(Leicester Square/Tottenham Court Road) Old Compton Street
London,
BUILT: 1930
SEATING CAPACITY: 1622
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Prince Edward Theatre History
The Prince Edward Theatre is a West End theatre on Old Compton Street, just north of Leicester Square, in the City of Westminster, London. The theatre was designed in 1930 by Edward A. Stone, with an interior designed by Marc-Henri Levy and Gaston Laverdet.
Shows at the Prince Edward Theatre
DATES PRODUCTION 5/31/2027 - Miss Saigon (2027) 12/31/2026 - Beetlejuice (2026)
Click Here to Buy Tickets6/24/2024 - 12/7/2024 MJ The Musical () 3/6/2024 - 6/21/2025 MJ The Musical (2024) 10/9/2023 - 1/13/2024 Dear England (2023) 3/31/2023 - 9/17/2023 Ain’t Too Proud (2023) 8/7/2021 - 1/8/2023 Mary Poppins (2021) 10/23/2019 - Mary Poppins (2021) 5/27/2016 - Aladdin (2016) 2/28/2008 - Jersey Boys (2008) 12/15/2004 - 1/12/2007 Mary Poppins (2004) 3/23/1999 - 9/28/2024 Mamma Mia! (2021) 10/6/1998 - 1/16/1999 West Side Story (1998) 4/28/1998 - 9/19/1998 Show Boat (1998) 11/11/1996 - 2/28/1998 Martin Guerre (1996) 7/10/1996 - 10/26/1996 Martin Guerre (1996) 3/3/1993 - 2/24/1996 Crazy for You (1993) 3/19/1992 - 3/19/1992 Some Like It Hot (1992) 10/24/1991 - 12/14/1991 The Hunting Of The Snark (1991) 1/8/1991 - 4/6/1991 Children of Eden (1991) 7/4/1989 - 8/25/1990 Anything Goes (1989) 4/10/1988 - 4/10/1988 King (1988) 5/14/1986 - 5/14/1986 Chess (1986) 6/21/1978 - 2/8/1986 Evita (1978) 10/30/1930 - 10/30/1930 Nippy (1930) 4/3/1930 - 4/3/1930 Rio Rita (1930) - Miss Saigon (2014)
News
MJ on Broadway to Welcome New 'Little Marlon' to the Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
Blake Channing Taylor will join the cast of MJ in the role of ‘Little Marlon’. Blake Channing Taylor will make his Broadway debut in the production. He replaces Lincoln Alejandro Collier.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
Blake Channing Taylor will join the cast of MJ in the role of ‘Little Marlon’. Blake Channing Taylor will make his Broadway debut in the production. He replaces Lincoln Alejandro Collier.
Tickets Now on Sale for BEETLEJUICE in Jacksonville
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2026
It’s showtime! Single tickets are now available for the Jacksonville presentation of BEETLEJUICE, taking place May 12-17, from The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville is sponsored by VyStar Credit Union.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2026
It’s showtime! Single tickets are now available for the Jacksonville presentation of BEETLEJUICE, taking place May 12-17, from The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville is sponsored by VyStar Credit Union.
Beatrice Penny-Touré to Play Christine in His Majesty's Theatre's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026
Beatrice Penny-Touré will play the role of Christine Daaé in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre for 10 weeks only, from Monday, March 2 until Saturday, May 9.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026
Beatrice Penny-Touré will play the role of Christine Daaé in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre for 10 weeks only, from Monday, March 2 until Saturday, May 9.
MISS SAIGON to Play a West End Season at the Prince Edward Theatre in 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026
Miss Saigon will play a strictly limited West End season in 2027, more than a decade since Miss Saigon last performed in London, at that same theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026
Miss Saigon will play a strictly limited West End season in 2027, more than a decade since Miss Saigon last performed in London, at that same theatre.
MJ THE MUSICAL Will Celebrate 4th Anniversary With Post-Show Performance
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
MJ the Musical will celebrate its 4th anniversary on Broadway with a special post-show performance of Michael Jackson’s hit song, 'Remember The Time.' Learn more about the performance here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
MJ the Musical will celebrate its 4th anniversary on Broadway with a special post-show performance of Michael Jackson’s hit song, 'Remember The Time.' Learn more about the performance here!
Additional Cast Set for ROMEO & JULIET in the West End Starring Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe star in ROMEO & JULIET at Harold Pinter Theatre. Additional cast revealed for this exciting production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe star in ROMEO & JULIET at Harold Pinter Theatre. Additional cast revealed for this exciting production.
BEETLEJUICE to Hold Open Auditions For The Role Of Lydia Deetz in Central London
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
Crossroads Live and Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures will be holding open auditions in Central London for the role of Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice: The Musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
Crossroads Live and Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures will be holding open auditions in Central London for the role of Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice: The Musical.
Matt Cardle Will Lead KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026
Multi-platinum-selling recording artist and award-winning West End actor Matt Cardle will play Charlie Price alongside Johannes Radebe as Lola, in the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning KINKY BOOTS The Musical.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026
Multi-platinum-selling recording artist and award-winning West End actor Matt Cardle will play Charlie Price alongside Johannes Radebe as Lola, in the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning KINKY BOOTS The Musical.
