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We’ve compiled a list of the West End Musicals nominated for an Olivier this year that you can still book to see. The 2025 Olivier Awards are less than a month away taking place on 6th April at the Royal Albert Hall. This theatrical night of the year will be hosted by vocal powerhouses, Beverley Knight (Sister Act, The Bodyguard) and Billy Porter (Cabaret, Kinky Boots). Many of the London shows with Olivier nominations this year are still showing in the West End. Which Nominated Musicals can you catch before the awards are announced we hear you ask? Here’s the run down of the following new musicals with the most nominations that you can still buy tickets for before the big day. Whether lighting design is your thing, jaw dropping choreography or mind blowing performances, we’ve got you covered.
The rundown on Olivier nominated West End Musicals you can still book to see
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – Total Olivier Nominations 4
The Ambassadors Theatre, booking in the West End until 30th August 2025
Coming in at joint first is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. The show has been blowing audiences away since its West End opening at the Ambassadors Theatre in October 2024 following a limited run at the Southwark Playhouse. Furthermore, it has recently been extended to August 2025. This innovative new musical has been adapted from the book by F.Scott Fitzgerald. The Authors more famous novel The Great Gatsby is also opening as a musical later this year at Londons Coliseum with a very exciting cast. It’s up for some real big hitters of awards including Outstanding Musical Contribution.
The show is set in Cornwall at the end of World War II. The story follows a man who ages backwards and utilisizes an ensemble of actor musicians. Lead actress Clare Foster has been nominated for Best Actress in a Musical together with John Dagleish for Best Actor in a Musical. Its last nomination is a big one: Best New Musical
Oliver! – Total Olivier Nominations 4
The Gielgud Theatre, booking in the West End until 29th March 2026
With the joint most amount of nominations is Oliver! This is one of the most popular, classic West End Musicals of all time. Written by Lionel Bart in 1960, this production is up for Best Musical Revival alongside Best Lighting Design by Paule Constable & Ben Jacobs. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, Oliver! follows the story of a sweet orphaned victorian child on his journey of survival in East London.
Featuring crowd pleasers such as Consider Yourself and Oom Pah Pah, the choreography guarantees an evening of a good ol’ cockney knees up! The choreography has pleased critics and audience members alike earning it a nomination for Best Theatre Choreographer. Matthew Bourne is a renowned choreographer and a born eastender himself. He is currently tied with Dame Judi Dench (actress) and William Dudley (designer) for the most Olivier Award wins. Could this year make him take the lead? Also hoping for a win is Simon Lipkin who plays Fagin and is nominated for Best Actor in a Musical.
Get your cheap theatre tickets for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Olivier! and other West End Musicals here.
Starlight Express – Total Olivier Nominations 3
The Troubadour Theatre, Wembley Park, currently booking in the West End until 1st March 2026
Andrew Llyod Webbers unique show Starlight Express is certainly eye catching. With it’s vibrant colours and purpose built stage it facilitates this musical on skates. These vibrant visual designs have earned it two Olivier nominations for this year within the design categories. Nominated for Best Costume Design by Gabriella Slade and Best Lighting Design by Howard Hudson.
Although the show has been running non stop since it opened in Germany in 1988, this revival marks its full time return to London since it closed its doors over 20 years ago. Audiences are loving having Starlight Express back full time. It follows the story of a childrens toy set which comes back to life and has been nominated for Best Musical Revival.
MJ The Musical – Total Olivier Nominations 3
The Prince Edward Theatre, currently booking in the West End until 13th September 2025
MJ The Musical is one of our best selling West End Musicals here at Leicester Square Box Office. The show opened in the West End in March 2024 and is proving to be a hit. This jukebox musical features an array of Michael Jacksons greatest hits. Alongside this, it tells his life story, particularly as he prepares for his Dangerous World Tour.
Following its opening on Broadway in 2022, the show was the recipient of four Tony Awards. This included a win for Christopher Wheeldon for Best Choreography and Myles Frost for Best Actor in a musical. Coincidentallty, both are up for the same awards in the same categories at this years Olivier Awards! Christopher Wheeldon and Myles Frost who originated the role of Michael Jackson both relocated from America to open this production. Not only that, but its third Olivier Awards nomination is for the Best New Musical.
Titanique – Total Olivier Nominations 3
The Criterion Theatre, currently booking in the West End until 8th June 2025
This laugh out loud West End Musical is a parody of the 90s film Titanic. Similiarly to MJ, it is a jukebox musical and features songs by Celine Dion. Titanique has nabbed itself three Olivier Award Nominations including Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play. Celine Dion tells the audience what really happened that night of the Titanic sinking. Celine is played by Lauren Drew who is nominated for Best Actress in a Musical for this role.
Its third Olivier nomination goes to West End superstar Layton Williams who steals the show as… the iceberg! Williams started out on stage at age twelve as the title role in Billy Elliot and is most known for his role in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. Although he’s no stranger to Londons West End, nor our television screens, this is Williams first Olivier Nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical.
Ready to see one of these top West End Musicals? Secure your MJ, Titanique or Starlight Express tickets today.
Mean Girls – Total Olivier Nominations 1
The Savoy Theatre, currently booking in the West End until 8th June 2025
Based on Tina Feys 2004 movie, Mean Girls starred Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams. After being adapted into a Musical on Broadway in 2018, it made its long awaited transfer to the West End last year. Following its stellar run on Broadway, it recieved an impressive twelve Tony Award Nominations that year.
The show starts with characters Janis Ian and Damian Hubbard retelling ‘a cautionary tale’ about their friend Cady Heron who joined their high school and their plot bring down the plastics led by Regina George. In fact, the show secured three Whats on Stage Awards Nominations this year including a huge win of Best New Musical. However it’s only managed to secure one nomination for this years Oliviers which goes to the fabulous Tom Xander for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical who plays Damian.
The Devil Wears Prada – Total Olivier Nominations 1
The Dominion Theatre, currently booking in the West End until 3rd January 2026
One of the newest West End Musicals nominated is The Devil Wears Prada. Another highly anticipated movie musical adaptation which has one Olivier Award nomination under its belt. The Devil Wears Prada is centered around Andy, an up and coming journalist who secures a job in the cut throat New York fashion industry. She is hired as a junior assistant to the devilish editor in chief, Miranda Priestly played by grammy award winner, Vanessa Williams.
This is another popular show with us here at Leicester Square Box Office which sells out most weekends and has new music written by national treasure, Elton John. The Nomination for The Devil Wears Prada goes to Amy Di Bartolomeo for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical in her role of Emily, Amandas hard working yet downtrodden senior assistant.
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