= 19. Kinky Boots
Touring once again in 2025, the show’s central performances, particularly in Lola’s show-stopping numbers (performed by Strictly's Johannes!), reminded audiences why Kinky Boots remains such a beloved hit. Heading to the West End in 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Wdc0iTfbSk
=19. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Passenger's spellbinding musical remained a Matinee favourite throughout the summer of 2025 and we cannot wait for the 2026 West End transfer!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VNkl3nYMr8
18. Frozen
As the West End Production concluded, audiences said goodbye to a visually stunning production led by powerhouse vocalists in the roles of Elsa and Anna.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG71bWdRd0E
17. The Great Gatsby
A transatlantic hit, Gatsby’s lush production values and glamorous leads helped cement its place as one of the year’s most talked-about musicals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nNL8v2lr3E&list=RD7nNL8v2lr3E&start_radio=1
=16. Hercules
Big voices, bold comedy and crowd-pleasing choreography made this Disney stage adaptation in the West End a hit with families and musical theatre fans alike.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTPcqfVk-do&list=RDWTPcqfVk-do&start_radio=1
=16. Calamity Jane
Carrie Hope Fletcher shone in this five star revival which toured the UK.
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI_LdOEqv2Q&list=RDNI_LdOEqv2Q&start_radio=1[/embed]
15. Starlight Express
This revival continues to bring fresh energy to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s roller-skating spectacle, with audiences thrilled by the sheer physicality of the cast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG91uquhoxE
14. Six
Still dominating theatres worldwide, Six continued to showcase its rotating casts of powerhouse performers, each bringing their own flavour to the six queens.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egqqtAo8WSI&list=RDegqqtAo8WSI&start_radio=1
13. The Phantom of the Opera
2025 saw this show evolve on Broadway with Masquerade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRxSw0mEBg0
12. Hadestown
With its West End cast winning critical acclaim, Hadestown is driven by spellbinding performances and a haunting score.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdCcFMubv98&list=RDCdCcFMubv98&start_radio=1
11. Hell’s Kitchen
Alicia Keys’ semi-autobiographical musical rocked Broadway, with its young cast praised for their raw vocals and emotional authenticity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_YM4OBRKfQ&list=RDh_YM4OBRKfQ&start_radio=1
