Prince Edward Theatre London
Prince Edward Theatre Tickets
What’s On at Prince Edward Theatre
For the last decade the Prince Edward Theatre has hosted some of the West End’s most acclaimed musicals, and in 2024 MJ the Musical is the latest show to dazzle audiences at the venue. Fresh from Broadway, where it is still playing to great acclaim, this new jukebox musical looks at the creative drive behind Michael Jackson’s Dangerous World tour. Fans of the King of Pop will get a fascinating insight into his mind and process, but if you’re here for the smooth dance moves and iconic music, you won’t be disappointed: the choreography and vocal performances are out of this world.
About the Prince Edward Theatre
The Prince Edward Theatre is a formidable building in the heart of Soho that opened in 1930 and was designed by the architect Edward Stone. For over 40 years the building's use regularly changed, being used as a cabaret hall, a servicemen's club and the venue chosen for the UK's first Cinerama – a huge screen, three-projector film experience. The theatre was acquired by EMI in the 1970s and renovated to return it back to theatrical use.
The new Prince Edward Theatre opened with the world premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Evita in 1978, which played at the venue for eight years, followed by the UK premiere of Chess the Musical, both of which starred Elaine Paige.
In the early 1990s, the theatre was acquired by Delfont Mackintosh and underwent further renovations to widen the stage and improve facilities. Notable productions include the world premiere of the ABBA musical Mamma Mia (now playing at the Novello Theatre), Jersey Boys, and Disney's Aladdin. Between 2019 and January 2023, the Prince Edward Theatre was home to the Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of Mary Poppins, which originally played at the theatre in 2008.
Map and Address
28 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4HS
