Matinee’s Top 40 Greatest Shows of 2025 19-11

= 19. Kinky Boots

Touring once again in 2025, the show’s central performances, particularly in Lola’s show-stopping numbers (performed by Strictly’s Johannes!), reminded audiences why Kinky Boots remains such a beloved hit. Heading to the West End in 2026

=19. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Passenger’s spellbinding musical remained a Matinee favourite throughout the summer of 2025 and we cannot wait for the 2026 West End transfer!

18. Frozen

As the West End Production concluded, audiences said goodbye to a visually stunning production led by powerhouse vocalists in the roles of Elsa and Anna.

17. The Great Gatsby

A transatlantic hit, Gatsby’s lush production values and glamorous leads helped cement its place as one of the year’s most talked-about musicals.

=16. Hercules

Big voices, bold comedy and crowd-pleasing choreography made this Disney stage adaptation in the West End a hit with families and musical theatre fans alike.

=16. Calamity Jane

Carrie Hope Fletcher shone in this five star revival which toured the UK.

15. Starlight Express

This revival continues to bring fresh energy to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s roller-skating spectacle, with audiences thrilled by the sheer physicality of the cast.

14. Six

Still dominating theatres worldwide, Six continued to showcase its rotating casts of powerhouse performers, each bringing their own flavour to the six queens.

13. The Phantom of the Opera

2025 saw this show evolve on Broadway with Masquerade

12. Hadestown

With its West End cast winning critical acclaim, Hadestown is driven by spellbinding performances and a haunting score.

11. Hell’s Kitchen

Alicia Keys’ semi-autobiographical musical rocked Broadway, with its young cast praised for their raw vocals and emotional authenticity.

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