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 audience members 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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Dirty Dancing
Audience favourite - Film adaptation - Romance
Discover the classic romance come to life on stage as Frances 'Baby' Houseman and Johnny Castle dance up a storm in London. Featuring all the hit songs from the film including “Hungry Eyes”, “Hey! Baby”, Dirty Dancing the musical is a sensual, sultry and high-energy tribute to the film. Fans will definitely have the time of their lives watching this spectacular show at the Dominion Theatre!
Discover the classic romance come to life on stage as Frances 'Baby' Houseman and Johnny Castle dance up a storm in London. Featuring all the hit songs from the film including “Hungry Eyes”, “Hey! Baby”, Dirty Dancing the musical is a sensual, sultry and high-energy tribute to the film. Fans will definitely have the time of their lives watching this spectacular show at the Dominion Theatre!
from £15.00
My Fair Lady
Broadway transfer - Audience favourite - Classic musical
The truly loverly story of Cockney flower girl Eliza and uptight professor Henry Higgins is back in London in 2022, bringing musical cheer to the London Coliseum. Transferring from New York, where it picked up 10 Tony Award nominations, this refreshing and exciting revival of a classic is packed full of hummable tunes, including “The Rain in Spain” and “Get me to the Church on Time”.
The truly loverly story of Cockney flower girl Eliza and uptight professor Henry Higgins is back in London in 2022, bringing musical cheer to the London Coliseum. Transferring from New York, where it picked up 10 Tony Award nominations, this refreshing and exciting revival of a classic is packed full of hummable tunes, including “The Rain in Spain” and “Get me to the Church on Time”.
from £23.80
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 £23.46
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.
from £29.80
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.
from £26.80
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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.
from £29.50
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 £23.80
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 £23.80
Grease
Audience favourite - Romantic comedy
The Dominion Theatre is welcoming a musical that's automatic, systematic and hydromatic this year! The classic, feel-good story of high schoolers Danny and Sandy rolls into town with fresh energy in this updated show, which features all the hit songs you love from the film - "Summer Nights”, “Greased Lightnin’”, “You’re the One That I Want" and more.
The Dominion Theatre is welcoming a musical that's automatic, systematic and hydromatic this year! The classic, feel-good story of high schoolers Danny and Sandy rolls into town with fresh energy in this updated show, which features all the hit songs you love from the film - "Summer Nights”, “Greased Lightnin’”, “You’re the One That I Want" and more.
from £17.89
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Wicked
Long-running show - Broadway hit - Book-to-stage adaptation
If you’ve ever longed to hear the story behind Oz’s Wicked Witch of the West, this incredible show should be top of your list. Based on Gregory Maguire’s novel, the story of Elphaba’s unlikely friendship with Glinda the Good and their journey up the Yellow Brick Road has enchanted audiences at Apollo Victoria Theatre since 2003. Fantastical sets and powerhouse songs including “Defying Gravity” make this one of the most uniquely magical musicals in London.
If you’ve ever longed to hear the story behind Oz’s Wicked Witch of the West, this incredible show should be top of your list. Based on Gregory Maguire’s novel, the story of Elphaba’s unlikely friendship with Glinda the Good and their journey up the Yellow Brick Road has enchanted audiences at Apollo Victoria Theatre since 2003. Fantastical sets and powerhouse songs including “Defying Gravity” make this one of the most uniquely magical musicals in London.
from £20.00
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