - Booking to 18 Jan 2014)
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LIGHT PRINCESS, THE
Music and lyrics by Tori Amos and book and lyrics by Samuel Adamson
at Lyttelton, National Theatre
A dark fairytale about grief, rebellion and the power of love.
(from 25 Sep 2013 - Booking to 02 Jan 2014)
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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, King Mufasa, and proclaim himself king. 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 05 Jan 2014)
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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 05 Apr 2014)
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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 25 May 2014)
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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
Music by Stephen Sondheim, book by George Furth based on the play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart.
at Harold Pinter Theatre (formerly The Comedy Theatre)
Charts the relationship between three friends, Franklin, Charley and Mary over three decades in the entertainment business.
(from 23 Apr 2013 - Closing on 27 Jul 2013)
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MISS NIGHTINGALE - THE BURLESQUE MUSICAL
Book and lyrics and music by Matthew Bugg
at Leicester Square Theatre Main House
Tells a story of sex, scandal and showbiz in war-torn 1940s London.
(from 02 Jul 2013 - Closing on 07 Jul 2013)
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Monty Python's SPAMALOT
Lovingly ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Book by Eric Idle, score by Eric Idle and John Du Prez.
at Playhouse Theatre
Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
(from 14 Nov 2012 - Booking to 02 Nov 2013)
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ONCE
Music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, with book by Enda Walsh. Based on the motion picture written by John Carney
at Phoenix Theatre
When an Irish busker and a young Czech mother meet through a shared love of music, their songwriting sparks a deep connection and a tender, longing romance that neither of them could have expected.
(from 16 Mar 2013 - Booking to 30 Nov 2013)
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PATTI LuPONE
various
at Leicester Square Theatre Main House
Evening of song and also interview with the star about the ups and downs of her distinguished career.
(from 16 Jun 2013 - Closing on 23 Jun 2013)
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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 26 Apr 2014)
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ROCK OF AGES
book by Chris D’Arienzo, with a score featuring 80's rock music
at Garrick 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 18 Jan 2013 - Booking to 02 Nov 2013)
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SAUCY JACK AND THE SPACE VIXENS
Book Charlotte Mann. Lyrics Charlotte Mann & Michael Fidler. Music Jonathan Croose & Robin Forrest. Based on original ideas by Johanna Allitt, Simon Curtis, Michael Fidler & Charlotte Mann
at Leicester Square Theatre Lounge
In the seedy cabaret club Saucy Jack’s, on the planet Frottage III, all is not well. Danger lurks in every corner as the cabaret acts are being picked off one by one by the relentless slingback killer, plunging a murderous heel deep into the victims chest!
(from 01 Aug 2013 - Closing on 15 Sep 2013)
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SCOTTSBORO BOYS , THE
Music by John Kander with lyrics by Fred Ebb. Book by David Thompson
at Young Vic Theatre (Main House)
Tells the true story of nine young black men, aged between 12 and 19, travelling on a train through Scottsboro, Alabama in 1931 in search of a new life. By the end of their journey, their lives had been changed forever by the devastating effect of a single lie.
(from 18 Oct 2013 - Closing on 23 Nov 2013)
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SOUND OF MUSIC, THE
Music by Richard Rodgers, lyric Oscar Hammerstein II, Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse, suggested by 'The Trapp Family Singers' by Maria Augusta Trapp
at Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park
The score for The Sound Of Music includes My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Edelweiss, Climb Ev'ry Mountain, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, The Lonely Goatherd and of course the title song The Sound of Music.
(from 25 Jul 2013 - Closing on 07 Sep 2013)
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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 22 Dec 2013)
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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 16 Mar 2014)
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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 - Closing on 26 Oct 2013)
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VIVA FOREVER!
Book by Jennifer Saunders, based on songs by Spice Girls
at Piccadilly Theatre
Tells the story of a beautiful, talented girl and her best friends who get swept up in the obsession of today’s TV celebrity culture.
(from 27 Nov 2012 - Closing on 29 Jun 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 26 Oct 2013)
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WELL-STRUNG, THE SINGING STRING QUARTET / VARLA JEAN MERMAN THE BOOK OF MERMAN (2 act evening)
Well-Strung features material written by Donna Drake, Mark Cortale and Jeffery Roberson. Musical arrangements by David Levinson; additional arrangements by Daniel Shevlin. Well-Strung was conceived by Christopher Marchant and Mark Cortale.
at Leicester Square Theatre Main House
Act 1 features all-male string quartet Well-Strung, classical musicians who also sing, putting their own spin on the music of Mozart, Vivaldi, Rihanna, Adele, Lady Gaga, and many more!
Act Two of the evening is Varla Jean Merman in The Book of Merman featuring new songs, videos and monologues.
(from 19 Sep 2013 - Closing on 21 Sep 2013)
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WEST END MEN, THE - IN CONCERT
Various
at Vaudeville Theatre
Features songs from the West End, Broadway and Beyond in theatrical style, backed by a full live band and choir.
(from 25 May 2013 - Closing on 22 Jun 2013)
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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 26 Apr 2014)
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