London Theatre to See in 2026- What's Coming to the West End and Beyond
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 5, 2026
2025 was a stellar year from theatre, but now the New Year has rolled in, we can put away the festive decorations, throw out the last bit of leftover turkey and look forward to an even better twelve months of theatrical goodies.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 5, 2026
2025 was a stellar year from theatre, but now the New Year has rolled in, we can put away the festive decorations, throw out the last bit of leftover turkey and look forward to an even better twelve months of theatrical goodies.
DEAR ENGLAND Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2025
Following a record-breaking run in the West End in 2023, James Graham's Olivier Award-winning play Dear England is now on tour, visiting 16 venues across England. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2025
Following a record-breaking run in the West End in 2023, James Graham's Olivier Award-winning play Dear England is now on tour, visiting 16 venues across England. Learn more here!
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL and More Nominated For WhatsOnStage Awards
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025
Nominations have been announced for the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards. The announcement of the nominations marks the opening of the final voting stage. Learn more and check out the full list here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025
Nominations have been announced for the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards. The announcement of the nominations marks the opening of the final voting stage. Learn more and check out the full list here!
Roman Banks to Join the Broadway Cast of MJ as 'MJ' Alternate
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
Roman Banks will join the Broadway company of MJ. Banks will join the Broadway cast as the ‘MJ’ Alternate for a limited time only. The current Broadway cast of MJ features Matte Martinez as ‘MJ,’ and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
Roman Banks will join the Broadway company of MJ. Banks will join the Broadway cast as the ‘MJ’ Alternate for a limited time only. The current Broadway cast of MJ features Matte Martinez as ‘MJ,’ and more.
MJ THE MUSICAL Cast Will Perform 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' Following Upcoming Shows
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025
MJ the Musical will kick off the holiday season on Friday, November 28th with special post-show performances of the Jackson 5’s iconic rendition of the Christmas classic, ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town.'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025
MJ the Musical will kick off the holiday season on Friday, November 28th with special post-show performances of the Jackson 5’s iconic rendition of the Christmas classic, ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town.'
Tickets Now on Sale For BEETLEJUICE in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025
Beetlejuice The Musical is ready to haunt the West End. Beetlejuice crosses the pond next year, where it will make its West End debut at London's Prince Edward Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025
Beetlejuice The Musical is ready to haunt the West End. Beetlejuice crosses the pond next year, where it will make its West End debut at London's Prince Edward Theatre.
Full Cast Set For WHEN WE ARE MARRIED At Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025
Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced the full cast for Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, which will open at the Donmar Warehouse,
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025
Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced the full cast for Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, which will open at the Donmar Warehouse,
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 23, 2025- HEATHERS To Welcome New 'Veronica' and More
by - Oct 23, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 23, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Dates Set For BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025
Beetlejuice: The Musical will make its West End debut at London's Prince Edward Theatre, with performances beginning in May 2026. Now, the dates have been set for the upcoming run.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025
Beetlejuice: The Musical will make its West End debut at London's Prince Edward Theatre, with performances beginning in May 2026. Now, the dates have been set for the upcoming run.
Interview: 'It's Become My Life': Jamaal Fields-Green on Becoming a Triple Threat in MJ THE MUSICAL
by Kat Mokrynski - Oct 16, 2025
The West End’s production of MJ the Musical will be coming to a close in February 2026, after opening in March last year. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Jamaal Fields-Green, who is the only person to have played Michael Jackson on Broadway, on tour across North America and now in the West End! We discussed what the process is like to become the iconic performer, his favourite Michael Jackson songs and some of the differences between the West End and Broadway.
by Kat Mokrynski - Oct 16, 2025
The West End’s production of MJ the Musical will be coming to a close in February 2026, after opening in March last year. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Jamaal Fields-Green, who is the only person to have played Michael Jackson on Broadway, on tour across North America and now in the West End! We discussed what the process is like to become the iconic performer, his favourite Michael Jackson songs and some of the differences between the West End and Broadway.
Video: Watch the Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Perform ‘Thriller’ on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 10, 2025
The cast of MJ the Musical took the TODAY Show stage for a special performance of 'Thriller' as part of the morning show's ongoing Citi Concert Series. Check out the performance now, which arrives just in time for spooky season.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 10, 2025
The cast of MJ the Musical took the TODAY Show stage for a special performance of 'Thriller' as part of the morning show's ongoing Citi Concert Series. Check out the performance now, which arrives just in time for spooky season.
Photos: Matte Martinez and More in MJ on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2025
You can now get a first look at new production photos of MJ! The photos feature the show’s new star, Matte Martinez in the role of ‘MJ,’ as well as new photos of the current Broadway cast.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2025
You can now get a first look at new production photos of MJ! The photos feature the show’s new star, Matte Martinez in the role of ‘MJ,’ as well as new photos of the current Broadway cast.
Prince Edward Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
What show is next for Prince Edward Theatre?
Prince Edward Theatre's next show is Miss Saigon which begins performances on 5/31/2027.
What when was Prince Edward Theatre built?
Prince Edward Theatre was built in 1930.
How many seats does Prince Edward Theatre have?
Prince Edward Theatre has 1622 seats.
What were the longest running shows at Prince Edward Theatre?
Jersey Boys which ran from 3/18/2008 to 3/26/2017, Evita which ran from 6/21/1978 to 2/8/1986, Aladdin which ran from 6/15/2016 to 8/24/2019, Mamma Mia! which ran from 8/25/2021 to 9/28/2024 and
What show is currently in Prince Edward Theatre?
Prince Edward Theatre's current show is MJ The Musical which began performances on 3/6/2024.
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