Best Musicals in London 2022
London's West End is famous for its ground-breaking creative output, with some of the biggest musicals in the capital entertaining crowds since the 1980s. Whether it's The Phantom of the Opera haunting Her Majesty's Theatre or a feel-good jukebox hit like Mamma Mia!, the best musicals in London transport audiences into remarkable stories based on true life and spectacular fantasy.
Below, we’ve put together a list of West End shows which we think are unmissable, to help you choose and book the top London musicals that'll have you humming along long after the curtain falls.
If you're torn between a Broadway star making their big debut, a musical theatre adaptation of a beloved film, or a buzzy transfer from one of our fantastic regional venues, keep an eye on our list for the latest recommendations.
Below, we’ve put together a list of West End shows which we think are unmissable, to help you choose and book the top London musicals that'll have you humming along long after the curtain falls.
If you're torn between a Broadway star making their big debut, a musical theatre adaptation of a beloved film, or a buzzy transfer from one of our fantastic regional venues, keep an eye on our list for the latest recommendations.
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Anything Goes
Returning hit - Audience favourite - Classic musical
After a sold-out season in 2021, the hit musical is back at the Barbican for a limited time only this summer. Featuring tap-dancing sailors, high-seas hijinks and some of the best golden-age musical numbers including “You’re The Top” and “I Get A Kick Out Of You”, this sensational show will put a smile on your face.
After a sold-out season in 2021, the hit musical is back at the Barbican for a limited time only this summer. Featuring tap-dancing sailors, high-seas hijinks and some of the best golden-age musical numbers including “You’re The Top” and “I Get A Kick Out Of You”, this sensational show will put a smile on your face.
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Sister Act
Star casting - Film adaptation - Audience favourite
Get ready to count your blessings! Hit musical Sister Act is descending from the heavens and into the Eventim Apollo this year, starring Beverley Knight as disco diva turned holy sister, Doloris Van Cartier and Jennifer Saunders as Mother Superior. Featuring irresistible, gospel-inspired songs including "Take Me To Heaven" and "Raise Your Voice", the musical is a perfect dose of nostalgia for anyone who fondly remembers the feel-good film and its sequel. This show is going to be fabulous, baby!
Get ready to count your blessings! Hit musical Sister Act is descending from the heavens and into the Eventim Apollo this year, starring Beverley Knight as disco diva turned holy sister, Doloris Van Cartier and Jennifer Saunders as Mother Superior. Featuring irresistible, gospel-inspired songs including "Take Me To Heaven" and "Raise Your Voice", the musical is a perfect dose of nostalgia for anyone who fondly remembers the feel-good film and its sequel. This show is going to be fabulous, baby!
from £30.00
The Phantom of the Opera
Long-running show - Audience favourite - Bucket list show
Nothing sums up the West End quite like Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spectacular, sumptuous adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s novel. The tale of talented soprano Christine and the obsessive Phantom who will stop at nothing to possess her has played at Her Majesty's Theatre for over 30 years. You'll be left in no doubt that this is one of the best London musicals of all time when you hear the rock-infused opening notes of the titular song.
Nothing sums up the West End quite like Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spectacular, sumptuous adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s novel. The tale of talented soprano Christine and the obsessive Phantom who will stop at nothing to possess her has played at Her Majesty's Theatre for over 30 years. You'll be left in no doubt that this is one of the best London musicals of all time when you hear the rock-infused opening notes of the titular song.
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Broadway transfer - Film adaptation - Jukebox musical
The Piccadilly Theatre is spectacularly transformed into Paris' Montmartre Quarter - full of glitz, glamour and tragedy. Featuring an immersive, show-stopping set and remixing songs from Adele, U2, Elton John and other chart-toppers, this incredible show is unmissable for fans of Baz Luhrmann's 2001 film.
The Piccadilly Theatre is spectacularly transformed into Paris' Montmartre Quarter - full of glitz, glamour and tragedy. Featuring an immersive, show-stopping set and remixing songs from Adele, U2, Elton John and other chart-toppers, this incredible show is unmissable for fans of Baz Luhrmann's 2001 film.
