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West End musicals playing now or in the near future!
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ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR
Book by Jon Conway, songs of David Essex
at Garrick Theatre
Inspired by David Essex debut album 'All The Fun Of The Fair'. Concerns fun fair owner Levi Lee, recently widowed and father of a rebellious teenage son. Songs include 'Hold Me Close', 'Gonna Make You A Star', 'Silver DReam Machine'.
(from 20 Apr 2010 - Closing on 04 Sep 2010)
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APOLLO VICTORIA THEATRE 80 YEARS CHARITY GALA PERFORMANCE
Created by Petra Siniawski and Adam Murray
at Apollo Victoria Theatre
The Gala Performance will be a showcase of songs which have been performed on the theatre's stage over its 80 years
(from 10 Oct 2010 - Closing on 10 Oct 2010)
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AVENUE Q
Music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx , Book by Jeff Whitty
at Wyndham's Theatre
AVENUE Q is not the most upmarket of New York streets, and is about as far away from Park Avenue as you can get, but it is home to some lively and off the wall characters performed by an unholy comedic alliance of humans and puppets!
(from 19 Mar 2010 - Closing on 30 Oct 2010)
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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 09 Apr 2011)
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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 26 Nov 2011)
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BURN THE FLOOR
choreography by Jason Gilkison
at Shaftesbury Theatre
Latin and Ballroom dance Show
(from 21 Jul 2010 - Closing on 04 Sep 2010)
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CAROLINE O'CONNOR: THE SHOWGIRL WITHIN
Songs by Various
at Garrick Theatre
Celebrates the culmination of Caroline's years of stage and screen experience
(from 27 Sep 2010 - Closing on 03 Oct 2010)
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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, lyrics by Fred Ebb
at Cambridge Theatre
Concerns Roxie, a chorus girl who has murdered her lover but manages to get acquitted with the help of sleazy lawyer.
(from 28 Apr 2006 - Booking to 30 Apr 2011)
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CINDERELLA
Interpretation by Matthew Bourne, Music by Prokofiev
at Sadler's Wells
A Journey through London during the Second World War. A chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of the Blitz.
(from 30 Nov 2010 - Closing on 23 Jan 2011)
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COMPANY (Concert performance)
Book by George Furth, Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
at Queen's Theatre
In celebration of Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday
(from 07 Nov 2010 - Closing on 07 Nov 2010)
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DARLING OF THE DAY
Music Jule Styne, lyrics E.Y. Harburg, book Nunnally Johnson. Based on Arnold Bennett's 'Buried Alive'.
at Ondaatje Theatre, at National Portrait Gallery
Semi-staged performance. A celebrated artist, yearning for anonymity fakes his own death and assumes his valet's identity but carries on painting - which means his art mysteriously keeps reappearing.
(from 22 Aug 2010 - Closing on 19 Sep 2010)
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DIRTY DANCING - The Classic Story on Stage
by Eleanor Bergstein
at Aldwych Theatre
The Houseman's take their vacation at a popular holiday camp, where youngest daughter 'Baby' meets dance teacher from the wrong side of the tracks, Johnny.
(from 29 Sep 2006 - Booking to 09 Apr 2011)
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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 27 Nov 2010)
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FAUST
By Bjorn Hlynur Haraldsson, Gisli Orn Gardarsson, Nina Dogg Filippusdottir, Vikingur Kristjansson and Carl Grose. Inspired by Goethe's Faust. Music by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis
at Young Vic Theatre (Main House)
'The universal tale of a man selling his soul to the devil has never been imagined quite like this before. Loud, fast, explosive, poetic and acrobatic, Vesturport's Faust is hilarious and terrifying with a score ranging from devilish glam-rock to soulful ballads.'
(from 25 Sep 2010 - Closing on 30 Oct 2010)
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FELA!
Book by Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones, and music and lyrics by Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, with additional lyrics by Jim Lewis and additional music by Aaron Johnson and Jordan McLean.
at Olivier, National Theatre
Fela! is about the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), Fela! explores Kuti's controversial life as artist, political activist and revolutionary musician.The show is a hybrid of concert, dance and musical theater.
(from 06 Nov 2010 - Booking to 04 Dec 2010)
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FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL
Written by Tom Hedley and Robert Cary, with music by Robbie Roth, lyrics by Robert Cary and Robbie Roth (based on the Paramount Pictures film),
at Shaftesbury Theatre
Set in Pittsburgh USA, the Musical tells the story of 18 year old Alex, a welder by day and 'flashdancer' by night, whose dream is to obtain a place at the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy.
(from 24 Sep 2010 - Booking to 26 Feb 2011)
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FRANCES RUFFELLE - BENEATH THE DRESS
devised by Frances Ruffelle & Matt Ryan
at Garrick Theatre
With her six-piece band and an array of songs
(from 12 Sep 2010 - Closing on 12 Sep 2010)
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GREASE
by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, with additional songs B Gibb, J Farrar, L St Louis & S Simon
at Piccadilly Theatre
Songs from the show include 'Grease (Is The Word)'; 'You're The One That I Want'; 'Greased Lightning'; 'Hopelessly Devoted To You' and 'Sandy'.
(from 25 Jul 2007 - Booking to 03 Sep 2011)
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HAIR
Book & Lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot
at Gielgud Theatre
Songs include 'Aquarius', 'Good Morning Starshine', 'Let the Sunshine In'.
