Musicals in Manchester 2023-2024

Northern theatre fans have the world of musical theatre at their fingertips with some of the best musicals visiting Manchester every year. One of the UK’s leading creative hubs outside of London, audiences can enjoy Manchester musicals both on tour and during their UK (or even world) premieres. Opera House Manchester in particular has celebrated a string of successes, with Back to the Future The Musical and & Juliet both opening at the venue prior to a West End transfer.

In fact, fans of musical theatre don't need to venture south to enjoy a good show: Northern audiences are spoilt for choice, right on their doorstep.

Pretty Woman: The Musical

Fall in love with Hollywood rom-com Pretty Woman all over again as the hit musical visits the Palace Theatre on tour. Starring Amber Davies as Vivian, this award-winning stage adaptation features all the romance, humour and fun of the film, and a fantastic rock-infused score by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance… including the iconic titular song. This is one of the biggest Manchester musicals to book for in the coming year - “huge” in fact!

& Juliet

Who needs Romeo?! Find out what happens when Juliet ditches the tragedy as the hit pop musical returns to Manchester following a West End run. Featuring songs from Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Bon Jovi and more, this fist-pumping, feel-good take on Shakespeare places his famous heroine centre stage, and she's living life to the full! Anyone who loves musicals in Manchester should book to see this irreverent story of self-discovery, backed by pop anthems.