The Top 10 Most Successful West End Shows

What is the most popular West End show?

The Top 10 Most Successful West End Shows

  • Les Misérables. Les Misérables is based on the novel by Frenchman Victor Hugo and first made its debut in 1985.
  • Cats.
  • Miss Saigon.
  • The Phantom of the Opera.
  • Oliver!
  • The Lion King.
  • Mamma Mia!
  • Wicked.

What is the longest-running show in London’s West End?

List

# Title Performances
1 The Mousetrap 28,000
2 Les Misérables 13,964
3 The Phantom of the Opera 13,629
4 The Woman in Black 12,326

What is the biggest theatre in the West End?

The London Palladium is the largest theatre, with a capacity of 2286 seats.

How long did Les Miserables run in London?

30 years
Les Miserables has run continuously in London for over 30 years, but the original West End cast definitely had star power. Colm Wilkinson originated the role of Jean Valjean in London, later reprising his performance in worldwide productions.

How long is Les Misérables West End?

two hours and 50 minutes
How long is Les Misérables? Les Misérables lasts for two hours and 50 minutes, with a 20-minute interval.

What is the shortest running West End musical?

In 1930 The Duchess hosted the shortest run in West End history when The Intimate Revue closed without completing its first performance. The Duchess Theatre is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, London, located in Catherine Street near Aldwych.

What is the smallest West End Theatre?

1: Arts Theatre, 350 seats The Arts Theatre takes the title of the smallest West End venue, with just 350 seats. It opened in 1927 as a members-only club which hosted unlicensed plays and experimental performances.

What is the longest-running musical in West End history?

Les Misérables With some of the most recognisable songs in musical theatre, the classic story of Jean Valjean and revolutionary France is the longest-running musical in the history of the West End.

What is the longest-running play in history?

The Mousetrap
Known as the “world’s longest-running play,” The Moustrap has been running since 1952 and will celebrate 70 years in London in 2022. “It feels very symbolic that The Mousetrap will be amongst the first West End show to open its doors again,” said producer Adam Spiegel in a statement.

What are the best theatre shows in London?

– Gods Own Junkyard – Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre – Haymarket Theatre Royal – Trooping the Colour

What shows are playing in London?

The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre See spectacular sets and costumes. Photo: Johan Persson.

  • The Book of Mormon at the Prince of Wales Theatre This comedy musical follows the plight of a pair of teenage Mormon missionaries sent to convert a village in
  • The Prince of Egypt at the Dominion Theatre The Prince of Egypt at the Dominion Theatre.

    • What are the best theaters in London?

    Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. We saw Othello and it was wonderful with great actors (including Mark Rylance) doing a wonderful performance.

  • School Of Rock The Musical. The lead actor (Craig Gallivan) has incredible energy,a fantastic voice and the whole show is thoroughly entertaining.
  • Kinky Boots at Adelphi Theatre
  • Royal Opera House
  • Novello Theatre

    • What to see in London Theatre?

    – View current and future plays in London. – Read the latest London theatre news. – View our New Year Sale and Kids Week for our theatre ticket promotions. – Visit our Theatre Twitter Talks page for interviews with some of London plays’ biggest stars.