The Phantom of the Opera has been running for 36 years. It is one of the oldest shows in the West End of London, this district which teems with theaters in the English capital. There are nearly forty, which mainly stage musicals. Liza, a huge fan, has just left the Phantom of the Opera. “I’m sorry for not having come sooner! The artists sing wonderfully wellrejoices the Englishwoman. We are immersed in the atmosphere, I even cried a little.
“It’s better than the cinema! If I could, I would go see a show every night.”
Liza, fan of musicalsat franceinfo
The world of musicals is full: classics like Wicked Where Wretchedshows inspired by the life of Bob Marley or that of Tina Turner, adaptations of films like Pretty Woman Where Back to the future and even more burlesque creations like The Book of Mormons Where And Julietfree modern rambling on the theme of Romeo and Juliet, with covers by Britney Spears.
Every night, actress Miriam Teak Lee delivers an incredible performance as Juliet. She sings, acts, dances. “It’s so fun and so crazy. I’m having incredible funsays the interpreter of Juliet. Only in London you can experience this! There are always new projects. It’s a great opportunity for the artists and, I believe, for the public as well. We are talking about an adaptation of And Juliet At the movie theater. I don’t know when but I’m ready!”
Every evening, tens of thousands of people are amazed. plus than 15 million spectators come to the West End every year to see Mamma Mia, a million more than on Broadway. 40% of tourists who spend a night in London go to the theatre. They discover ambitious shows there, in the middle of an English public, often with a glass in hand, sometimes standing. And always ready to sing along with the artists.