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We love "We will rock you" based on Queen's music. If you grew up in the 70s you should too. Even if you didn't- it is a very good show.

We thought Wicked was done exceptional well,

My parents and sister raved about "Billy Elliot"

We really liked Wicked too.

Les Mis was incredible!

:)

I missed Wicked in my town.

My daughter mentioned "Lion King."

Think two older teens as well.

Hubby and I were great fans of Queen! Thanks for the suggestions.

We saw La Cage Aux Folle in London this spring and enjoyed it. Getting tickets for La Cage was easier than other shows, which influenced our choice.

Billy Elliot, Les Mis, or Chicago.

Joel, we were probably the only people who didn't like Chicago (movie), so it's doubtful I would try to see it in London, but thanks for the other suggestions.

Eli, the Lion King is my favorite theatre show, it is just amazing!

If you are there in December near Xmas why don't you see a panto. A true English tradition. Far less expensive that a full blown musical. Silly and fun.

If you still want to see a "biggie,' Lion King, Wicked and Billy Elliot would meet the criteria for your family. All stellar.

I am a HUGE Phantom of the Opera fan, so I of course saw it in London where it started-amazing. I also saw Jersey Boys and got tickets the same day for about 37 pounds (TKTS booth). This was a few weeks ago. Friends saw Wicked, Les Mis, and some of the other big headliners and said they were great.

Claudia, that sounds interesting. I'm not really after a "biggie" as such, just something we can all enjoy. Maybe I could even squeeze in 2!!

BTW, last year we had discussed seeing a show but as some of you know, my sister had passed away and we really didn't feel up to after that. I remember reading somewhere that one could get better priced tickets, and there was also a warning about not buying from certain places.

Anyone care to share that info with me?

There is a musical version of Legally Blonde starting on December 5th. An english actress friend of mine, Sheridan Smith, is the lead role. She is a fantastic actress and singer. She has starred in quite a few english TV shows already. http://www.legallyblondethemusical.co.uk/

There has already been a production of this in New York and its a hit.

We have been singing Abba songs ever since returning from London, where we saw "Mamma Mia" at the Prince of Wales. And yes, I am ashamed.

Eli, my daughter and I had great luck in April 2007 buying discounted tickets on the day of the show at the TKTS booth in Leicester Square; we saw something every day we were in London. Here's the website: http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/ - they post the shows and prices each day, so you can check a few weeks ahead and see what your chances are for a particular show. Also check out the Theatremonkey website: http://www.theatremonkey.com/ - it has reviews of shows and tons of advice on seating, ticket discounts, etc. We're going back next month and scored top seats for La Cage aux Folles for 15 GBP each [usually 54] through an offer on that site. One of our favorite actors is starring in that show right now, but alas for you both leads are leaving in mid-September. Have a wonderful time!

Eli- If you decide that you don't want to risk the TKTS booth, check out Albemarle's of London. We have used them for many years. Reliable and always got excellent seats. Their site has seating diagrams of all the theatres, too.

P.S. If you are within the age range, ask about a senior discount. We saved nearly half on each ticket for La Cage when we asked (bought our tickets at the theatre that day). We actually saved a lot all through England when we asked about senior discounts; no ID, pretty informal, (could it be we LOOK like we're 60?!?) and many English in line with us seemed surprised that such discounts were available.

Thanks for the "senior" tip, but we're too young for a discount, but too old according to our kids, LOL

When my parents travelled, they enquired about senior discounts in the UK and saved quite a bit.

Gio - There is no need to be ashamed of seeing Mamma Mia. I've seen it 6 times.

We saw Les Miserables several years ago. It was fantastic. Mainly I just had to keep pinching myself to realize "I am seeing a theatrical production in the West End of London, England!!!" It was just too cool.

If you're looking for something that will entertain the entire family I would highly recommend Wicked. I saw it in New York but I just spoke to someone two days ago who saw it in London and she said it was a great production

- Teenagers may also like Hairspray or Legally Blonde

- Lion King

I recommend that you see a show that you can't see in the States. Why see a Broadway musical that is an American import? See something British, something you can see before it comes to America. See a show at Shakespeare's Globe, the Donmar Warehouse, the Royal Opera.

Now that it's a reality about the trip, and we are getting closer, I wanted to revisit this post and see if anyone has been to a show recently.

Do you all recommend turning up at the ticket office the same day, or buying ahead, even before we get to London? I've read where some say they when to the ticket office same day as the show and got good seats.

Seeing that we will be there so close to Christmas, this might not be the best idea.

I am also a little confused about which places are authentic to buy from and which are not. For example, I have seen prices advertised saying "our price/their price."

Eli- most of the time we have purchased tickets ahead of time through Albemarle's of London. Occassionally when we found we had an open night we would go to the theatre and get the tickets there on the day of. There are often "returns" or cancled reservations. The TKTS booth in Leciester is the only other place I would trust.

I loved Phantom of the Opera.

Thank you Toni. I'm on their site now and found out there are no refunds. I am hesitant to book ahead because (1) won't know if any us could be sick when we get in, or we change our mind for the day we picked!

I did go by Leicester Square last year trying to figure out where to get tickets, but we were so confused by the crowds and signs that we decided not to chance buying from the wrong place.

It easy in the square to find the right place, its IN the square, not on the edge, and look for the big TKTS sign.

Thank you Steve. We got scared when several people came to us trying to hustle "best deals of the day" tickets!

I guess they could see we did not know what to look for.

This past summer my sister and I saw The Mousetrap and The 39 Steps in London. Bought tickets for both shows the day of at the TKTS booth. Didn't have any difficulties. The Mousetrap has been running forever, its a mystery and it was fun. The 39 Steps is a comedy and the story was a little confusing for me(but I may also have been a little jetlagged) But it's an amazing production. There are only 4 actors and they play a tons of roles--more than 100. It's soo clever and so entertaining.