20+ Broadway and West End Musical Proshots You Can Watch Online Now
Musicals to watch onlineHere’s a run down of musicals to watch online now if you can’t get to West End or Broadaway.
More and more musicals are now available to watch and stream online with official, professionally shot recordings. More shows are also available to buy on DVD/Blu-ray.
These proshots offer the best possible view at the cheapest possible price. Here’s your run down of some of the musicals on offer and where to buy or stream.
Hamilton – Disney+
Say goodbye to musical bootlegs! Filmed live on Broadway, a filmed recording of Hamilton is available on Disney+ featuring the original Broadway cast – Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom, Jr., Christopher Jackson, Jonathan Groff, Phillipa Soo, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Okieriete Onaodowan and Anthony Ramos.
Kinky Boots – BroadwayHD
Taken from shows in November 2018 in London, the filmed version of the hit West End and Broadway musical Kinky Boots stars Original West End cast members Killian Donnelly and Matt Henry in the lead roles of Charlie and Lola. Stream via BroadwayHD here.
Les Misérables Staged Concert – Amazon Prime Video/YouTube
A proshot recording of the all star Les Misérables Staged Concert from 2019 is available to purchase on DVD and Blu-Ray here or to stream via Amazon Prime Video here or YouTube here. Filmed at the Gielgud Theatre, the cast featured Michael Ball plays Javert and Alfie Boe as his nemesis Jean Valjean joined by Matt Lucas, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Katy Secombe, Bradley Jaden, Rob Houchen, Shan Ako and Lily Kerhoas.
Come From Away – Apple TV+
A recording of the critically acclaimed and award winning musical Come From Away is available to watch online worldwide on streaming service Apple TV+. The proshot filmed on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in May. It features much of the show’s original cast, led by Jenn Colella, nominated for a Tony for her role of Beverley Bass.
Heathers – Amazon Prime Video/Roku
A filmed version of the London production of Heathers The Musical is available to watch online via Amazon Prime Video. The cast of the proshot is led by Ailsa Davidson (Veronica Sawyer), Simon Gordon (Jason ‘J.D’ Dean), Maddison Firth (Heather Chandler), Vivian Panka (Heather Duke) and Teleri Hughes (Heather McNamara). The proshot is also available to buy on DVD and Blu-Ray. US fans can stream the film on Roku here.
Diana The Musical – Netflix
A filmed capture of Broadway musical Diana is available on Netflix here. Telling the life of the late Princess, the production features a cast made up of Jeanna de Waal as Diana and Roe Hartrampf as Prince Charles with Erin Davie as Camilla Parker Bowles and Judy Kaye as Queen Elizabeth.
Prince Of Egypt The Musical
A filmed capture of the West End production of The Prince Of Egypt The Musical is available to watch online now. You can rent or buy the show via Amazon Prime Video here or Apple TV here. Alternatively, you can buy the musical on DVD or Blu-Ray now here, released in February 2024. Those in the US are also able to stream the movie online via BroadwayHD.
Shrek The Musical – Amazon Prime Video
Shrek the Musical is available to watch online on Amazon Prime Video. The Broadway production features a cast of Brian d’Arcy James, Sutton Foster, Daniel Breaker, Christopher Sieber and John Tartaglia.
The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals – YouTube (FREE!)
You can watch musicals online for free too! The latest stage show by the always brilliant StarKid Productions, The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals is available to watch on YouTube in full here.
Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends – BBC iPlayer (UK only)
Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends saw a host of West End and Broadway icons performing Sondheim’s most iconic work. The show celebrated the life and work of the legendary composer and lyricist. Performers included Michael Ball, Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, Petula Clark, Anna-Jane Casey, Rosalie Craig, Janie Dee, Judi Dench, Daniel Evans, Maria Friedman, Haydn Gwynne, Bonnie Langford and Damian Lewis. Watch on BBC iPlayer here.
