Short musicals
Shows with a short running time.
Nothing matches this exactly right now, so here are the top-rated shows booking now.
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Immersive On sale
58th Street
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Play Opens 12 Nov 2026
A Christmas Carol
Performances begin: 12 November 2026
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Musical Opens 13 Nov 2026
A Homo Alone 2: Yikes We Did It Again!
Performances begin: 13 November 2026
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Musical On sale
ABBA Voyage
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Opera Opens 28 Nov 2026
Adriana Mater
Performances begin: 28 November 2026
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Play On sale
Affluenza
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Play Opens 17 Apr 2027
Amadeus
Performances begin: 17 April 2027
More info about Amadeus Cast, reviews and details for Amadeus
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Play Opens 30 Nov 2026
An Evening Of Unnecessary Detail
Performances begin: 30 November 2026
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Opera On sale
Angel's Bone
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Play On sale
As You Like It
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Play On sale
August Wilson’s Fences
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Play On sale
Austentatious
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Frequently asked questions
What is the shortest West End musical?
The list is limited to shows with a running time under two hours.
Where can I find reviews and cast details?
Each show below links to its page with the cast, theatre, running time, reader ratings and our reviews.
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