London’s West End is one of the most famous theater areas in the world. West End is London’s version of Broadway, basically called “Theatreland”. Theatreland is made up of a high volume of first-class theaters presenting a variety of top-quality shows that visitors and locals alike can enjoy. Some of the shows have been running for years and still enjoy a full house with each performance.
The first stage show of 2017 that is definitely worth mentioning is Motown the Musical. This is presented at the Shaftesbury Theater and is guaranteed to delight all ages. Motown the Musical is an evening of fantastic music with an interesting story. Tickets start at just £22.00.
Then there’s An American in Paris and you definitely don’t want to miss this one if you’re visiting London this year. An American in Paris is a Tony Award-winning musical hit that came off Broadway after winning four Tony Awards. It performs at the Dominion Theater with tickets starting at just £18.50.
Wicked is guaranteed to be a delight for anyone looking for a fun-filled theatrical evening. This show is a multi-award winning production and the eighth longest running West End show having already completed over four thousand performances. It performs at the Apollo Victoria Theater with tickets starting at just £19.50 per person.
Then there’s Dreamgirls, which is playing at the Savoy Theatre. This production is presented thirty-five years after its original Broadway run. This is a Tony Award-winning production that will delight all audiences with tickets starting from just £20.
The Play That Goes Wrong will make you laugh out loud in 2017. The show is hysterical and entertaining. It received five stars in the Daily Mail and is about accident-prone actors who fight to the bitter end. You can laugh the night away at these unique and fun-filled productions with seats from just £22.25. Not to be missed if you want a humorous night out when in London.
Aladdin is the perfect way to spend your time in London, especially when traveling with children. It is important to note that while this show is musically fun, all children must be accompanied by adults. The show is suitable for children ages six and up and children under the age of three will not be allowed. Seat prices start at just £19.50 per person and it plays at the Prince Edward Theater in the West End.
This is just a small selection of the shows currently running at Theatreland. If you’ve been to London before then you know there are over forty theaters in the West End alone, which is a lot of productions to report on.
Depending on the hotel you have chosen, you will see that the concierge service is up to date with the latest shows and not only can they give you information, but the convergence service will reserve tickets for you, saving you time and energy. They can help you book a taxi and arrange the evening for you to enjoy a delicious meal near the theater before the show starts to ensure you have a complete cultural experience to remember for years to come.
