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BUILT: 1663
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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 Frozen the Musical (2021) 5/17/2013 - 1/1/0000 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2013) 5/6/2011 - 2/24/2013 Shrek the Musical (2011) 12/13/2008 - 1/8/2011 Oliver! (2009) 5/9/2007 - 7/19/2008 Lord of the Rings (2007) 10/29/2006 - 10/29/2006 Strictly Ballroom (2006) 10/2/2005 - 10/2/2005 Little Women (2005) 11/9/2004 - 11/9/2004 The Producers (2004) 10/7/2003 - 1/17/2004 Anything Goes (2002) 7/21/2001 - 8/30/2003 My Fair Lady (2001) 7/18/2000 - 2/24/2001 The Witches of Eastwick (2000) 12/8/1996 - 12/8/1996 Follies (1996) 7/20/1989 - 7/20/1989 Miss Saigon (1989) 5/21/1989 - 5/21/1989 Nymph Errant (1989) 2/21/1988 - 2/21/1988 Mack & Mabel (1988) 8/8/1984 - 1/7/1989 42nd Street (1984) 11/14/1983 - 1/28/1984 Dancin' (1983) 5/26/1982 - 10/29/1983 The Pirates of Penzance (1982) 2/26/1981 - 2/26/1981 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1981) 7/2/1980 - 11/15/1980 Sweeney Todd (1980) 7/22/1976 - 3/31/1979 A Chorus Line (1976) 5/1/1974 - 5/1/1974 Billy (1974) 5/16/1973 - 5/16/1973 No, No, Nanette (1973) 5/3/1972 - 5/3/1972 Gone with the Wind (1972) 7/9/1970 - 7/9/1970 The Great Waltz (1970) 2/20/1969 - 2/20/1969 Mame (1969) 12/5/1967 - 12/5/1967 The Four Musketeers (1967) 12/2/1965 - 12/2/1965 Hello, Dolly! (1965) 8/19/1964 - 8/19/1964 Camelot (1964) 11/7/1963 - 11/7/1963 The Boys from Syracuse (1963) 4/30/1958 - 4/30/1958 My Fair Lady (1958) 11/15/1956 - 11/15/1956 Fanny (1956) 1/25/1956 - 1/25/1956 Plain and Fancy (1956) 10/8/1953 - 10/8/1953 The King and I (1953) 11/1/1951 - 11/1/1951 South Pacific (1951) 6/7/1950 - 6/7/1950 Carousel (1950) 4/29/1947 - 4/29/1947 Oklahoma! (1947) 12/19/1946 - 12/19/1946 Pacific 1860 (1946) 3/23/1939 - 3/23/1939 The Dancing Years (1939) 6/9/1938 - 6/9/1938 The Sun Never Sets (1938) 9/1/1937 - 9/1/1937 Crest of the Wave (1937) 9/11/1936 - 9/11/1936 Careless Rapture (1936) 5/7/1936 - 5/7/1936 Rise and Shine (1936) 5/2/1935 - 5/2/1935 Glamorous Night (1935) 4/9/1934 - 4/9/1934 Three Sisters (1934) 9/8/1933 - 9/8/1933 Ball at the Savoy (1933) 10/31/1932 - 10/31/1932 Wild Violets (1932) 10/13/1931 - 10/13/1931 Cavalcade (1931) 1/9/1931 - 1/9/1931 Song of the Drum (1931) 3/28/1930 - 3/28/1930 The Three Musketeers (1930) 4/4/1929 - 4/4/1929 The New Moon (1929) 5/3/1928 - 5/3/1928 Show Boat (1928) 4/7/1927 - 4/7/1927 The Desert Song (1927) 3/20/1925 - 3/20/1925 Rose-Marie (1925) 12/26/1919 - 12/26/1919 Cinderella (1919) 8/28/1918 - 8/28/1918 Shanghai (1918) 6/19/1916 - 6/19/1916 Razzle-Dazzle (1916) 11/27/1843 - 11/27/1843 The Bohemian Girl (1843) - Land of Smiles (1931) - Hello, Dolly! (1979)
News
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 20, 2026- CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Heads Into Rehearsal and More
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Tom Hiddleston And Hayley Atwell To Star In Jamie Lloyd's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026
Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell will bring Jamie Lloyd’s acclaimed production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to Broadway for a limited 10-week run in fall 2026. The Shakespeare comedy previously played London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026
Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell will bring Jamie Lloyd’s acclaimed production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to Broadway for a limited 10-week run in fall 2026. The Shakespeare comedy previously played London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh Join Cast for UK Reading of RIGHT BEFORE I GO
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.
The Jamie Lloyd Company Teases MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Broadway Transfer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
Is The Jamie Lloyd Company teasing news about Much Ado About Nothing? The production, which previously opened in the West End with Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell might be transferring to Broadway!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
Is The Jamie Lloyd Company teasing news about Much Ado About Nothing? The production, which previously opened in the West End with Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell might be transferring to Broadway!
Andrew Lloyd Webber to be Honored at Goodspeed's 2026 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026
Andrew Lloyd Webber, one of the most influential figures in musical theatre, will be honored by Goodspeed Musicals at their 2026 Gala & Auction. He will be honored with the Goodspeed Musicals Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026
Andrew Lloyd Webber, one of the most influential figures in musical theatre, will be honored by Goodspeed Musicals at their 2026 Gala & Auction. He will be honored with the Goodspeed Musicals Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre.
Photos: SIX New West End Queens in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026
The new Queens will take up their crowns in the West End production of Six from Tuesday 24 February, as the production continues its run at the Vaudeville Theatre, now booking until January 2027. Check out photos of the new cast in rehearsal here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026
The new Queens will take up their crowns in the West End production of Six from Tuesday 24 February, as the production continues its run at the Vaudeville Theatre, now booking until January 2027. Check out photos of the new cast in rehearsal here!
