Musicals coming to the West End in 2024
Here’s a full list of musicals coming to the West End and London over the next year.
From Broadway transfers to brand new revivals, world premieres to returning favourites, there’s a whole host of must-see shows in 2024.
Mean Girls The Musical
From 5 June 2024 to 27 October 2024 at the Savoy Theatre
Meet The Plastics - Regina, Gretchen and Karen. They rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Home-schooled Cady Heron may think she knows a thing or two about survival of the fittest thanks to her zoologist parents, but high school is a whole new level of savage. When Cady devises a plan to end Regina's reign, she learns the hard way that you can't cross a queen bee without getting stung.
Hello, Dolly!
From 6 July 2024 to 14 September 2024 at the London Palladium
Meddlesome socialite turned matchmaker Dolly Levi travels to Yonkers, New York to find a match for the miserly, unmarried ‘half-a-millionaire’ Horace Vandergelder, but everything changes when she decides that the next match she needs to make is for herself.
Devil Wears Prada Musical
From 24 October 2024 to 31 May 2025 at the Dominion Theatre
Fresh out of college, aspiring journalist Andy scores a job at the prestigious Runway magazine working for fashion's most powerful and terrifying icon — editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly.
Cruel Intentions musical
Currently booking to 19 May 2024 at the The Other Palace
Based on the 1999 film starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, and Selma Blair, the Cruel Intentions musical tells the story of two diabolical step-siblings who target an innocent girl.
Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder!
From 25 May 2024 to 14 September 2024 at the Ambassadors Theatre
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Award-winning smash-hit murder mystery musical Kathy and Stella Solve A Murder! is coming to the West End!
Romeo & Juliet
Currently booking to 3 August 2024 at the Duke of York's Theatre
Tom Holland stars in Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet in London’s West End.
Kiss Me Kate
From 4 June 2024 to 14 September 2024 at the Barbican
Adrian Dunbar and Stephanie J. Block star in a brand new revival of Kiss Me Kate in London from the producer of hit musical Anything Goes.
Hadestown
Currently booking to 22 December 2024 at the Lyric Theatre
Hadestown intertwines two mythic tales, that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone, as it invites you on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back
The Hills of California
Currently booking to 15 June 2024 at the Harold Pinter Theatre
A new play by Jez Butterworth. Blackpool, 1976. The driest summer in 200 years. The beaches are packed. The hotels are heaving. In the sweltering backstreets, far from the choc ices and donkey rides, the Webb Sisters are returning to their mother's run-down guest house, as she lies dying upstairs.
Shrek The Musical
From 19 July 2024 to 31 August 2024 at the Eventim Apollo
Next summer you don't have to go Far Far Away to find an unforgettable experience. Join Shrek and his loveable side-kick Donkey at the iconic Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith as they embark on an action-packed adventure to rescue the beautiful, but cursed, Princess Fiona from a castle protected by a fearsome fire-breathing dragon.
MJ The Musical
Currently booking to 7 December 2024 at the Prince Edward Theatre
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry is heading to the West End in the multiple Tony Award-winning musical MJ.
Sister Act
Currently booking to 31 August 2024 at the Dominion Theatre
Starring Beverley Knight and Alexandra Burke across the run, hilarious comedy musical Sister Act tells the story of a singer who is forced to join a convent after being placed in a witness protection program.
Why Am I So Single?
From 27 August 2024 to 13 February 2025 at the Garrick Theatre
From the writers of SIX, Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, comes Why Am I So Single? - a Big Fancy Musical where two friends' lonely little lives are transformed into an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza about love, dating, friendship, and... bees
Dr Strangelove
From 8 October 2024 to 21 December 2024 at the Noel Coward Theatre
Dr Strangelove, fully titled Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, is an apocalyptical dark comedy released in the 1960s about a United States Air Force general who orders a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union and the attempts to stop a nuclear winter.
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Currently booking to 31 August 2024 at the Criterion
Hit musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) has arrived in the West End, starring Sam Tutty and Dujonna Gift.
FANGIRLS
From 13 July 2024 to 24 August 2024 at the Lyric Hammersmith
Created by Yve Blake, this new musical explores the world of teenage fandom, focusing on a group of passionate fans of a fictional boy band called True Connection.
The Rocky Horror Show
From 6 September 2024 to 20 September 2024 at the Dominion Theatre
Jason Donovan has exchanged his technicolour dreamcoat for a more comfortable outfit as he steps into the iconic role of Dr Frank'n'Furter in Richard O'Brien's legendary rock 'n' roll musical
Something Rotten! In Concert
From 5 August 2024 to 6 August 2024 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Making its UK premiere, the hit Broadway musical comedy Something Rotten! plays Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Monday 5 August and Tuesday 6 August.
Babies
From 31 May 2024 to 14 July 2024 at the The Other Palace
Babies is the hit new musical with an infectious pop-rock score that follows nine classmates as they take on their most important school project yet: keeping a fake baby alive for an entire week
Lucie Jones in Concert
On 12 May 2024 at the Cadogan Hall
West End star Lucie Jones is to perform a solo concert at Cadogan Hall.
The Secret Garden
From 15 June 2024 to 20 July 2024 at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved and radical story about the magic of nature and the nature of magic is adapted in a new version by Holly Robinson (soft animals, Soho Theatre) and Anna Himali Howard (Graceland, Royal Court; Orpheus, Opera North).
Carousel in Concert
On 13 July 2024 at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel is coming to the Royal Festival Hall for a one-night-only concert this July with an all star cast
Your Lie in April
From 28 June 2024 to 21 September 2024 at the The Harold Pinter Theatre
Manga musical Your Lie in April comes to the West End for a limited 12-week-season – grab your tickets now!
