Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
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Theatre Royal, Drury Lane History
For more than 100 years the theatre has become famous for staging some of the most ambitious, breath-taking spectacles seen on a West End stage. Audiences over the decades have been delighted and astounded by chariot races in Ben Hur, the Derby and an earthquake in The Hope, the Battle of Rorke’s Drift in Youth, and a train crash in The Whip, as well as sinking ships, air balloons and underwater fights – not to mention the Chelsea Flower Show, Madame Tussaud’s Chamber of Horrors, the flooding of Paris and Alpine avalanches.
Shows at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2021 | - | 9/8/2024 | |
| 5/17/2013 | - | 1/1/0000 | |
| 5/6/2011 | - | 2/24/2013 | |
| 12/13/2008 | - | 1/8/2011 | |
| 5/9/2007 | - | 7/19/2008 | |
| 10/29/2006 | - | 10/29/2006 | |
| 10/2/2005 | - | 10/2/2005 | |
| 11/9/2004 | - | 11/9/2004 | |
| 10/7/2003 | - | 1/17/2004 | |
| 7/21/2001 | - | 8/30/2003 | |
| 7/18/2000 | - | 2/24/2001 | |
| 12/8/1996 | - | 12/8/1996 | |
| 7/20/1989 | - | 7/20/1989 | |
| 5/21/1989 | - | 5/21/1989 | |
| 2/21/1988 | - | 2/21/1988 | |
| 8/8/1984 | - | 1/7/1989 | |
| 11/14/1983 | - | 1/28/1984 | |
| 5/26/1982 | - | 10/29/1983 | |
| 2/26/1981 | - | 2/26/1981 | |
| 7/2/1980 | - | 11/15/1980 | |
| 7/22/1976 | - | 3/31/1979 | |
| 5/1/1974 | - | 5/1/1974 | |
| 5/16/1973 | - | 5/16/1973 | |
| 5/3/1972 | - | 5/3/1972 | |
| 7/9/1970 | - | 7/9/1970 | |
| 2/20/1969 | - | 2/20/1969 | |
| 12/5/1967 | - | 12/5/1967 | |
| 12/2/1965 | - | 12/2/1965 | |
| 8/19/1964 | - | 8/19/1964 | |
| 11/7/1963 | - | 11/7/1963 | |
| 4/30/1958 | - | 4/30/1958 | |
| 11/15/1956 | - | 11/15/1956 | |
| 1/25/1956 | - | 1/25/1956 | |
| 10/8/1953 | - | 10/8/1953 | |
| 11/1/1951 | - | 11/1/1951 | |
| 6/7/1950 | - | 6/7/1950 | |
| 4/29/1947 | - | 4/29/1947 | |
| 12/19/1946 | - | 12/19/1946 | |
| 3/23/1939 | - | 3/23/1939 | |
| 6/9/1938 | - | 6/9/1938 | |
| 9/1/1937 | - | 9/1/1937 | |
| 9/11/1936 | - | 9/11/1936 | |
| 5/7/1936 | - | 5/7/1936 | |
| 5/2/1935 | - | 5/2/1935 | |
| 4/9/1934 | - | 4/9/1934 | |
| 9/8/1933 | - | 9/8/1933 | |
| 10/31/1932 | - | 10/31/1932 | |
| 10/13/1931 | - | 10/13/1931 | |
| 1/9/1931 | - | 1/9/1931 | |
| 3/28/1930 | - | 3/28/1930 | |
| 4/4/1929 | - | 4/4/1929 | |
| 5/3/1928 | - | 5/3/1928 | |
| 4/7/1927 | - | 4/7/1927 | |
| 3/20/1925 | - | 3/20/1925 | |
| 12/26/1919 | - | 12/26/1919 | |
| 8/28/1918 | - | 8/28/1918 | |
| 6/19/1916 | - | 6/19/1916 | |
| 11/27/1843 | - | 11/27/1843 | |
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News
JO – THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Partners With Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2026
Jo – The Little Women Musical has partnered with Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, where Alcott wrote and set Little Women. The partnership will launch September 21 with a Page to Stage event in Concord, Massachusetts, as the musical continues development toward a commercial production.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2026
Jo – The Little Women Musical has partnered with Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, where Alcott wrote and set Little Women. The partnership will launch September 21 with a Page to Stage event in Concord, Massachusetts, as the musical continues development toward a commercial production.
Up on the Marquee: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Arrives on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 11, 2026
Up next at the Winter Garden Theatre is Jamie Lloyd's production of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, which transfers to Broadway for a strictly limited 10-week engagement. Preview performances will begin on Saturday, October 31. Check out photos of the new marquee here!