(from 01 Apr 2010 - Closing on 04 Sep 2010)
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HUMAN COMEDY, THE
Music by Galt MacDermot, Book by William Dumaresq, From an original story by William Saroyan
at Young Vic Theatre (Main House)
With a score of swing, gospel, folk and pop.
(from 13 Sep 2010 - Closing on 18 Sep 2010)
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INTO THE WOODS
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine
at Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park
Takes the stories of the Brothers Grimm and gives them a dark and humorous twist.
(from 05 Aug 2010 - Closing on 11 Sep 2010)
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JASON ROBERT BROWN & ANIKA NONI ROSE
Songs by Jason Robert Brown
at Garrick Theatre
Jason Robert Brown, pianist, singer, and composer, will be performing brand new, previously unheard material.
(from 24 Sep 2010 - Closing on 25 Sep 2010)
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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 10 Apr 2011)
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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 - Booking to 29 Oct 2011)
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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 29 Oct 2011)
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LES MISERABLES O2 CONCERT 25th Anniversary
by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Sch”nberg and is based on the novel by Victor Hugo. It has music by Claude-Michel Sch”nberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, adapted by Trevor Nunn and John Caird, with additional material by James Fenton.
at O2
Concerns love and bravery in 19th century France during the revolutionary struggles
(from 03 Oct 2010 - Closing on 03 Oct 2010)
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LES MISERABLES 25th Anniversary Production
by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Sch”nberg and is based on the novel by Victor Hugo. It has music by Claude-Michel Sch”nberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, adapted by Trevor Nunn and John Caird, with additional material by James Fenton.
at Barbican Theatre
Concerns love and bravery in 19th century France during the revolutionary struggles
(from 14 Sep 2010 - Closing on 02 Oct 2010)
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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 27 Mar 2011)
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LOVE NEVER DIES
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Glenn Slater
at Adelphi Theatre
Sequel to The Phantom Of The Opera
(from 22 Feb 2010 - Booking to 08 Jan 2011)
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LOVE STORY
Inspired by Erich Segal's novel. Music by Howard Goodall, book by Stephen Clark and lyrics by Stephen Clark and Howard Goodall
at Duchess Theatre
Oliver Barrett IV went to Harvard and Jenny Cavilleri to Radcliffe. He was rich, she was poor. He was sporty, she played music. But they fell in love. This is their story.
(from 27 Nov 2010 - Booking to 30 Apr 2011)
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LYNDA CARTER: AT LAST
at Garrick Theatre
Solo show to celebrate her solo album, At Last.
(from 17 Sep 2010 - Closing on 18 Sep 2010)
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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 26 Mar 2011)
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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG (Concert performance)
Book by George Furth, Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
at Queen's Theatre
In celebration of Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday
(from 31 Oct 2010 - Closing on 31 Oct 2010)
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OLIVER!
by Lionel Bart
at Drury Lane, Theatre Royal
Songs including Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You've Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I'd Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me and many more.
(from 13 Dec 2008 - Booking to 08 Jan 2011)
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PASSION
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book by James Lapine
at Donmar Warehouse
Captain Giorgio Bachetti, a military hero, is transferred to a strange and remote Italian outpost. Far away from his beloved Clara, he encounters Fosca, the cousin of his commanding officer, and her influence has shattering and inconceivable consequences.
(from 10 Sep 2010 - Closing on 27 Nov 2010)
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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 Feb 2011)
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PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT - THE MUSICAL
Book by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, based on the 1994 movie The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
at Palace Theatre
Drag queen Mitzi, and friends Felicia and Bernadette make their own personal journeys of discovery as they go across Australia from Sydney to the outback, in a battered old bus named Priscilla, to perform their show - singing their way through disco songs.
(from 10 Mar 2009 - Booking to 28 May 2011)
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PUSS IN BOOTS
by Tiny Tim Productions
at Arts Theatre
(from 18 Nov 2010 - Booking to 09 Jan 2011)
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RETURN OF ULYSSES, THE
by Monteverdi
at Young Vic Theatre (Main House)
Based on the final section of Homer's Odyssey.
(from 24 Mar 2011 - Closing on 09 Apr 2011)
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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 May 2011 - 19 Feb 2012)
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SISTER ACT
Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater , book by Cheri and Bill Steinkellner, based on the 1992 film.
at London Palladium Theatre
When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be found - a convent! Disguised as a nun she quickly finds fans amongst her fellow 'sisters' but makes the wrong impression on the convent's strict Mother Superior.
(from 07 May 2009 - Booking to 30 Oct 2010)
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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 10 Apr 2011)
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SWEET CHARITY
Book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Field
at Haymarket, Theatre Royal
Sweet Charity follows the misadventures of love encountered by the gullible and guileless Charity Hope Valentine, a woman who always gives her heart and her dreams to the wrong man.
(from 23 Apr 2010 - Booking to 08 Jan 2011)
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TAP DOGS
Conceived by Dein Perry. Composer Andrew Wilkie
at Novello Theatre
The show features macho dancers swinging from scaffolding, teeter on planks and crashing against corrugated iron!
(from 15 Jun 2010 - Closing on 05 Sep 2010)
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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 09 Jan 2011)
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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 16 Apr 2011)
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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 30 Apr 2011)
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WIZARD OF OZ, THE
Andrew Lloyd Webber adaptation, Includes all the songs from the original 1939 film, plus new songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
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 - 17 Sep 2011)
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Drama - Comedy
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