The list of the 20 longest running musicals in London’s West End is constantly changing. According to figures from the Society of London Theatre, the full list of 20 shows is here:
1. Les Misérables (still running, over 13,549 performances)
2. The Phantom of the Opera (still running, over 13,215 performances)
3. Blood Brothers (closed, 10,013 performances)
4. Cats (closed, 8,949 performances)
5. Mamma Mia! (still running, over 8,080 performances)
6. Disney’s The Lion King (still running, over 7,844 performances)
7. Starlight Express (closed, 7,406 performances)
8. Chicago (closed, 6,187 performances)
9. Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story (closed, 5,140 performances)
10. Wicked (still running, over 4,964 performances)
11. We Will Rock You (closed, 4,659 performances)
12. Billy Elliot The Musical (closed, over 4,566 performances)
13. Miss Saigon (original 1989 production / closed 4,264 performances)
14. Thriller Live (still running, over 3,956 performances)
15. Jersey Boys (closed, over 3,787 performances)
16. Jesus Christ Superstar (original 1972 production / closed, 3,357 performances)
17. Me and My Girl (1985 revival / closed, 3,303 performances)
18. Evita (original 1978 production / closed, 2,900 performances)
19. Oliver! (original 1960 production / closed, 2,618 performances)
20. Grease! (1993 revival / closed, 2,529 performances)