With 2022 hurtling to an end, here’s our annual run-down of the best-selling musicals on WestendTheatre.com in 2022.
Ranked by number of tickets sold, the list kicks off with Wicked at the Apollo Victoria which takes the top-selling spot for this year, closely followed by other musical big-hitters & Juliet at the Shaftesbury Theatre, Disney’s The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre and Frozen at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and The Book of Mormon at the Prince of Wales Theatre.
Three of those Top 5 have amassed 38 years of performances in London between them, which is quite something.
Wicked
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre
Book Wicked tickets to see the spellbinding West End musical at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, now celebrating 20 years.
& Juliet
& Juliet
The award-winning pop musical & Juliet completed its UK & Ireland tour on 28 June 2025 after a hugely successful run across the country.
The Lion King
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre
Book The Lion King tickets to see Disney’s award-winning West End musical at the Lyceum Theatre in London.
Frozen The Musical
Frozen The Musical
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Frozen The Musical, Disney's spectacular musicalTheatre Royal Drury Lane.
The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon
Prince of Wales Theatre
The Book of Mormon - the funniest musical of all time, from the creators of South Park - continues its irreverent and hilarious mission in the West End.
Grease
Grease
The smash-hit musical - Grease is the one that you want! - Touring the UK & Ireland in 2027
Back to the Future
Back to the Future
Adelphi Theatre
Back to the Future: The Musical completed its West End run at the Adelphi Theatre in London on 12 April 2026.
Les Misérables
Les Misérables
Sondheim Theatre
Book tickets now for Les Misérables, the world’s longest-running musical in the West End.
Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins
The multi-award-winning musical Mary Poppins toured the UK and Ireland, bringing the magical story of Cherry Tree Lane to theatres across the country.
Come From Away
Come From Away
The critically acclaimed feel-good musical Come From Away is now playing at the Phoenix Theatre.
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