London's Best Musicals

Home to one of the most diverse and scintillating musical scenes in the world, London is blessed with options if you’re looking for a live show. We’ve been out on a tour of the best theatre in London (in the name of research, of course) and returned with this guide to the cream of the crop; read on to discover a full list of the best musicals in London.

Last edited by Kiera Chapman

Last updated on 12th September 2024




Clueless The Musical

@ Trafalgar on Various dates from Saturday 1st February 2025

With a book by the same writer-director of the original 1995 teen movie (Amy Heckerling), Clueless The Musical is a nostalgic throwback into the life of Cher Horowitz - a modern take on Jane's Austen's equally iconic heroine, Emma. A cult classic known for its humour, fashion, and quotable lines, the musical takes things up a notch with new music by Brit Award winner singer-songwriter KT Tunstall and lyrics by Grammy® winner and three-time Tony® nominee Glenn Slater (known for Sister Act The Musical, Tangled, School of Rock).

Six The Musical

@ Vaudeville Theatre on Sun, 4th May 2025 @ 19:00 - 20:15

Taking place in their permanent royal residence at the Vaudeville Theatre in The Strand, Six the musical is giving you the chance to sing along to all their iconic songs for two nights only. This fantastic performance features incredible performers like Claudi Kariuki, Rhianne-Louise McCaulsky and Baylie Carson, telling the story of Henry VIII's six wives through fabulous tunes. Tickets start from just £42 per person, promising 75 minutes of sass, sequins and singing.

Titanique

@ Criterion Theatre on Various dates from Monday 9th December 2024

Titanique is an alternative take on the hit film that tells the story of the beloved Jack and Rose. We begin with Celine Dion hijacking a Titanic Museum tour and giving the lowdown on what really happened on that fateful night. Complete with show-stopping tunes, pop culture references and odes to 90s films, this one-of-a-kind production is not to be missed, and you can snap up tickets from £35 per person today. 

Starlight Express

@ Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on Various dates from Saturday 12th October 2024

One of the most celebrated musicals, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express is coming to Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in summer 2024. This magical tale sees a child's train set come to life, performed by a talented cast of 40 people. Seen all over the world by more than 20 million people across the last two decades, you don't want to miss out on this one - and you can nab tickets for as little as £36 per person.

Hamilton

@ Victoria Palace Theatre on Thu, 20th Jun 2024 - Sat, 29th Mar 2025

Having won 11 Tony Awards, the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album, Hamilton is one that you don't want to miss. The genre-defying musical is taking place at the Victoria Palace Theatre, telling the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton through rap, jazz, blues and more. And the best part? Tickets start from just £25 per person.

Mean Girls the Musical

@ Savoy Theatre, The Strand on Every Wednesday

Telling the story of Cady Heron, Regina George and The Plastics, hit Broadway musical Mean Girls is one of the most iconic shows around. You can catch this performance at the Savoy Theatre throughout 2024 and 2025, created by a talented team that includes Tina Fey, choreographer Casey Nicholaw and more. Tickets start from £83.50 per person, promising a night to remember.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

@ Piccadilly Theatre on Various dates from Saturday 12th October 2024

Moulin Rouge! The Musical is taking place at The Piccadilly Theatre in London with tickets starting from just £25 per person. Grab yours to the stage adaption of Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film and enter a world of glitz, glamour and glory as you follow the story of English poet Christian who falls in love with cabaret actress and courtesan Satine. With a book by Tony Award® winner John Logan, music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Justin Levine, and choreography by Emmy Award® nominee Sonya Tayeh, you're bound to have a magnificent time. 

The Book of Mormon

@ Prince of Wales Theatre on Saturday 12th October 2024

The hit musical from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q co-creator Robert Lopez is coming to London this year, and it's bound to have you in stitches. The Book of Mormon will be at the Prince of Wales Theatre in Soho across multiple dates, with tickets to the multiple award-winning show starting from just £25 per person.

Abba Voyage

@ Abba Arena on Various dates from Saturday 12th October 2024

At Abba Voyage, you'll get to feel the rhythm of ABBA's timeless classics with the help of CGI magic from Industrial Light & Magic ILM, the same experts who worked on Star Wars and Marvel movies. Conceived by the beloved Agnetha, Björn, Benny, and Anni-Frid themselves, the ABBA Voyage concert is a production that's out of this world, offering fans the best of the best with support from some of the world's finest modern musicians. Get ready to relive all the good times with tunes like Knowing Me, Knowing You, Chiquitita and Dancing Queen.

Hadestown

@ Lyric Theatre on Various dates from Saturday 12th October 2024

Take a trip to the underworld with the award-winning musical Hadestown by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin. Taking place at London's Lyric Theatre, it tells the tale of two intertwining love stories of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and King Hades and his wife Persephone. Grab your tickets now from £25 per person and discover how the world really could be. 

Les Miserables

@ Sondheim Theatre on Tue, 11th Jun 2024 - Sat, 29th Mar 2025

Telling the story of French peasant Jean Valjean in early 19th century France, Les Miserables is one of the most iconic musicals of all time - so much so that it has been translated into 22 different languages and performed in 52 countries over the years. You can grab tickets to this amazing performance for as little as £31 each, taking place at the Sondheim Theatre in Soho.

The Lion King

@ Lyceum Theatre on Tue, 11th Jun 2024 - Sun, 30th Mar 2025

The Lion King is one of the best-known musicals around, having been performed in London for more than 22 years. Disney's beloved film has been reimagined by director Julie Taymor, with music by Elton John, Hans Zimmer and Tim Rice. Expect a mesmerising soundtrack and stunning visuals that transport you to Africa, with tickets starting from just £46 per person.

Back To The Future

@ Adelphi Theatre on Various dates from Saturday 12th October 2024

One of the most iconic films of all time and an equally exciting musical, Back To The Future can be seen at the Adelphi Theatre in the West End. Follow the story of teenager Marty McFly as he's transported to 1955, with two and a half hours of great storytelling and iconic tunes. Even better? Tickets start from as little as £24 per person to this award-winning show.