Again! Step, kick, kick, leap, kick, touch… Again! God, I hope I get it… Originally devised, directed, and choreographed by Michael Bennett with a score by Marvin Hamlisch, the 1975 musical *A Chorus Line* returns to London this summer in a fresh production directed by Nikolai Foster and starring Adam Cooper and Carly Mercedes Dyer.

Cooper plays Zach, the domineering director-choreographer casting the chorus for a new Broadway musical who puts the hopefuls through the wringer – physically and...

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The iconic musical plays at Sadler's Wells this summer in an exciting new production starring Adam Cooper and Carly Mercedes Dyer.

A musical version of a chick flick? With spectacular fashion shows, epic backstabbing and a diva who’ll chill your soul, it could well be groundbreaking. *The Devil Wears Prada* struts into the West End this autumn. With an original score by Elton John and a cast led by Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry, start planning your outfit for the most stylish show in town! 

Based on the bestselling novel by Lauren Weisberger and the film starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, protagonist Andrea “Andy”...

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Elton John's musical version of the hit novel and film arrives at London's Dominion Theatre this autumn, starring Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry.


We’re spoiled for choice when it comes to shows in London, and it can be hard to keep up with everything that’s opening – we all have busy lives and it isn’t possible to fit everything in. Fortunately, second chances do sometimes arise!

A whole host of plays and musicals are being reprised in the West End this spring and summer, from celebrated musicals to classic drama and exciting contemporary writing. If it’s a show you’ve loved before, different cast members and venues can provide a whole...

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From *Sister Act* and *Hadestown* to *Standing at the Sky's Edge*, there's a wealth of fantastic shows coming into town – so don't miss out!

Make a joyful noise! West End favourite [Lee Mead](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/lee-mead) will join the cast of [*Sister Act*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/28926-sister-act) at the [Dominion Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/dominion-theatre) this June.

Mead is best known for his West End performances in *Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Legally Blonde*, [*Wicked*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/313-wicked-tickets), and, most...

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The London theatre veteran will join Ruth Jones, Alexandra Burke, and more in the musical based on the hit movie, which currently stars Beverley Knight.

The magic returns! [*My Neighbour Totoro*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25389-my-neighbour-totoro-tickets), the stage adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki's beloved same-named Studio Ghibli movie, will transfer to the West End in 2025. The [Gillian Lynne Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/gillian-lynne-theatre) will host the 34-week run from 8 March to 2 November 2025. Opening night is 20 March.

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Following two seasons at the Barbican Centre, the acclaimed play adapted from the classic Studio Ghibli film will play a 34-week run at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

All hail Macbeth! *Macbeth*, starring [David Tennant](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/david-tennant) in the title role and Cush Jumbo as Lady Macbeth, will play in the West End this autumn, with performances running at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 1 October to 14 December.

The production comes to the West End from a critically acclaimed premiere at the Donmar Warehouse in fall 2023, with the entire original cast returning. Alongside Tennant (*Doctor Who*) and Jumbo (*The Good...

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The critically acclaimed production played the Donmar Warehouse in 2023, also starring Tennant and Jumbo, and will now have a two-month run in the West End.

Truth is, no one can do what he does. Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in 1947, Elton John has been one of the world’s most successful pop stars and songwriters since he released “Your Song” in 1970. 

Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin, some of his greatest hits include “Tiny Dancer”, “Rocket Man”, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”, “I’m Still Standing”, “Are You Ready for Love”, and, of course, “Candle in the Wind”, which was revised as a tribute to Princess Diana following her death and became a...

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Follow our guide to the shows composed by legendary pop star Elton John, including *The Lion King, Billy Elliot, Tammy Faye*, and the forthcoming West End musical *The Devil Wears Prada*.  

Revivals of musicals are often every bit as revelatory as new takes on classic plays. In recent years, Daniel Fish’s *Oklahoma!* imbued the 1943 Rodgers and Hammerstein classic with a chillingly contemporary significance without changing a word, and Jamie Lloyd’s stripped back *Sunset Boulevard* recently swept the Olivier Awards.

This summer, *Starlight Express* makes a spectacular return in a specially designed auditorium. There’s star casting aplenty as Imelda Staunton leads *Hello, Dolly!*...

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Relive all the joy of classic West End musicals as they return to London in 2024, including *Hello, Dolly!*, *Starlight Express*, and *Kiss Me, Kate*.

