It is said that each great movement has its places of pilgrimage. For Grunge it’s Seattle, for rock’n’roll it’s Graceland and for musical theater it’s both Broadway and London’s West End. Although the West End started off with only a couple of theaters, it now houses over forty theater houses and the number may be on the rise. In fact, the West End has become so popular that many people will tell you that any visit to London isn’t complete without experiencing a musical there. It’s amazing how something like theater and musical theater can feature as a town’s standard attraction, alongside sites like the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace.
When considering watching a show in Theatreland there is a lot that needs to be considered. Going there by yourself or with your family is relatively straightforward, but the more people involved the harder it gets to pick a play that everyone will enjoy. At this time, old favorites like Chicago, the Phantom of the Opera, Grease and Les Miserables are playing at theaters there, alongside new musicals like Billy Elliot, Dirty Dancing, We Will Rock You, The Lion King and Mamma Mia!. So, in the matter of musicals that people have easily heard about alone, the choices are already many. If you add to that all the upcoming and less known musicals being played there, then you’ve got yourself a list that may be too big to navigate.
The final choice will never be easy, and what people tend to do is let each individual decide. It’s relatively easy to find tickets online, especially if you book early, and so people can simply go out and enjoy whatever they like. As long as everyone gets to enjoy a musical of their choice, they will all be happy, and you can share experiences later.
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