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 11, 2026
Up next at the Winter Garden Theatre is Jamie Lloyd's production of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, which transfers to Broadway for a strictly limited 10-week engagement. Preview performances will begin on Saturday, October 31. Check out photos of the new marquee here!
Video: Kerry Ellis and More Perform 'Little Women' From JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026
Watch Christine Allado, Kerry Ellis, Kelly Mathieson, Eleanor Grant and Sophie Pollono perform “Little Women” from JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL, recorded live at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in January 2026. Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026
Watch Christine Allado, Kerry Ellis, Kelly Mathieson, Eleanor Grant and Sophie Pollono perform “Little Women” from JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL, recorded live at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in January 2026. Watch the video!
Shona McGarty Joins Frances Mayli McCann and More in FROM THE HEART
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026
Shona McGarty and Frances Mayli McCann will join the cast of Don Black's FROM THE HEART at the Garrick Theatre in what producers call the production's biggest and most ambitious incarnation.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026
Shona McGarty and Frances Mayli McCann will join the cast of Don Black's FROM THE HEART at the Garrick Theatre in what producers call the production's biggest and most ambitious incarnation.
THE HOLLOW Full Cast Revealed for Milton Keynes Theatre Run
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026
Full casting has been announced for Agatha Christie's THE HOLLOW, set to play a limited engagement at Milton Keynes Theatre as part of its touring run.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026
Full casting has been announced for Agatha Christie's THE HOLLOW, set to play a limited engagement at Milton Keynes Theatre as part of its touring run.
Video: Tom Hiddleston & Hayley Atwell Are Ready to Make Much Ado on Broadway
by Sam Anctil - Sep 8, 2026
Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell are getting ready to spar on Broadway! The longtime friends will return to the stage this fall as Benedick and Beatrice in Jamie Lloyd's acclaimed production of Much Ado About Nothing, which soon takes up residence at the Winter Garden Theatre. Watch in this video to hear even more from Hiddleston, Atwell and Lloyd as they get ready to bring Much Ado About Nothing to Broadway.
by Sam Anctil - Sep 8, 2026
Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell are getting ready to spar on Broadway! The longtime friends will return to the stage this fall as Benedick and Beatrice in Jamie Lloyd's acclaimed production of Much Ado About Nothing, which soon takes up residence at the Winter Garden Theatre. Watch in this video to hear even more from Hiddleston, Atwell and Lloyd as they get ready to bring Much Ado About Nothing to Broadway.
Full Cast Set For THE HOLLOW UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Luke Allen-Gale, Victoria Blunt and James Clyde headline a cast joining Peter Polycarpou in Lucy Bailey's touring production of Agatha Christie's THE HOLLOW, opening at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Luke Allen-Gale, Victoria Blunt and James Clyde headline a cast joining Peter Polycarpou in Lucy Bailey's touring production of Agatha Christie's THE HOLLOW, opening at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury.
Tyrone Huntley to Return to JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR; On-Stage Tickets Released
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Tyrone Huntley will continue as Judas alongside Sam Ryder's Jesus when JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR runs at Theatre Royal Drury Lane from October 16, 2026 to January 9, 2027, following its sold-out Palladium season.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Tyrone Huntley will continue as Judas alongside Sam Ryder's Jesus when JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR runs at Theatre Royal Drury Lane from October 16, 2026 to January 9, 2027, following its sold-out Palladium season.
THE CABARET FILES to Return in Encore at Laurie Beechman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
Lorna Dallas, a 2020 Bistro Award recipient, will present an encore performance of her cabaret show at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
Lorna Dallas, a 2020 Bistro Award recipient, will present an encore performance of her cabaret show at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City.
Photos: Hayley Atwell, Tom Hiddleston & Jamie Lloyd Are Getting Ready for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 3, 2026
Up next at the Winter Garden Theatre will be a little bit of Will... Shakespeare that is. Jamie Lloyd's production of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing transfers to Broadway for a strictly limited 10-week engagement. Tom Hiddleston, Hayley Atwell, and Jamie Lloyd met the press ahead of the start of Broadway rehearsals. Check out photos of all three here.
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 3, 2026
Up next at the Winter Garden Theatre will be a little bit of Will... Shakespeare that is. Jamie Lloyd's production of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing transfers to Broadway for a strictly limited 10-week engagement. Tom Hiddleston, Hayley Atwell, and Jamie Lloyd met the press ahead of the start of Broadway rehearsals. Check out photos of all three here.
Samantha Barks to Host New Saturday Show on HEART MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Samantha Barks, known for LES MISÉRABLES, FROZEN and CABARET, will host a new Saturday afternoon program on Heart Musicals featuring musical theatre songs, stories and listener interaction.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Samantha Barks, known for LES MISÉRABLES, FROZEN and CABARET, will host a new Saturday afternoon program on Heart Musicals featuring musical theatre songs, stories and listener interaction.