The [London Palladium](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/london-palladium) will show a *Robin Hood* pantomime in December, continuing its annual tradition of presenting a panto each Christmas season. Performances will run from 7 December 2024 to 12 January 2025.

The star-studded cast includes [Julian Clary](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/julian-clary) as Robin Hood, Jane McDonald as Maid Marion, Paul Zerdin as Will Scarlet, [Nigel...

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Numerous award-winning West End actors will join the ninth annual panto at the historic venue, with performances running from December 2024 to January 2025.

*2:22 — A Ghost Story* is set to return to London’s West End for a strictly limited 10-week. The play will open at the Gielgud Theatre on 25 May.

The play premiered at the Noël Coward Theatre in 2020, and featured Lily Allen, Julia Chan, Hadley Fraser, and Jake Wood. A number of famous faces have gone on to star in the production, including Giovanna Fletcher, Tom Felton, Laura Whitmore, Cheryl, and Sophia Bush, among others. This run at the Gielgud marks the play's seventh West End season. ...

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A number of famous faces have starred in *2:22 — A Ghost Story*, including Giovanna Fletcher, Tom Felton, Laura Whitmore, Cheryl, and Sophia Bush. 

Walk down the street… and to the Savoy Theatre! *Pretty Woman: The Musical* will continue performances at the [Savoy Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/savoy-theatre) to 28 Jan. 2023. [*Pretty Woman: The Musical* tickets are available now.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/18613-pretty-woman-the-musical)

[Danny Mac](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/actor-profile/danny-mac) and [Aimie Atkinson](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/actor-profile/aimie-atkinson) play Edward Lewis and Vivian Ward respectively, joined by Bob Harms as Happy Man/Mr. Thompson and Rachael Wooding as Kit De Luca. All four *Pretty Woman: The Musical* leading cast members will stay in the production to 13 November. 

Read our [Pretty Woman: The Musical interview with Rachael Wooding here](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/interviews/pretty-woman-star-rachael-wooding-on-bringing-a-little-bit-of-me-to-kit). 

The company includes Mark Holden as James Morse, John Addison as Philip Stuckey (from 14 June,) Jemma Alexander, Becky Anderson,  Andy Barke, Patrick Barrett, Matt Bateman, Robertina Bonano, Oliver Brenin, Alex Charles, Ben Darcy, Hannah Ducharme, Elishia Edwards, Tom Andrew Hargreaves, Antony Hewitt, Helen Hill, Elly Jay, Matt Jones, Kurt Kansley, Georgia Kleopa, Annabelle Laing, Will Luckett,  Curtis Patrick, Hassun Sharif, Cilla Silvia and Charlotte Elisabeth Yorke.

Based on the 1990 film of the same name starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, *Pretty Woman: The Musical* sees two strangers come together in unexpected ways. [Find out everything about Pretty Woman: The Musical in London.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/what-to-expect-from-the-west-end-premiere-of-pretty-woman) 

The *Pretty Woman* musical features a book by Garry Marshall and J. F. Lawton, music and lyrics by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell, scenic design by David Rockwell, costume design by Tom Rogers from the original Broadway designs by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Kenneth Posner and Philip S. Rosenberg, and sound design by John Shivers.

*Pretty Woman: The Musical* is at the Savoy Theatre.

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You’ve watched Vivian Ward and Edward Lewis fall for each other in the 1990s romcom. Now see the loved-up duo in *Pretty Woman: The Musical* at the [Savoy Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/savoy-theatre). It’s big. Huge! *Pretty Woman: The Musical* tickets are available on London Theatre now.

The *Pretty Woman* movie changed the future of romcoms. The Julia Roberts and Richard Gere-led movie became the highest-grossing romantic comedy in the US ever, and its breakout song "Oh, Pretty Woman", as performed by Roy Orbison, became a hit. The *Pretty Woman* musical follows the film's storyline, thanks to a book by the movie’s director and screenwriter, Garry Marshall and J.F. Lawton.

There’s original music and lyrics by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance. Listen out for  "Anywhere but Here" sung by Vivian, "Rodeo Drive" led by Kit, and "Never Give Up on a Dream.” There’s even a *Pretty Woman* opera moment in "You and I".