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Les Misérables
Long-running show - Audience favourite - Bucket list show
The West End’s longest-running musical, based on Victor Hugo’s novel, brings the tragedy, camaraderie and sacrifice of the French revolution to the Sondheim Theatre stage with epic clarity. Stars including Michael Ball and Lea Salonga have previously appeared in the show, and with unforgettable songs including “I Dreamed A Dream”, “On My Own” and “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables” featured, this is an iconic musical for any London theatre fan's bucket list.
The West End’s longest-running musical, based on Victor Hugo’s novel, brings the tragedy, camaraderie and sacrifice of the French revolution to the Sondheim Theatre stage with epic clarity. Stars including Michael Ball and Lea Salonga have previously appeared in the show, and with unforgettable songs including “I Dreamed A Dream”, “On My Own” and “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables” featured, this is an iconic musical for any London theatre fan's bucket list.
from £24.00
Back to the Future the Musical
New musical - Film adaptation - Comedy
This high-octane musical adaptation of the beloved sci-fi comedy sees Marty McFly, Doc Brown and the DeLorean burst onto the Adelphi Theatre stage with incredible special effects and fist-pumping music. Mixing a brand new score from Adam Silvestri with franchise favourites including “The Power of Love”, this is 1.21 gigawatts of fun - so make like a tree and get tickets like, yesterday!
This high-octane musical adaptation of the beloved sci-fi comedy sees Marty McFly, Doc Brown and the DeLorean burst onto the Adelphi Theatre stage with incredible special effects and fist-pumping music. Mixing a brand new score from Adam Silvestri with franchise favourites including “The Power of Love”, this is 1.21 gigawatts of fun - so make like a tree and get tickets like, yesterday!
from £24.00
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Dear Evan Hansen
Closing soon - Audience favourite - Olivier Award winner
Tackling hard-hitting topics which affect young people - including mental health, youth suicide and social media - Dear Evan Hansen is a hugely popular contemporary musical. The story follows one teenager as he tells a lie that spirals out of control, and features several well-known songs including "Waving Through A Window" and "You Will Be Found". After three incredible years in London, this Olivier Award-winning show closes on 22 October, so don't miss your chance to catch it!
Tackling hard-hitting topics which affect young people - including mental health, youth suicide and social media - Dear Evan Hansen is a hugely popular contemporary musical. The story follows one teenager as he tells a lie that spirals out of control, and features several well-known songs including "Waving Through A Window" and "You Will Be Found". After three incredible years in London, this Olivier Award-winning show closes on 22 October, so don't miss your chance to catch it!
from £30.00
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Come From Away
Broadway transfer - Audience favourite - Based on a true story
The remarkable true story of a small Newfoundland town which welcomed the world after 9/11 has become a firm favourite among West End audiences since opening at the Phoenix Theatre in 2019. Featuring a fantastic ensemble cast playing a range of characters, this heart-warming story about Gander’s “plane people” is indisputably one of the best musicals in London - and has the Olivier Awards to prove it.
The remarkable true story of a small Newfoundland town which welcomed the world after 9/11 has become a firm favourite among West End audiences since opening at the Phoenix Theatre in 2019. Featuring a fantastic ensemble cast playing a range of characters, this heart-warming story about Gander’s “plane people” is indisputably one of the best musicals in London - and has the Olivier Awards to prove it.
from £20.00
Cabaret
Olivier Award winner - Audience favourite - Immersive experience
Enter Berlin's Kit Kat Club and discover the secrets of Cabaret in this stunning, acclaimed revival of Kander and Ebb's classic musical. As the party builds inside and the Nazis rise to power on the streets, this intoxicating, gripping and emotional show features musical standards including "Willkommen", "Mein Herr" and "If You Could See Her".
Enter Berlin's Kit Kat Club and discover the secrets of Cabaret in this stunning, acclaimed revival of Kander and Ebb's classic musical. As the party builds inside and the Nazis rise to power on the streets, this intoxicating, gripping and emotional show features musical standards including "Willkommen", "Mein Herr" and "If You Could See Her".
from £60.00
