Magic Radio’s beloved concert event returns for a landmark 10th anniversary this September, uniting performers from across the West End’s biggest hits for one unforgettable night of musical theatre. Magic Radio presenters Mel Giedroyc and Ruthie Henshall will return as hosts.
As previously announced, Magic Radio returns to Royal Albert Hall this September to celebrate the 10th anniversary of concert series Magic at the Musicals. A decade on from its debut, the much-loved concert event brings together stars from some of the biggest West End and touring productions for one night of musical theatre on one of the world’s most iconic stages.
The lineup features an eclectic mix of musicals, including classics like Oliver!, Les Misérables and Mamma Mia to newer musicals Paddington the Musical, Beetlejuice and Titanique.
The evening is hosted by Magic Radio presenters Mel Giedroyc and Ruthie Henshall, and features the Magic at the Musicals Orchestra, conducted by Jon Ranger. Leading performers from across the musical theatre world are expected to perform, offering audiences a truly celebratory event.
Photos: Magic at the Musicals 2025
The full Magic at the Musicals line up
The 10th anniversary concert will boast a spectacular lineup of musicals, including two shows also celebrating major milestones this year: Wicked and Les Misérables, who are celebrating 20 years and 40 years in the West End. Major new musical Paddington the Musical is also slated to take part.
Audiences can expect performances from:
- Moulin Rouge! The Musical: The “Spectacular, Spectacular” ten-time Tony Award winner that brings the decadence of bohemian Paris to London’s theatreland.
- Hadestown: The Tony and Grammy-winning Broadway phenomenon currently taking London by storm, with a score that blends folk and New Orleans jazz into a genre-defying retelling of an ancient myth.
- Mamma Mia!: The global smash-hit and ultimate feel-good musical, powered by the timeless hits of ABBA.
- Jersey Boys: The Tony and Olivier Award-winning true story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, told through the group’s chart-topping hits. Jersey Boys is currently on tour across the UK.
- The Lion King: Disney’s multi-award-winning masterpiece, famous for its breathtaking puppetry and Elton John’s soul-stirring score.
- Wicked: The gravity-defying West End hit musical about the land of Oz before Dorothy’s arrival is also celebrating a big milestone this year: its 20th anniversary in London.
- Paddington The Musical: The recent Olivier Award-winning sensation, now playing at the Savoy Theatre in London.
- Sinatra The Musical: The new musical made its highly anticipated West End debut this summer, charting the life and music of the legendary Frank Sinatra.
- The Choir of Man: The uplifting, pub-set celebration of music, community and camaraderie that’s become a word-of-mouth sensation.
- Oliver!: The Olivier, Tony and Oscar-winning masterpiece of the boy who dared to ask for more, set to Lionel Bart’s unforgettable score.
- Les Misérables: Cameron Mackintosh’s landmark production of Boublil and Schönberg’s epic, the world’s longest-running musical that celebrates 40 years in the West End this year.
- Miss Saigon: The epic, heart-wrenching love story set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, from the creators of Les Misérables.
- Titanique: The award-winning, riotously funny musical comedy that reimagines Titanic through the music of Céline Dion.
- Barnum The Circus Musical: The dazzling, death-defying celebration of the greatest showman of them all, P.T. Barnum, currently on tour in the UK.
- Beetlejuice: The darkly funny, high-octane Broadway sensation that brings the ghost with the most to life in the West End.
- Blood Brothers: Willy Russell’s legendary tale of twins separated at birth, a heart-breaking modern classic of British musical theatre.
- Hamilton: The revolutionary, genre-defying phenomenon that reimagines America’s founding fathers through hip-hop, jazz and R&B.
- Waitress The Musical: Marking its own 10th anniversary this year, the sweet and soulful musical about love, friendship and the perfect slice of pie.
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