INTO THE WOODS, EVITA, and More Nominated For 2026 Critics' Circle Theatre Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
The Critics' Circle has announced the nominations for the 2026 Theatre Awards, highlighting outstanding theatrical achievements.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
The Critics' Circle has announced the nominations for the 2026 Theatre Awards, highlighting outstanding theatrical achievements.
Cast Set For UK Premiere of Neil LaBute’s AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
The cast and creatives have been announced for the highly anticipated UK premiere of Neil LaBute's America the Beautiful, opening at King's Head Theatre in early March.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
The cast and creatives have been announced for the highly anticipated UK premiere of Neil LaBute's America the Beautiful, opening at King's Head Theatre in early March.
Full Cast Set For SEA WITCH at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026
Theatre Royal Drury Lane has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of SEA WITCH, set to captivate audiences with a stellar lineup of performers.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026
Theatre Royal Drury Lane has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of SEA WITCH, set to captivate audiences with a stellar lineup of performers.
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2026
Ragtime has released a video of Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross recording 'He Wanted to Say' from the acclaimed revival. The track is featured on the recently released cast recording, which dropped in January.
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2026
Ragtime has released a video of Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross recording 'He Wanted to Say' from the acclaimed revival. The track is featured on the recently released cast recording, which dropped in January.
London HERCULES Song Great Bolts of Thunder to Get Basement Jaxx Remix
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026
With Disney’s Hercules currently running at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s West End, one of the production’s most-loved songs Great Bolts of Thunder is being released as a single remixed by electronic music duo Basement Jaxx.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026
With Disney’s Hercules currently running at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s West End, one of the production’s most-loved songs Great Bolts of Thunder is being released as a single remixed by electronic music duo Basement Jaxx.
Lorna Dallas to Perform THE CABARET FILES at Chelsea Table + Stag
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Lorna Dallas, one of cabaret's most acclaimed and cherished artists and the recipient of a 2020 Bistro Award for “Consummate Cabaret Artistry,” returns to Chelsea Table + Stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Lorna Dallas, one of cabaret's most acclaimed and cherished artists and the recipient of a 2020 Bistro Award for “Consummate Cabaret Artistry,” returns to Chelsea Table + Stage.
Review: LOVE LIFE: WEST END UNITES AGAINST CANCER, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Abbie Grundy - Feb 3, 2026
On 1 February, some of the West End's most esteemed stars gathered for Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer - a concert performance raising money for One for the Boys. The charity aims to raise awareness surrounding male cancers, encouraging men to speak up when they notice a change in their bodies, or to ask for help when they need it. The hope is that together, we can break down stigmas surrounding masculinity, health and vulnerability - and save lives while doing so.
by Abbie Grundy - Feb 3, 2026
On 1 February, some of the West End's most esteemed stars gathered for Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer - a concert performance raising money for One for the Boys. The charity aims to raise awareness surrounding male cancers, encouraging men to speak up when they notice a change in their bodies, or to ask for help when they need it. The hope is that together, we can break down stigmas surrounding masculinity, health and vulnerability - and save lives while doing so.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 2, 2026- THE GREAT GATSBY Behind the Scenes and More
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Feb 2, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Olivier Awards Reveals Eligibility for 2026 Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
The Olivier Awards has revealed eligibility for the 2026 Awards. The 50th anniversary Olivier Awards will take place at the Royal Albert Hall, with highlights to be broadcast on BBC TV and radio.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
The Olivier Awards has revealed eligibility for the 2026 Awards. The 50th anniversary Olivier Awards will take place at the Royal Albert Hall, with highlights to be broadcast on BBC TV and radio.
Video: Michelle Visage in 'Beware of the Storms' Music Video From SEA WITCH
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026
A brand new music video, 'Beware of the Storms', has been released from the musical Sea Witch, featuring Michelle Visage, ahead of the show's world premiere production at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026
A brand new music video, 'Beware of the Storms', has been released from the musical Sea Witch, featuring Michelle Visage, ahead of the show's world premiere production at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Check out the video here!
Sierra Boggess Will Perform Solo Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
Broadway and West End star Sierra Boggess will be returning to London with her solo concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday 31 May 2026, at 7pm. Tickets on sale Wednesday 28 January.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
Broadway and West End star Sierra Boggess will be returning to London with her solo concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday 31 May 2026, at 7pm. Tickets on sale Wednesday 28 January.
Madelyn Smedley and Julius D’Silva Join EDUCATING RITA at Reading Rep
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
Actors Madelyn Smedley and Julius D’Silva are set to make their Reading Rep Theatre debuts in a new production of EDUCATING RITA, directed by Annie Kershaw. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
Actors Madelyn Smedley and Julius D’Silva are set to make their Reading Rep Theatre debuts in a new production of EDUCATING RITA, directed by Annie Kershaw. Learn more here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 27, 2026- Tony Awards Sets Date and Theatre and More
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Full Cast Set For YENTL at the Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026
After a series of sold-out Australian seasons — including a five-star run at the Sydney Opera House — Yentl, Kadimah Yiddish Theatre's bold and acclaimed new adaptation of Isaac Bashevis Singer's story has announced its final casting.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026
After a series of sold-out Australian seasons — including a five-star run at the Sydney Opera House — Yentl, Kadimah Yiddish Theatre's bold and acclaimed new adaptation of Isaac Bashevis Singer's story has announced its final casting.
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 7/20/1989 to 10/30/1999, 42nd Street which ran from 8/8/1984 to 1/7/1989, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory which ran from 6/11/2013 to 1/7/2017, Frozen the Musical which ran from 9/8/2021 to 9/8/2024 and
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