[Aimie Atkinson](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/aimie-atkinson) plays Vivian Ward in *Pretty Woman: The Musical* in London. The Olivier-nominated actress originated the role of Katherine Howard in *Six.*

### What is *Pretty Woman: The Musical* about?

*Pretty Woman: The Musical* tells the story of a chance encounter between Vivian Ward and businessman Edward Lewis. Edward invites Vivian to escort him to a number of events during his stay in Los Angeles. Through spending time together, their relationship develops as they get to know each other better. 

### Is *Pretty Woman: The Musical* like the movie? 

The *Pretty Woman* musical stays faithful to the original story, but additionally boasts more musical moments. You can expect all the iconic film lines and reunite with the film characters for a musical journey down Rodeo Drive to remember. [Check out more about *Pretty Woman* in London.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/what-to-expect-from-the-west-end-premiere-of-pretty-woman)

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Can a business arrangement lead to love? This new musical brings fresh life to the classic film. Coming to the West End after a Broadway run, the romantic and sexy story of businessman Edward and Vivian is retold through an original score by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance. Hit the town with *Pretty Woman: The Musical* at the Savoy Theatre today. 

The *Pretty Woman* musical first opened in Chicago in 2018 and transferred to Broadway later that year. Samantha Barks led the original Broadway cast, alongside Andy Karl as Edward, Orfeh as Vivian’s friend Kit De Luca, and Eric Anderson as hotel manager Mr Thompson.

Aimie Atkinson, who played Daniela in *In the Heights* and originated the role of Katherine Howard in *Six*, stars as Vivian. Danny Mac originated the role of Edward Lewis in London, with Oliver Tompsett as Edward Lewis from 4 Apr. 2023.

The cast is in the very safe hands of Broadway legend Jerry Mitchell, who has won two Tony Awards: for his choreography in *La Cage aux Folles*, and for directing *Kinky Boots*. His other Broadway hits include *Hairspray, The Rocky Horror Show, Gypsy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Legally Blonde: The Musical*, and *On Your Feet!*. Mitchell is renowned for incorporating glorious choreography into his shows, and *Pretty Woman* is no exception.

## What to Watch For:

- Superfans will spot plenty of callbacks to the movie, reimagined for this musical version of *Pretty Woman* – like Vivian and Edward’s sophisticated date at the opera, which plays in an interesting new way in this live theatrical setting. Plus: that opera, *La Traviata*, has notable parallels with the main story.
- We also have a rather different view of relationships now. Look out for the subtle changes to the plot that give Vivian more agency as a character, and for the songs that allow her to express herself – while still allowing us all to enjoy the *Pretty Woman* fantasy.
- Do you have a favourite look from the original movie? Costume designer Gregg Barnes has brilliantly re-created plenty of them here, such as Vivian’s initial outfit (yes, including those PVC boots and the blonde wig) or the plunging red gown and white gloves for the opera.
- As well as the score from Bryan Adams, you might hear a very familiar song: Roy Orbison’s “Pretty Woman”. It was actually Orbison’s song that inspired the title of the movie, so having it as part of the musical brings the project’s whole story full circle.