Priscilla the Party!
Currently booking to 26 May 2024 at the HERE at Outernet
Priscilla the Party! revisits the uplifting journey of three friends aboard a bus, seeking love and friendship, and discovering much more. Celebrating 30 years since the film Priscilla Queen of the Desert and nearly 18 years since its stage adaptation in London, this production promises to be a grand evolution of its legacy.
Slave Play
From 29 June 2024 to 21 September 2024 at the Noël Coward Theatre
The most Tony-nominated play of all time comes to London as Jeremy O. Harris’ Slave Play opens at the Noel Coward Theatre this summer.
Opening Night
Currently booking to 18 May 2024 at the Gielgud Theatre
The incomparable Sheridan Smith returns to the stage in the world premiere of Opening Night, a new musical featuring music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation, alongside book and direction by Tony and Olivier award-winner Ivo van Hove.
Standing at the Sky's Edge
Currently booking to 3 August 2024 at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
A love letter to Sheffield and ode to the iconic Park Hill Estate, Standing at the Sky's Edge charts the hopes and dreams of three generations over the course of six tumultuous decades.
The Enormous Crocodile
From 17 May 2024 to 8 June 2024 at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
A new musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile runs at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre for its 2024 summer season.
Next to Normal
From 8 June 2024 to 21 September 2024 at the Wyndham's Theatre
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Next To Normal is officially heading to the West End fresh from its recent West End premiere.
A Chorus Line
From 31 July 2024 to 25 August 2024 at the Sadler's Wells
A Chorus Line tickets are on sale now for the show in London’s West End.
Robin Hood Palladium Panto
From 7 December 2024 to 12 January 2025 at the London Palladium
Join the festive frenzy as Palladium Pantomime launches its 9th splendid season with an all-new production of Robin Hood!
Benjamin Button
From 10 October 2024 to 15 February 2025 at the Ambassadors Theatre
An electrifying journey through the timeless tale of a love that defies all odds, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is an enchantingly beautiful and truly unordinary musical that reminds us to make every second count.
Heathers The Musical
From 22 May 2024 to 6 July 2024 at the @sohoplace
Hit musical Heathers will be back in the West End for only six weeks only this summer at London's @sohoplace
Six The Musical Sing Along
From 12 May 2024 to 4 May 2025 at the Vaudeville Theatre
Sing-along special shows! Six The Musical is the hit show that turns Tudor queens into pop princesses as 500 years of historical heartbreak becomes an hour of 21st century sass.
The Wizard Of Oz
From 15 August 2024 to 8 September 2024 at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
After a spectacular season at The London Palladium and an unprecedented UK & Ireland tour, The Wizard of Oz makes its grand return to the West End for an exclusive four-week run this August.
Twelfth Night
Currently booking to 8 June 2024 at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Twelfth Night or What You Will by William Shakespeare runs at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre for its 2024 summer season.
Ushers: The Front of House Musical
Currently booking to 19 May 2024 at the The Other Palace
Set in a West End theatre, Ushers: The Front of House Musical takes us through a day in the life of the theatre's most enthusiastic crew—the front of house staff.
Oedipus
From 4 October 2024 to 4 January 2025 at the Wyndham's Theatre
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville star in a new adaptation of Oedipus in the West End.
Fiddler on the Roof
From 27 July 2024 to 21 September 2024 at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
A new revival of musical Fiddler on the Roof comes to Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre for this year’s summer season.
Dick Whittington
From 22 November 2024 to 5 January 2025 at the Greenwich Theatre
An all-new, all-singing, all-dancing pantomime adventure comes to Greenwich Theatre in this Christmas, from the team behind the triple Offie Award-nominated Snow White.
Beauty and the Beast
From 2 August 2024 to 25 August 2024 at the Greenwich Theatre
Greenwich Theatre presents a summer pantomime production of Beauty and the Beast, in a new adaptation by Sidonie Welton and Brad Tutt with original music by David Haller, directed by James Haddrell.
Aladdin
From 16 November 2024 to 4 January 2025 at the Lyric Hammersmith
Your wishes have been granted, for Aladdin is the Lyric’s 2024 panto! Soar above the streets of Hammersmith with our panto heroes Aladdin and Jasmine for an adventure you won’t forget.
Fawlty Towers
Currently booking to 28 September 2024 at the Apollo Theatre
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers comes to the West End this year with a brand new new stage play.
Pinocchio
From 23 November 2024 to 4 January 2025 at the Theatre Royal Stratford East
Pinocchio will be the 2024 pantomime at Theatre Royal Stratford East this festive season!
A Christmas Carol
From 9 November 2024 to 4 January 2025 at the The Old Vic
A Christmas Carol fills the auditorium to the brim with mince pies, music and merriment. A unique staging immerses the audience in London's longest running adaptation of this beloved festive favourite.
Minority Report
Currently booking to 18 May 2024 at the Lyric Hammersmith
This captivating stage adaptation of Philip K Dick's seminal work confronts our notions of justice and free will, set against a high-stakes pursuit through a futuristic London.
Starlight Express
From 8 June 2024 to 16 February 2025 at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
As a child's train set magically comes to life and the engines race to become the fastest in the world, Rusty the steam train has little hope of winning until he is inspired by the legend of the 'Starlight Express'. Seen around the world by over 20 million people, Starlight Express is an electrifying experience for all ages.
Spirited Away
Currently booking to 24 August 2024 at the London Coliseum
Studio Ghibli's SPIRITED AWAY, created by legendary animator and director Hayao Miyazaki, has been re-imagined for the stage by Toho Theatrical Department and Olivier and Tony Award-winning director John Caird Les Miserables
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