Video: Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell Discuss Reuniting For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell discussed their Broadway-bound, modernized take on MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and the friendship that began at a drama school audition years ago. Watch the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell discussed their Broadway-bound, modernized take on MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and the friendship that began at a drama school audition years ago. Watch the video here!
Michael Ball Will Star as 'Willy Wonka' in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Michael Ball will star as Willy Wonka in a new production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at the London Coliseum, directed by Nikolai Foster for a limited engagement.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Michael Ball will star as Willy Wonka in a new production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at the London Coliseum, directed by Nikolai Foster for a limited engagement.
WHAT THE ANIMALS SAY, David Ireland's Debut Play, to Open at Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
David Ireland's first play will receive a limited season at the Finborough Theatre, directed by Harry Burton and starring Matthew Blaney and Robbie Martin as two ex-classmates awaiting a ferry to Belfast.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
David Ireland's first play will receive a limited season at the Finborough Theatre, directed by Harry Burton and starring Matthew Blaney and Robbie Martin as two ex-classmates awaiting a ferry to Belfast.
Where the Broadway Shows of Fall 2026 Got Their Start
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 30, 2026
The fall 2026 Broadway season has officially begun, with many new productions set to arrive before the end of the year. For six of those shows (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, Other Desert Cities, 860, The Imaginary Invalid, A Few Good Men, The Fantasticks, and Awake and Sing!), Broadway is the first stop, but the other six have have already enjoyed runs all over the world. Check out where this fall's shows were developed here.
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 30, 2026
The fall 2026 Broadway season has officially begun, with many new productions set to arrive before the end of the year. For six of those shows (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, Other Desert Cities, 860, The Imaginary Invalid, A Few Good Men, The Fantasticks, and Awake and Sing!), Broadway is the first stop, but the other six have have already enjoyed runs all over the world. Check out where this fall's shows were developed here.
These Stars Will Headline Broadway’s Fall 2026 Season
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 30, 2026
Every season, more than a few household names make their way to perform alongside all of our Broadway favorites! Fall 2026 is no exception, with some of the entertainment industry's brightest stars heading to Broadway. See the full list!
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 30, 2026
Every season, more than a few household names make their way to perform alongside all of our Broadway favorites! Fall 2026 is no exception, with some of the entertainment industry's brightest stars heading to Broadway. See the full list!
La Voix To Host UK Theatre Awards 2026
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026
La Voix, known for STRICTLY COME DANCING and RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE UK, will host the UK Theatre Awards at 8 Northumberland Avenue, sponsored by Encore.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026
La Voix, known for STRICTLY COME DANCING and RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE UK, will host the UK Theatre Awards at 8 Northumberland Avenue, sponsored by Encore.
Cast Set for JANE EYRE at Mercury Theatre Colchester
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026
Olivia Marcus and Gabriel Akuwudike will lead JANE EYRE at Mercury Theatre Colchester from Sept 26-Oct 10, 2026, before touring to Rose Theatre, Northern Stage and Storyhouse.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026
Olivia Marcus and Gabriel Akuwudike will lead JANE EYRE at Mercury Theatre Colchester from Sept 26-Oct 10, 2026, before touring to Rose Theatre, Northern Stage and Storyhouse.
Review: The Rise and Fall of “Jesusmania” in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Caryl Kristine Guillermo - Aug 23, 2026
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s fully sung-through rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar finally arrives in Singapore, feeling more like a rock concert than ever.
by Caryl Kristine Guillermo - Aug 23, 2026
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s fully sung-through rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar finally arrives in Singapore, feeling more like a rock concert than ever.
Caissie Levy to Perform Solo Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Caissie Levy, fresh off her Tony Award win for RAGTIME, will bring a solo concert blending Broadway favorites with contemporary songs and personal storytelling to London's West End.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Caissie Levy, fresh off her Tony Award win for RAGTIME, will bring a solo concert blending Broadway favorites with contemporary songs and personal storytelling to London's West End.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane Frequently Asked Questions
- What show is currently in Theatre Royal, Drury Lane?
- Theatre Royal, Drury Lane's current show is Frozen the Musical which began performances on 8/27/2021.
- What when was Theatre Royal, Drury Lane built?
- Theatre Royal, Drury Lane was built in 1663.
- How many seats does Theatre Royal, Drury Lane have?
- Theatre Royal, Drury Lane has 2283 seats.
- What were the longest running shows at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane?
- Miss Saigon which ran from 07/20/1989 to 10/30/1999, 42nd Street which ran from 08/08/1984 to 01/07/1989, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory which ran from 06/11/2013 to 01/07/2017, and Frozen the Musical which ran from 09/08/2021 to 09/08/2024
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