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There have been plenty of musicals about prostitution on Broadway, like the 60s classic Sweet Charity, set in a dance hall where the hostesses available for hire as dance companions say, "Who dances? We defend ourselves to music" and The Life, a 1997 show that portrayed a gritty, pre-Disneyfied Times Square and the hard realities of street sexual exploitation and its affiliations with drug interests. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, on the other hand, which premiered in 1978 and became a film with Dolly Parton starring as the whorehouse madame, offered a jiggling, country-and-western take on a brothel that presented it virtually as innocuous family entertainment.&nbsp;But <a href="/show/pretty-woman">Pretty Woman: The Musical</a>, based on the 1990 film that starred Julia Roberts as a Hollywood Boulevard street sex worker and Richard Gere as her billionaire investor executive client, is something else, seeking to combine a hard-edged reality with a real romance and happy ending (and not the kind that you might be offered in a massage parlour, either, on this same boulevard).&nbsp;In a post-Weinstein world, there are inevitably fears that the rich, entitled male might be seen to be exploiting the younger, more vulnerable female for his own purposes, seeking uncomplicated companionship and sex on demand during his time sealing a company take-over bid in LA, in return for a comparatively modest fee (for him). Early on, there's a slightly icky scene where she takes a cushion from the piano stool so that she can be more comfortable as she sinks to her knees to service him.&nbsp;But this is also a Cinderella-meets-Pygmalion story, in which the street prostitute is transformed into a society princess, cleaned up by a much-improved wardrobe (bought for her, of course, by the man) and eventually redeemed by acknowledging and meeting her needs as well as his. There may be a bit of wish-fulfillment to all of this -&nbsp;the score and book are both written by all-male teams, and the show its also written and directed by a man -&nbsp;but it also has a happy, eventually feel-good vibe to it.&nbsp;In the late Garry Marshall and JF Lawson's book (who respectively directed and wrote the original film), it is the woman who holds the cards -&nbsp;and the man who has the bigger journey to travel, from self-imposed isolation to finding real love.&nbsp; It's a relationship that ends up transforming them both -&nbsp;he even ends up making different, more moral business choices, too.&nbsp;But what makes it ultimately both digestible and credible are the sympathetic performances of the two leads. Yes, of course, it helps that <a href="/actor-profile/danny-mac">Danny Mac</a> is no physical monster in the style of Weinstein but easy on both the eyes and ears - and as with Sunset Boulevard in which he recently toured the UK, he removes his shirt for the undeniable pleasure of the audience. But Mac succeeds in having plenty of charm as well as pecs appeal. <a href="/actor-profile/aimie-atkinson">Aimie Atkinson</a>, in the Julia Roberts role of Vivian Ward, is ironically less objectified than him, and has a perfect combination of quirky vulnerability and the strength of a survivor; and there's good support from Rachael Wooding and Neil McDermott as friends to each of them. &nbsp;Jerry Mitchell, who has previously been responsible as director and/or choreographer to such film to hit stage properties as <a href="/show/kinky-boots">Kinky Boots</a>, Legally Blonde, The Full Monty, <a href="/show/hairspray">Hairspray</a> and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, knows just how to make these transformations work. He ups the energy and momentum throughout. If Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance's score lacks serious break-out hits of its own, there's at least a curtain call reprise of Roy Orbison's famous 1964 hit single that gave the original film its title to send you out on a high. &nbsp;<a href="/show/pretty-woman">Pretty Woman: The Musical</a>&nbsp;is at the Savoy Theatre.&nbsp;<a href="/show/pretty-woman">Pretty Woman: The Musical tickets</a>&nbsp;are available now.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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It's time to head back to Beverly Hills and experience one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time live on stage at it’s glamorous new home - the Savoy Theatre. Get ready to fall in love London as the record breaking box office smash-hit musical returns.

Born in Stevenage in 1987, British actor Aimie Atkinson is best known for her Olivier Award-nominated performance in the orignal cast of *[Six](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/six-the-musical)* as Henry VIII's fifth wife, Katherine Howard. She's now portraying the iconic role of Vivian Ward in the West End premiere of *[Pretty Woman: The Musical](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/pretty-woman)* at the [Piccadilly Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/piccadilly-theatre).

With a father in a rock band, Atkinson was born into a musical family, inspiring and encouraging her to learn even more about musicianship. Growing up, she dreamed of a life in the theatre, taking part in numerous performing arts groups and school productions, later running a franchise of performing arts school, Stagecraft, in her hometown.

Successfully gaining a place at Arts Educational School in London, Atkinson entered BBC Radio 2’s musical theatre competition while in training. Even though she'd yet to begin her professional career, Atkinson went on to win both amateur and professional categories, taking the title of 'Voice of Musical Theatre'. Opening doors, Atkinson left Arts Educational School to make her professional debut, starring in a production of *Days and Hopes* at King’s Head Theatre. Later starting the Royal Academy of Music's intensive musical theatre programme, history repeated itself once again when Atkinson left training to star in a production, this time originating the role of Luisa in the UK tour of *Zorro*.

Atkinson’s no stranger to starring in musical theatre roles, taking over the role of Daniela in the London premiere of *In The Heights* at King’s Cross Theatre, as well as starring in off-West End productions of *Steel Pier* at the Union Theatre and *Legacy Falls* at [Charing Cross Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/charing-cross-theatre). She’s also performed in theatres across the country, appearing in regional and touring productions of *Legally Blonde*, *Dirty Dancing*, *Blockbuster*, *Carnaby Street* and *Never Forget*.

However, she’s best known for her critically-acclaimed performance in *Six*, originating the role of Katherine Howard and playing the role for over two years. Along with the five other queens in the West End cast, Atkinson was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical at the 2019 Olivier Awards.

