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Jukebox musicals are shows that feature pre-existing scores by some of music’s greatest icons and come in two basic forms: a straight-up celebration of a body of music, without much plot; and the biographical musical. Whether using the songs to tell the story of the artist like Tina: The Tina Turner Musical or telling new stories with pre-existing music like Moulin Rouge!, jukebox musicals give a star's catalog new life onstage.
In celebration of this popular musical form, here is our hand-picked Top 6 of jukebox musicals!
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| Mamma Mia! | 2 Days from £169 |
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Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA's iconic songs, Mamma Mia! is an enchanting tale of family and friendship unfolding on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three very different men from her mother's past to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The smash-hit musical promises a bucketload of fun and timeless music for all to enjoy – you won’t want to miss it!
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| Tina - The Tina Turner Musical | 2 Days from £149 |
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Join us at London's Aldwych Theatre for a spectacular show about Tina’s journey to stardom, written by Olivier award-winning playwright Katori Hall and featuring countless hits such as Proud Mary and River Deep – Mountain High. Directed by the internationally acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd (Mamma Mia!) and described by The Independent as ‘an inspirational story…a whirlwind of elation’, it’s sure to be Simply the Best!
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| Jersey Boys | 2 Days from £169 |
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Telling the captivating and turbulent story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, this Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit follows the onstage musical perfection and off-stage dramas of this iconic group who started out beneath the humble street lamps in New Jersey and made it all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Don’t miss out on our unmissable Jersey Boys West End package!
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| Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical
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This is the ultimate Bob Marley theatre break! Packed with the King of Reggae’s thrilling collection of iconic hits including No Woman, No Cry, I Shot The Sheriff, Redemption Song and more, this world-premiere production tells the remarkable tale of Bob Marley’s musical and spiritual uprising. From a tiny farm in the Jamaican hills and the impoverished tenement yards in Kingston to global superstardom as the pioneer of reggae music, Bob Marley beat all odds to emerge as the very first international musical icon to arise from a developing country.
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| The Drifters Girl | 2 Days from £149 |
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From the highs of smash hits on both sides of the Atlantic and sell-out tours to the lows of legal battles and personal tragedy, The Drifters Girl charts the ground-breaking efforts of the world’s first African American female music manager, played by the Queen of British soul, Beverley Knight. Featuring an incredible soundtrack of some of the most iconic songs in history, including Save the Last Dance for Me, Under the Boardwalk, Saturday Night at the Movies and more, this musical won’t disappoint!
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| Moulin Rouge - The Musical | 2 Days from £159 |
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The award-winning musical tells the tale of writer Christian who falls for Satine, the star courtesan of the extravagant Moulin Rouge. But when nightclub owner Harold Zidler gets involved, a dangerous and doomed love triangle ensues. Featuring many of the famous songs from the film, plus additions from Adele, Rihanna, Beyoncé and more, this is a show like no other!
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