Do you think some shows seem to go on forever in the West End - you'd be right with a lot of them! Here's a run down of the top 10 longest-running musicals of all time...
5. Starlight Express
7,406 performances. Starlight Express opened on 27 March 1984 and ended its West End run on 12 January 2002.
7,406 performances. Starlight Express opened on 27 March 1984 and ended its West End run on 12 January 2002.
3. Blood Brothers
Over 10,000 performances since opening on 28 July 1988. Blood Brothers ended its West End run on 10 November 2012.
Over 10,000 performances since opening on 28 July 1988. Blood Brothers ended its West End run on 10 November 2012.
2. The Phantom of the Opera
Over 10,500 performances since opening on 9 October 1986. Currently Phantom is being performed at the Her Majesty's Theatre.
Over 10,500 performances since opening on 9 October 1986. Currently Phantom is being performed at the Her Majesty's Theatre.
1.Les Miserables
Over 11,000 performances since opening on 8 October 1985. Currently Les Miserables is being performed at the Queen's Theatre.
Over 11,000 performances since opening on 8 October 1985. Currently Les Miserables is being performed at the Queen's Theatre.