A stroll along Londons West End will make you feel as if you are a part of the rich tradition of performing arts. The theatres here are not mere stages where musicals are being performed. They are also places where artistic history continuously unfolds.
London musicals transcend time, age and distance. These shows have high marketability both for the young and the old, regardless if their story is about a quartet from America or a masked musical genius from the early 20th century. It is probably because these musicals have mastered the formula for success. Simply cast well-known theatre performers, create an elaborate stage set, incorporate some of the most beautiful songs into the musical and consistently perform on a high level and the show will most certainly be an instant hit. This marketability is also one of the main reasons why London musicals tickets have been in-demand for decades.
People would love to go to a Jersey Boys theatre not just to know how the original members of The Four Seasons became famous but also to see how their well-loved songs become an integral part of the act. Who would ever forget the ubiquitous song Cant Take My Eyes off You? The younger generation has mostly heard the revivals of this song. Although not performed by the band members themselves, at least the audience can get to hear the original rendition of this very popular ditty. The actors who performed the songs convincingly portray the characters so well that you almost feel it is The Four Seasons that is really performing.
The Jersey Boys musical is a rags to riches play which shows how the four working class boys from Newark became an international sensation overnight. Audience members who have grown old with this band would also hear some of the quartets classic hits. These include Sherry, Big Girls Dont Cry, Walk Like a Man, Working My Way Back to You and Bye Bye Baby. Its unforgettable story and equally unforgettable songs made Jersey Boys a smash theatrical sensation not only on Broadway but also in West End.
Of course, there is only one theatre play in London that combines opera and musical into one extravagant show and that is The Phantom of the Opera London, which premiered in 1986. Andrew Lloyd Webber could not have picked a better novel to base his musical than the Le Fantôme de lOpéra of Gaston Leroux. But what sets this musical apart from the rest is the uncanny musical prowess of Lloyd Webber, who composed the timeless tunes of the famed musical. Coupled with lyrics by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe, the story of the beautiful soprano named Christine Daaé and the masked musical genius who is obsessed with her instantly became a cult favorite among theatre enthusiasts. The 2004 movie version of the musical starring Emmy Rossum and Gerard Butler simply could not match the intensity of a live performance.
The audience cant help but sing, albeit silently, to Thats All I Ask of You, Music of the Night, and Think of Me every time the actors perform the part. The Phantom of the Opera was well received in West End that when it premiered on Broadway in 1988, Steve Barton, Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford reprised their roles as Raoul, Christine and the Phantom. Soon, other productions in different countries were staged.
The musical has won numerous awards, including the 1986 Olivier Award and the 1988 Tony Award for Best Musical. To date, The Phantom of the Opera is the second longest running musical on West End after Les Miserables. On Broadway, it has surpassed Cats as the longest running musical. It is considered as the highest-grossing entertainment event of all time, and that is largely in part of Lloyd Webbers wonderful compositions.
It is often said that great musicals should be seen at least once in your lifetime. The Jersey Boys theatre and the Phantom of the Opera London are just two of the reasons why people buy London musicals tickets. Of course there are other equally great musicals to choose from. Explore the many theatres in West End to see if you have missed the premiere of a new show or if there is a rerun of a classic musical.
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Leah Williams writes articles for London Tickets, an easy to use retailer of london musicals tickets for advance, last minute and current performances. Tickets are available for performances of all genres throughout modern and past theatre shows, from more modern but classic American musicals such as jersey boys theatre to some of Britain's greatest and most memorable plays like the phantom of the opera london. For added reassurance, London Tickets also have directions to venues.
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