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.

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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.

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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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The popular new musical The Devil Wears Prada cast has announced some updates for its West End run. The show is currently playing at the Dominion Theatre and has been a major box office success. The musical is currently booking until 3 January 2026.

The Devil Wears Prada is based on the film of the same name that starred Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. The movie was in turn based on the bestselling book by Lauren Weisberger.

The musical features an original score by the legend that is Elton John (Disney’s The Lion King). With a book by Kate Wetherhead and lyrics by Shaina Taub, the production is directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award winner Jerry Mitchell.

The Devil Wears Prada Cast

The current cast of the show will be staying on until 18 October 2025. This now officially includes the iconic Vanessa Williams (Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives) as Runway magazine editor Miranda Priestly. The role which was made famous by Meryl Streep in the movie. Also staying on is Olivier Award winner Matt Henry (Kinky Boots, The Drifters Girl) as Nigel, her trusted fashion expert; Georgie Buckland (Shrek the Musical) as newbie assistant Andy, played by Anne Hathaway in the movie; Amy Di Bartolomeo (Six The Musical) as Miranda’s chief assistant Emily, played in the film by Emily Blunt; James Darch (Mamma Mia!) as devious journalist Christian; and Debbie Kurup (The Cher Show) as Standby Miranda.

Another big casting announcement is that Jamie Bogyo (Moulin Rouge!) will be joining the show as Andy’s boyfriend Nate. He will be taking over from Rhys Whitfield (The Phantom of the Opera) who is taking a leave of absence from the show. Bogyo will be covering the role from 27 March 2025.

Furthermore completing The Devil Wears Prada cast are Maddy Ambus, Gabby Antrobus, Selena Barron, Pamela Blair, Robertina Bonano, Josh Damer-Jennings, Lloyd Davies, Elishia Edwards, Akeem Ellis-Hyman, Jinny Gould, Natasha Heyward, Samuel How, Luke Jackson, Emma Johnson, Debbie Kurup, Nathan Lorainey-Dineen, Liam Marcellino, Ciro Lourencio Meulens, Theo Papoui, Christopher Parkinson, Eleanor Peach, Ethan Le Phong, Jon Reynolds, Harriet Samuel-Gray, Olivia Saunders, Brandon Lee Sears, Joshua Steel, Kayleigh Thadani, Ella Valentine, and Tara Yasmin.

The Devil Wears Prada is now playing at the Dominion Theatre. Currently booking to 3 January 2026, book your tickets now!

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Mean Girls West End has just announced its closing date. The show, which is currently playing at the Savoy Theatre is set to close on 8 June 2025. This is before the musical starts its UK tour in 2026.

Mean Girls first opened in London on 5 June 2024 so will be coming up to one year when it closes.

The stage musical is based on the 2004 movie starring Lindsay Lohan that has since become a cult classic. It follows the story of Kady who moves from the African savannah to an even scarier place… high school.

The musical is also written by Tina Fey who was the original film’s screenwriter. It is directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw. Nicholaw also directed The Book of Mormon which is currently playing at the Prince of Wales Theatre. It features music by Jeff Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin.

Mean Girls West End cast

The current West End cast stars Charlie Burn (Les Misérables) as Cady Heron. The Plastics are Georgina Castle (Mamma Mia!) as Regina George, Elèna Gyasi (Six The Musical) as Gretchen Wieners, and Grace Mouat (Legally Blonde) as Karen Smith. Alongside them are Elena Skye (Kinky Boots) and Tom Xander (The Book of Mormon) star as Janis and Damian. Then Daniel Bravo (Cruel Intentions) plays love interest Aaron Samuels.

The cast also includes Lucca Chadwick-Patel as Kevin Ganatra, captain of ‘The Mathletes’, Ako Mitchell as North Shore Principal Mr Duvall, Zoë Rainey as Ms Norbury/Mrs George/Ms Heron.

The Mean Girls West End company is completed by Tia Antoine-Charles, Georgia Arron, Liam Buckland, Shonah Buwu, Baylie Carson, Freddie Clements, Siobhan Diffin, Clíona Flynn, Fergie Fraser, Angus Good, Jenny Huxley-Golden, Holly Liburd, Corey Mitchell, Mervin Noronha, Aharon Rayner, Trézel Sergeant, Josh Singleton, Annie Southall, Lillia Squires, Tommy Wade-Smith and Holly Willock.

The musical ran for two years on Broadway from April 2018 to March 2020, just before Covid.

Mean Girls The Musical is now playing at the Savoy Theatre until 8 June 2025. Book your Mean Girls West End tickets now online via the LSBO website or at our box office in Leicester Square.

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The Wicked West End production welcomes a new cast later this month and have just released their first look photos. The long running musical is currently playing at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. The new cast joins the show from 25 March 2025.