Away from musical theatre, Atkinson is also the creative director of Goldstone, a British girl group that won ‘The Voice of Astana’, a Kazakh singing competition in 2018. As a solo artist, Atkinson released her debut album titled *Step Inside Love* in 2017.

Atkinson's latest role is in the West End premiere of *Pretty Woman: The Musical* as Vivian Ward, opposite [Danny Mac](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/actor-profile/danny-mac) as Edward Lewis.

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Born in Oxfordshire in 1981, Oliver Tompsett is an acclaimed West End actor. He’s currently playing William Shakespeare in *& Juliet*, and will soon take over as Edward Lewis in *Pretty Woman: The Musical*. 

After graduating from Arts Educational School, Tompsett made his West End debut in 2002 in the Olivier-winning Madness musical, *Our House*, at the Cambridge Theatre. He then joined the ensembles of *Mamma Mia!* at the Prince of Wales Theatre (2003), and *Notes from New York* at Trafalgar Studios (2004), before playing Caliph in *Kismet* (2005).

Tompsett starred in three shows in 2006. Firstly, he played Harry Lyton in the biographical musical *Over My Shoulder: The Story of Jessie Matthews* at the Wyndham's Theatre. He then played Ben in Peter Shaffer's *The Royal Hunt of the Sun* at the National Theatre, directed by Trevor Nunn. 

In September 2006, he was a part of the original *Wicked* London cast, led by Idina Menzel as Elphaba. After understudying Fiyero for a year, Tompsett took over the role from Adam Garcia, playing Fiyero from 2007 to 2010. 

Following *Wicked*, Tompsett found himself in back-to-back rock musicals. In 2011, he played Drew Boley in the West End premiere of *Rock of Ages* at the Shaftesbury Theatre, alongside Simon Lipkin as Lonny, Shayne Ward as Stacee Jaxx, and Zizi Strallen. The following year, he took over as Galileo in *We Will Rock You,* continuing with the show to its eventual 2014 closure.

After a short stint playing Phil Davis in *White Christmas* in Leeds, Tompsett returned to the West End in 2016, cast as Sky Masterson in *Guys & Dolls.* That same year, he appeared in gala performances of the comedy musical *Disaster!* alongside Sally Ann Triplett, Alice Fearn, and Seth Rudetsky.

In 2017, Tompsett succeeded Killian Donnelly and David Hunter as Charlie Price in *Kinky Boots*. He then went on to originate a role, cast as William Shakespeare in *& Juliet*. He starred in the Manchester premiere, and continued in the West End show, performing from 2019 - 2023. In an [*& Juliet* review on London Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/review-max-martin-musical-and-juliet-shaftesbury-theatre), our critic said: "There's also powerful vocal work from two of our best pop theatre performers, Oliver Tompsett and Cassidy Janson, as William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway."

After *& Juliet*, Tompsett will play Edward Lewis in *Pretty Woman: The Musical*, succeeding Danny Mac in the role. Tompsett is in *Pretty Woman: The Musical* from April to June 2023, staying with the show until it closes.

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Sunset Boulevard

Nicole Scherzinger returns to the West End this September, starring as the immortal Norma Desmond in a new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary Sunset Boulevard, directed by Jamie Lloyd.

The Savoy Theatre opened on 21 Oct. 1929. The building was known for being the first public building to be lit entirely by electricity. 

When a fire ravaged the theatre in 1990, destroying the interior, it was meticulously restored by Sir William Whitfield to the original 1929 designs. The theatre reopened on 19 Jul. 1993.

The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company played several seasons at the theatre over the past 20 years, their last production being *HMS Pinafore* in 2003. 

The theatre has also housed several musicals, including *She Loves Me* in 1994 starring John Gordon Sinclair and Ruthie Henshall, and has played host to musicals exclusively since 2006. 

## Savoy Theatre Seating Information

The auditorium has three levels - Stalls, Dress Circle and Grand Circle.

In the Stalls, the legroom throughout is very good, and the seating is well raked to ensure good views.

In the Dress Circle, the overhang of the Grand Circle affects the view from Row K onwards. The amount of legroom also decreases the further back you sit.

The Grand Circle feels rather far from the stage.

## Where is *Pretty Woman: The Musical* in London?

*Pretty Woman: The Musical* is at the Savoy Theatre in London. The Savoy Theatre is located on the Strand. It's close to West End theatres including the Adelphi Theatre and the Vaudeville Theatre.

‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ tickets available through January 2023

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