There are so many incredible musicals that are being performed in the West End theatre but we look at the best ones that there have ever been!
1. Les Misérables. Literally "The Miserable Ones," based on the 1862 book by Victor Hugo, made its debut as a musical in 1980. Familiar tunes and an enchanting story draw you right into this breathtaking musical that made its London debut at the Barbican in 1985.
2. Oliver! The original production of this musical based on the classic novel by Charles Dickens made its debut in London's West End in 1960 and was revived in 2009. Featuring lyrics and music by Lionel Bart, this delightful tale of the spirited lad shilling for Fagin will have you rooting for the lovable orphan Oliver.
3. The Phantom of the Opera. How you cannot be drawn into the lure and mystique of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on the novel by Gaston Leroux. This musical got its start at Her Majesty's Theatre in London's West End in 1986. This classic story still delights and thrills.
4. A Chorus Line. Making its London debut in 1976 this tale of a director's love/hate relationship with his dancers vying for a spot in his show is still captivating today.
5. Chicago. Set in Prohibition-era Chicago, this delightful musical with lyrics by Fred Ebb and music by John Kander delights with the tale of a chorus girl named Roxie who murders her lover and gets off with the help of a sleazy lawyer. The production made its Broadway debut in 1975, followed by a West End debut in 1979.
6. The Lion King Musical. Based on the hit 1994 Disney movie, this rhythmic musical brings the story of Simba, Scar, Zazu, Rafiki and Mufasa to life with music by Hans Zimmer and Tim Rice.
7. Grease. This is one case where the musical, a staple of high school productions for years, came before the movie. Debuting at the New London Theatre in 1973, fans will cheer for Sandy and Danny and sing along with well known songs.
8. Guys and Dolls. With music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, this musical made its London debut in 1953 and draws you into a dizzying world of drunks, cops, crooks, gambling and more.
9. Annie. Based on the book by Thomas Meehan, this whimsical tale of the lovable orphan made its London debut in 1978 and is a timeless story that will warm your heart.
10. The Music Man. The music and lyrics of Meredith Willson bring this autobiographical and inspirational production to life. This Tony Award winning musical made its Broadway debut in 1957.
1. Les Misérables. Literally "The Miserable Ones," based on the 1862 book by Victor Hugo, made its debut as a musical in 1980. Familiar tunes and an enchanting story draw you right into this breathtaking musical that made its London debut at the Barbican in 1985.
2. Oliver! The original production of this musical based on the classic novel by Charles Dickens made its debut in London's West End in 1960 and was revived in 2009. Featuring lyrics and music by Lionel Bart, this delightful tale of the spirited lad shilling for Fagin will have you rooting for the lovable orphan Oliver.
3. The Phantom of the Opera. How you cannot be drawn into the lure and mystique of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on the novel by Gaston Leroux. This musical got its start at Her Majesty's Theatre in London's West End in 1986. This classic story still delights and thrills.
4. A Chorus Line. Making its London debut in 1976 this tale of a director's love/hate relationship with his dancers vying for a spot in his show is still captivating today.
5. Chicago. Set in Prohibition-era Chicago, this delightful musical with lyrics by Fred Ebb and music by John Kander delights with the tale of a chorus girl named Roxie who murders her lover and gets off with the help of a sleazy lawyer. The production made its Broadway debut in 1975, followed by a West End debut in 1979.
6. The Lion King Musical. Based on the hit 1994 Disney movie, this rhythmic musical brings the story of Simba, Scar, Zazu, Rafiki and Mufasa to life with music by Hans Zimmer and Tim Rice.
7. Grease. This is one case where the musical, a staple of high school productions for years, came before the movie. Debuting at the New London Theatre in 1973, fans will cheer for Sandy and Danny and sing along with well known songs.
8. Guys and Dolls. With music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, this musical made its London debut in 1953 and draws you into a dizzying world of drunks, cops, crooks, gambling and more.
9. Annie. Based on the book by Thomas Meehan, this whimsical tale of the lovable orphan made its London debut in 1978 and is a timeless story that will warm your heart.
10. The Music Man. The music and lyrics of Meredith Willson bring this autobiographical and inspirational production to life. This Tony Award winning musical made its Broadway debut in 1957.