The Lion King UK and Ireland Tour announces new cast
The Lion King UK and Ireland Tour has announced new casting with Kyle Richardson taking on the role of Simba. Book The Lion King UK Tour tickets now.
Long-running Musicals in London’s West End
Many of the world’s longest-running musicals can be found or originated in London’s West End.
THE WEST END’S LONGEST RUNNING MUSICALS
1. Les Miserables – Opened 8 October 1985
2. The Phantom Of The Opera – Opened 9 October 1986
3. Blood Brothers – Opened 28 July 1988/ Closed 10 November 2012
4. Mamma Mia! – Opened 6 April 1999
5. Cats – Opened 11 May 1981/ Closed 11 May 2002
6. The Lion King – Opened 19 October 1999
7. Starlight Express – Opened 27 March 1984/ Closed 12 January 2002
8. Wicked – Opened 27 September 2006
9. Chicago (Revival) – Opened 18 October 1997/ Closed 1 September 2012
10. Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story – Opened 12 October 1989/ Closed 3 March 2002
Matilda the Musical, and The Book of Mormon are other current long-running musicals still playing in the West End.
Other historical long-runners include We Will Rock You (2002 – 2014), Thriller-Live (2009-2020), Billy Elliot the Musical (2005 – 2016), Miss Saigon (1989-1999), Jersey Boys (2008-2017), Jesus Christ Superstar (1972-1980), Me and My Girl (1985-1993), and Evita (1978-1986).
LONG RUNNING MUSICALS IN THE WEST END NEWS
Wicked the musical London announce 2023 cast
Wicked the musical London have announced their 2023 cast which will see Alexia Khadime return as Elphaba and Lucy St. Louis star as Glinda.
Les Miserables London announces new cast from 27 September 2022
The world’s longest-running musical Les Miserables has announced new casting for the company at the Sondheim Theatre London from 27 September 2022.
The Phantom Of The Opera London announces new casting
The Phantom Of The Opera London has announced new casting with extended bookings until 17 Dec 2022. Book The Phantom Of The Opera tickets.
Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre London – New Trailer released
Les Miserables has released a new trailer for the World’s Longest Running musical at the Sondheim Theatre London. Book tickets now.
Wicked the musical London extends bookings into 2023
Wicked the musical London has extended its booking period with tickets now on sale until 28 May 2023. Book Now!
Mamma Mia the musical celebrates 23rd birthday in London
The global phenomenon that is Mamma Mia the musical celebrated its 23rd birthday in London this week. Book now for Mamma Mia the musical.
Mamma Mia! West End celebrates 9000 performances
Mamma Mia! West End celebrates 9000 performances today. The musical based on the music of ABBA continues to play at the Novello Theatre.
