London Theatre based on popular songs you know and love

A guide to London Theatre shows featuring popular songs that you already know and love.

At WestEndTheatre.com we are big champions of brand new musicals: the West End is dead without new work from talented creators flowing through our theatres.

But there’s also room for shows where you already know the songs – whether it’s shows that mash up other popular musicals, shows that are based on the back catalogue of a famous music artist or band, or that reveal the true story of an artist’s life through their songs. 

& Juliet

Shaftesbury Theatre

& Juliet is the irreverent and fun-loving new West End musical playing at London's Shaftesbury Theatre

Booking to: 25 Mar 2023

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ABBA Voyage

ABBA Arena

ABBA Voyage is the extraordinary new concert at ABBA Arena in London

Booking to: 27 Nov 2023

Ain't Too Proud - The Life And Times Of The Temptations

Prince Edward Theatre

Ain't Too Proud - The Life And Times Of The Temptations comes to London

Starts: 31 Mar 2023
Booking to: 1 Oct 2023

Bat Out of Hell: The Musical

Peacock Theatre

Bat Out of Hell: The Musical returns to London in 2023 at the Peacock Theatre

Starts: 17 Feb 2023
Booking to: 1 Apr 2023

Crazy For You

Gillian Lynne Theatre

The smash-hit revival of Crazy For You comes to the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London starring Charlie Stemp

Starts: 24 Jun 2023
Booking to: 20 Jan 2024

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Jersey Boys

Trafalgar Theatre

Smash hit musical Jersey Boys now booking at London's Trafalgar Theatre

Booking to: 1 Oct 2023

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Mamma Mia! The Party

O2 Arena

Featuring the songs of ABBA, Mamma Mia! The Party is the ultimate feel-good theatre dining experience

Booking to: 3 Sep 2023

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre

Featuring the songs of ABBA, Mamma Mia! is the ultimate feel-good show now playing at the Novello Theatre.

Booking to: 30 Sep 2023

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Piccadilly Theatre

Spectacular Spectacular. Moulin Rouge! The Musical opens at London's Piccadilly Theatre this November

Booking to: 3 Jun 2023

The Choir of Man

Arts Theatre

The wordwide smash-hit The Choir of Man combines beautiful harmonies and foot-stomping singalongs

Booking to: 30 Jul 2023

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The Simon And Garfunkel Story

Lyric Theatre

The Simon And Garfunkel Story returns to London's West End in May 2023

Starts: 22 May 2023
Booking to: 22 May 2023

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

Aldwych Theatre

Tina - The Tina Turner musical now booking through 2023

Booking to: 3 Sep 2023

We Will Rock You

London Coliseum

London’s longest-running rock musical, WE WILL ROCK YOU is the smash-hit show featuring the songs of legendary band Queen

Starts: 2 Jun 2023
Booking to: 27 Aug 2023

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