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From Sam Ryder taking on Jesus at the Palladium to Stephen Mangan in The Truth and a free weekend of musicals in Trafalgar Square, London theatre is heading into a blockbuster summer.
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera returns to the West End for a limited summer run, with a rotating cast of celebrity Herods and a Drury Lane transfer already booked.
The stage version of the Apple TV comedy took the top prize, while a revival of Death of a Salesman led the night with six wins and Pink made her hosting debut.
Death of a Salesman set a record with six wins and Ragtime took Best Revival, but it was the stage adaptation of the cult comedy that claimed Broadway's top musical prize.
Society of London Theatre data shows record footfall in 2025 even as average ticket prices held steady, with theatre outperforming football and cinema for audience growth.