I have been to see Cats and Mumma Mia and I thought they are both really good. I have seen adverts for others up at tube stations but I don't know if they are any good. Are there any places I can look for honest reviews or can anyone give me a serious pointer as to a good musical in London to see?
2006-09-22 22:40:04 · 26 answers · asked by Steven 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Last year i watched phantom of the opera at london, it was so good it made me cry, even though i already knew the story. The special effects were amazing too.
(Have seen cats too, fantastic costumes!)
2006-09-22 23:01:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wow! London has so many great musicals that it is hard to pick. I think Spamalot should be lots of fun. Chicago, Dirty Dancing, Cabaret, The Producers, Mary Poppins. A lot of good music. Check out the London website
http://www.londontheatre.co.uk/londontheatre/whatson/musicals.htm
In the index is a section called Reviews. You can see what people are saying about the scene. Have fun! Wish I were there.
2006-09-23 05:52:56 · answer #2 · answered by SympatheticEar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well definitely phantom of the opera if you haven't seen it already. here's a list of shows that i know are playing in New York, so chances are they're probably in London too. WICKED, Barnum (which i think is having a revival), A Chorus Line, Chicago, Cabaret, The Lion King (this is actually really good), Spamalot (which might only be USA), Annie Get Your Gun, and a whole bunch of other classics.
If you have time to see more than one show go to one that isn't very popular, you might end up loving it! If you only have time for one though stick with the classics...
Good luck finding a show and have fun!
2006-09-23 08:48:28 · answer #3 · answered by broadwaybound 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was in London in 1998-89 I saw some fabulous shows including Phantom..., Les Miz, Chess, Cats and Blood Brothers. Some of these are still playing. There are also some such as The Producers playing. Go to theatrecentral.com check out what they have to say. Then go to Leicester Square they have cheap tickets there .... well they used to.
2006-09-23 06:01:06 · answer #4 · answered by MattR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a look at whatsonstage.com for a complete list of what's on...it also has reviews by the general public for each show. The Phantom of the Opera is one of the most magical things to see on stage. I saw "Wicked" this week and really enjoyed it, the sets, costumes and the singing are great and it certainly makes you look at the Wizard of Oz in a new light.
2006-09-24 12:27:45 · answer #5 · answered by er9uk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gosh there is so many, and all at a good professional level. Chicago is great and The Producers is very funny but you have to go in with a open mind and just take it for entertainment.
2006-09-26 07:49:49 · answer #6 · answered by Izzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is heaps on the go just now but I would love to see any Andrew Lloyd Webber or Cameron Mackintosh.
My favourite ever is Les Mis
2006-09-23 05:43:19 · answer #7 · answered by Mas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Les Miserables!!!! All the way! It's amazing! that music, the acting! There are some bad words and innapropriate parts too so watch out for those. but otherwise, it's great!
2006-09-24 14:42:39 · answer #8 · answered by Rose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
blood brothers it is an eye weeper
Saturday night fever, I didnt know the storyline till I went to see it and when I watched the movie after I was more impressed with the theatre acting
MY FAVE THEATRE SHOW EVER:
Woman in black, ok ok its not exactly a musical but it is so scary, even if your not the type to be scared by anything it'll end you up screaming!
2006-09-23 15:25:33 · answer #9 · answered by jackyboy1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grease, Fame, We Will Rock You, anymore?
There is a new one just come out in London called "Wicked", that's supposed to be really good.
2006-09-24 14:58:57 · answer #10 · answered by Kirk_84 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