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West End and Broadway
May 26 2009This time a couple of years ago, I hadn’t seen a single West End musical, let alone dream of seeing a Broadway musical. Now, however, I’ve seen (or am about to see) this fairly long list:
- Avenue Q – Noel Coward Theatre, London (A birthday present from Annie)
- Blood Brothers – Phoenix Theatre, London (Going to see on the 16th June this year, a spontaneous purchase)
- Chicago – Cambridge Theatre, London (Hannah’s 21st birthday, going to see on the 5th June this year)
- Les Miserables – Queen’s Theatre, London (Another spontaneous purchase)
- The Lion King – Lyceum Theatre, London and Minskoff Theatre, New York (Saw while on holiday in New York with Annie)
- The Phantom of the Opera – Her Majesty’s Theatre, London (Trip out with my family)
A fairly impressive list, I think you’ll agree. And I couldn’t possibly label one as the best, although Avenue Q was certainly the funniest.
If you’ve seen any of these shows, what did you think of them? Or if you’ve seen one I haven’t (which there are plenty of…), then what was your opinion of those?
Dan
For me the pick of the bunch has to be Les Mis although sadly I’m yet to see it at the West End.
We Will Rock You is well worth seeing, especially at the West End as the stage is quite incredible. Pretty clever story and of course the music is pretty good ;)
Sarah
Les Mis is the only one I’ve seen live, but I’d love to see Phantom as well. My brother said he liked Avenue Q and he doesn’t really like musicals!
I agree with Dan, We Will Rock You is definitely worth seeing :P