The two new witches joining the production are Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen. Emma (Heathers The Musical) will be taking over as Elphaba. West End superstar Zizi (Mary Poppins) will be taking on the role of Glinda alongside Carl Man (&Juliet) who is returning to the show as Fiyero.

They take over from the current leads Alexia Khadime as Elphaba and Lucy St Louis as Glinda. Their last performance is 23 March 2025.

The West End cast also includes Sarah Ingram (Legally Blonde: The Musical) as Madame Morrible, Michael Matus (Singin’ in the Rain) as The Wizard, Hannah Qureshi (Hamilton) as Nessarose, David McKechnie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge) as Doctor Dillamond, Ross Carpenter (The Book of Mormon) as Boq, Laura Emmitt (Frozen) as Alternate Elphaba, and Lydia Gerrard (The Phantom of The Opera) as Standby for Glinda.

The Wicked company is completed by Iroy Abesamis, Zac Adlam, Steph Asamoah, Meg Astin, Rebecca Bowden, Shaun Chambers, Erin Gisele Chapman, Grace Durkin, Onyemachi Ejimofor, Aaron Elijah, Aimee Hodnett, Nat Ingham, Holly Lawrence, Jemima Loddy, Josh Lovell, Rory Maguire, PaddyJoe Martin, JoJo Meredith, Ayden Morgan, Rina Punwani, Abbie Quinnen, Jemma Revell, Jeanie Ryan, Charlotte Anne Steen, Chris Tarsey, Hannah Taylor, James Titchener and Jacob Young.

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Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, the music and lyrics are written by Stephen Schwartz and a movie adaptation of the musical was released at the end of last year. The film stars Cynthio Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. The movie version is split into two parts with Part 2 coming out in November 2025.

Wicked has been playing in London since 2006 and is officially the 10th longest-running show in West End history. It celebrated its 7000th performance in London on 15 November 2024.

Wicked is currently booking until 4 January 2026. Book your Wicked tickets now to see the show at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

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The West End production of Hamilton is currently playing at the Victoria Palace Theatre. The show has just announced that it will be extending once again. This time all the way into next year!

The musical tells the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. It follows the immigrant as he becomes George Washington’s right hand man during the revolutionary war and helped shape America as we know it today.

With a book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton is a groundbreakingly unique musical. The musical score is a blend of hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway.

The Hamilton West End cast currently stars Alex Sawyer as Alexander Hamilton, alongside Jay Perry as Aaron Burr. It also features Nathania Ong as Eliza Hamilton, Emily-Mae as Angelica Schuyler, and Simbi Akande as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds. Furthermore it includes Thomas Vernal as George Washington, Lemuel Knights as Marquis De Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Jordan Castle as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, Jordan Benjamin as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton and Joel Montague as King George III. At certain performances, the role of Alexander Hamilton is played by Adam J Bernard.

The company is completed by Gabriela Acosta, Richard Appiah-Sarpong, Elizabeth Armstrong, Turrell Barrett-Wallace, Alishia-Marie Blake, Roxanne Couch, Nicola Espallardo, Remi Ferdinand, Manaia Glassey-Ohlson, Jack Harrison-Cooper, Amie Hibbert, Sam Holden, Barney Hudson, Nicolais-Andre Kerry, Christian Knight, Ella Kora, Aaron Lee Lambert, Jairus McClanahan, Stacey McGuire, Kerri Norville, Jamai Robinson, Samuel Sarpong-Broni, Hassun Sharif and Paulo Teixeira.

Hamilton is now booking until 28 March 2026. Book your Hamilton tickets now online via the LSBO website or at our box office in Leicester Square. Now playing at the Victoria Palace Theatre. Book tickets now.

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Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) has just been announced as the lead in the West Ends’s upcoming production of Evita. Directed by Jamie Lloyd, the show will open at the London Palladium this summer. Rachel will play Eva Perón in the musical and it will mark her West End debut.

When asked about the casting both Zegler and director Jamie Lloyd have made statements.

Rachel Zegler said in a statement: “Evita has been such an important musical to me since I was a little girl, when my dad and I would sing “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” together on my back patio. The opportunity to bring Jamie Lloyd’s singular, visionary ideas to life onstage is an honour unlike any other. The stage has always felt like home to me, and I can’t wait to make my West End debut in such great company.”

Jamie Lloyd said: “I am so excited to be collaborating with the brilliant Rachel Zegler on Evita. She is a phenomenal talent, and I am delighted she will be making her West End debut as the iconic Eva Perón.”

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Rachel has most recently starred in the Broadway production of Romeo & Juliet at Circle in the Square in New York. Her film credits include The Hunger Games: The Ballad of the Songbirds and Snakes. Also most recently the live-action remake of Snow White, in which she played the title role. She also won a Golden Globe for her performance as Maria in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story.

She is set to star in the upcoming West End animated film Spellbound. The move features music and lyrics by Alan Menken (Disney’s Hercules) and Glenn Slater (Clueless The Musical).

