First opening in 1988, Blood Brothers ran for 24 years, earning the honor as the 3rd longest running work of musical theatre in the West End District of London.
Blood Brothers is the story of Mickey and Edward, two twin brothers who are separated at birth and raised in different homes. Eventually they become best friends of the closest kind, "blood brothers". However, the fact that they are related is concealed by their mothers who strive to keep them apart for superstitious beliefs.
Their lives continue to intertwine, although the deep divisions between the privileged life of Edward and Mickey's poverty-stricken existence are apparent. As adults, they are caught up in a love triangle with Mickey's childhood sweetheart Linda. This story is told with great humor as the kids grow up and delivers a powerful message with the help of a wonderful soft-rock score.
| 1983 | West End |
Original London Production West End |
| 1988 | Regional (US) |
US Premiere Regional (US) |
| 1988 | West End |
London Revival West End |
| 1991 | West End |
London Revival West End |
| 1993 | Broadway |
Broadway Production Broadway |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Olivier Awards | Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical | Con O'Neill |
| 1983 | Olivier Awards | Actor of the Year in a Musical | George Costigan |
| 1983 | Olivier Awards | Musical of the Year | Willy Russell |
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