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West End is the home of mainstream professional theatre that is performed in its large theatres in London and along with the theatres of Broadway, they provide the highest level of commercial theatre in the world. Tourists who come to London just do not want to go back without seeing a West End show. In 2002, the total attendance in West End theatres surpassed 12 million for the first time and in 2007, it reached 13 million. It stood at 14.5 million in 2013.

There are different types of entertainment in the world ranging from movies to entertainment on TV sets, comedy shows, music downloads and shows by touring rock stars. However, there is nothing to beat West End musicals that despite being slightly expensive attract people from all over the country and also from all across the globe. These musicals are utterly irresistible whereas the straight plays are struggling to keep afloat. This is borne out by the fact that more than 100 million theatregoers around the world have spent alot in the last 24 years to see Phantom of the Opera. A sequel to the Phantom is opening in London shortly. These facts point towards the immense popularity that West End musicals enjoy. The reasons for this phenomenon are not difficult to fathom. It is basically good time fun and pure entertainment that spur fans to go back and see these shows again and again. 

Guests staying at The Piccadilly Hotel can reach any of the theatres in West End easily.

West End musicals are based on a wide range of stories that are ideal for musicals but the common factor in all these musicals is that they amalgamate different aspects wonderfully in such a way that no other art form does. In one show, you can see a grand mix of story, music, lyrics, dance and glamour that cannot be seen in other options. Moreover, musicals are all about human beings, real singing and dancing by people who live on stage.

Before or after seeing a West End musical it would be best to have a fine dining experience at a London West End Restaurant.

Musicals offer escapism, spectacle and emotion. Plays, in an effort to steer clear of being too melodramatic, just don’t portray true emotions whereas musicals are all about our emotions as is evident from the fact that many people can be seen crying in a musical. Straight dialogues in theatre can only convey a limited amount but in a musical, the necessary moods are easily conveyed as music is added to the dialogues which get heightened into lyrics. These are the main reasons why musicals are so appealing and hence popular.

The theatres in West End prove to be ideal Meeting Places In London West End as they are located close to most places of interest.

Many musicals are taking place in London presently that include 27 at The Cockpit Theatre; A Pacifist’s Guide to the War on Cancer at the Dorfman Theatre, National; Aladdin at Prince Edward Theatre; Allegro at Southwark Playhouse and many more.