Jamie Lloyd’s most recent productions include Sunset Boulevard starring Nicole Scherzinger. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical played at the Savoy Theatre last year and is now running on Broadway. He has also just directed a Shakespeare season at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The Tempest with Sigourney Weaver closed earlier on this year and was replaced by his production of Much Ado About Nothing. Much Ado is currently playing at Drury Lane, starring Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell

Evita will run at the London Palladium from 14 June to 6 September 2025.

The National Theatre’s production of Beth Steel’s play Till the Stars Come Down is coming to the West End. The new play will run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket later this year.

The show ran at the National Theatre last year and received a huge mount of favourable reviews from the critics. The previous production was at the National’s Dorfman Theatre, which is in the round. The next run at the Haymarket will be similarly staged with on-stage seating available.

The original cast at the National included Lorraine Ashbourne, Lucy Black, Lisa McGrillis, Sinéad Matthews, Derek Riddell, Ruby Stokes, Alan Williams, Philip Whitchurch, and Marc Wootton, with the children including Maggie Livermore, Cadence Williams and Bodhi Rae Breathnach.

Casting for the West End production is yet to be announced. Keep an eye out for further announcements.

Written by Beth Steel and directed by Bijan Sheibani, Till the Stars Come Down will run in the West End from 1 July to 27 September 2025.

Currently playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket is The Score starring Brian Cox, which is playing until 26 April 2025. This is then followed by The Deep Blue Sea starring Tamsin Greig which runs from 7 May to 21 June 2025.

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Disney’s The Lion King has just hit another huge milestone in London. From today, 8 March 2025, the musical is now the sixth longest-running show in West End history. It has overtaken Blood Brothers for the spot and is now the fourth longest running musical.

The production is currently playing at the Lyceum Theatre and since it opoened in 1999 has wowed audiences night after night. The show recently celebrated its 10,000th performance on 25 February 2025.

Currently in the top spot as the West End’s longest running show is The Mousetrap at the St Martins Theatre, which has been running for over 70 years. Followed by Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre which has been playing in London since 1985. Then in the third spot is is The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre. Coming in at number 4 is The Woman in Black, which played in London for nearly 35 years, before closing in 2023. Mamma Mia! at the Novello Theatre is number 5, now followed by The Lion King in sixth place.

Disney’s The Lion King has won over 70 major awards and has been seen by 110 million people worldwide. It follows the story of the young lion cub Simba on his journey to becoming king of the Prideland. A visual explosion of puppetry and vibrate costumes, the musical is not to be missed.

The musical features a beautiful score with songs from the original animated movie. With music and lyrics by Elton John, Tim Rice and Lebo M. The soundtrack includes classics such as ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’, ‘Hakuna Matata’ and ‘Circle of Life’.

The Lion King is now playing at the Lyceum Theatre, London. Booking until 26 October 2025, The Lion King tickets are available now.

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The Menier Chocolate Factory’s revival of The Producers has just announced a West End transfer. The musical will open at London’s Garrick Theatre later on this year.

Directed by Tony award winner Patrick Marber, the production ended its sold-out tun on 1 March 2025. It received outstanding reviews from both audiences and critics alike.

The Producers tells the story of two producers attempting to win big by staging the worst musical they could imagine – only for it to turn into an unexpected hit.

The West End cast will include Andy Nyman (Hello, Dolly!) and Marc Antolin (I Wish You Well) as Bialystock and Bloom. Alongside them will be Joanna Woodward (The Time Traveller’s Wife) as Ulla, with Trevor Ashley (Les Misérables) as Roger de Bris. Furthermore the cast will include Harry Morrison (Come From Away) as Franz Liebkind, and Raj Ghatak (Life of Pi) as Carmen Ghia. Further casting for the West End transfer will be announced at a later date.

The Producers will run at the Garrick Theatre from 30 August 2025 and is booking until 21 February 2026.

Keep an eye out for further announcements.

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Much Ado About Nothing starring Hayley Atwell and Tom Hiddleston is currently playing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Jamie Lloyd’s brand new production of the Shakespeare classic opened earlier this month and is receiving rave reviews.

The highly anticipated revival is getting an abundance of 5 star reviews from critics and audiences alike. The funny and clever play is a battle of wits. It is running for a strictly limited 8-week season in London.

It is directed by Olivier Award winner Jamie Lloyd (Sunset Boulevard, Romeo & Juliet and most recently The Tempest also at Drury Lane). Much Ado About Nothing stars Marvel stars Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell as Benedict and Beatrice.

Alongside them the cast also includes Mara Huf as Hero, Forbes Masson as Leonato, Phillip Olagoke as Friar Francis, Mason Alexander Park as Margaret, James Phoon as Claudio, Tim Steed as Don John, Mika Onyx Johnson as Borachio, and Gerald Kyd as Don Pedro.

Much Ado About Nothing is now playing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane until 5 April 2025.

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