Little Women – BroadwayHD
Little Women The Musical is now available to watch online via BroadwayHD. Based on the critically acclaimed 1868 novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott, it is filmed at London’s Park Theatre. The cast of Little Women features Ryan Bennett as Professor Bhaer, Hana Ichijo as Meg, Sev Keoshgerian as Laurie, Anastasia Martin as Beth, Mary Moore as Amy, Bernadine Pritchett as Aunt March and Brian Protheroe as Mr Lawrence. They’re joined by Lejaun Sheppard as John Brooke, Savannah Stevenson as Marmee, Lydia White as Jo and Liv Andrusier.
Rent: Filmed Live On Broadway – Amazon Prime Video
Rent filmed on its last performances on Broadway in 2008 which you purchase to stream via Amazon Prime Video here. The recording features a cast made up of Adam Kantor, Will Chase, Michael McElroy, Rodney Hicks, Tracie Thoms, Justin Johnston, Renée Elise Goldsberry and Eden Espinosa.
Anything Goes – BBC iPlayer (UK only)
The West End revival of Anything Goes is currently available to watch online in the UK via BBC iPlayer in the UK after previously airing on BBC Two. The production, which previously ran on Broadway, filmed at the Barbican Centre with Sutton Foster and Robert Lindsay leading the cast.
Spongebob The Musical – Paramount Plus
The original Broadway cast of The SpongeBob Musical reunited to film the show for TV. After originally airing on Nickelodeon in 2019, you can stream it now via Paramount Plus (country restrictions may apply). The cast includes Ethan Slater as SpongeBob SquarePants, Gavin Lee as Squidward Q. Tentacles, Danny Skinner as Patrick Star, Brian Ray Norris as Eugene Krabs, Wesley Taylor as Sheldon Plankton, and Christina Sajous as Sandy Cheeks.
Falsettos – BroadwayHD
The 2016 revival of the William Finn and James Lapine musical filmed on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre. It stars Christian Borle, Andrew Rannells, Stephanie J. Block, Brandon Uranowitz. Tracie Thoms, Betsy Wolfe and Anthony Rosenthal. Stream via BroadwayHD.
The King and I – BroadwayHD
The award winning production of The King and I at London Palladium features Kelli O’Hara, Ken Watanabe and Ruthie Ann Miles. Watch it online now via BroadwayHD.
Newsies – Disney+
Newies tells the story of the New York City Newsboys’ Strike of 1899. Newsies: The Broadway Musical featuring Jeremy Jordan is available to watch online on Disney’s Disney+ streaming service here.
The Phantom of the Opera at the Albert Hall – Amazon Prime Video/YouTube
This phenomenally successful stage show was filmed to celebrate its 25th anniversary and is available via Amazon Prime Video here. It’a also available to rent on YouTube here. The lavish production is set in the Victorian splendour of the Royal Albert Hall with stars Ramin Karimloo as The Phantom and Sierra Boggess as Christine plus a supporting cast and orchestra of 200 and special guests.
Miss Saigon – Amazon Prime Video
A recording of the spectacular, sell-out 25th Anniversary Gala Performance of this hit musical is streaming online via Amazon Prime Video.
Ghost Quartet – YouTube (FREE!)
Dave Malloy’s Ghost Quartet has released an original recording of the show recorded live at the McKittrick Hotel in 2015. You can watch it for free on YouTube here.
Cats – Amazon Prime Video & BroadwayHD
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS, the most famous musical of all time, first exploded onto the West End stage in 1981. A filmed version of the stage show from 1998 is available to stream online here with Amazon Prime Video. You can also watch here on BroadwayHD.
42nd Street – BroadwayHD
Filmed live at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in the heart of London’s West End, 42nd Street tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway. The cast for the film includes Emmerdale’s Tom Lister as Julian Marsh, Philip Bertioli as Billy Lawlor, Clare Halse as Peggy Sawyer and Bonnie Langford as Dorothy Brock. Stream via BroadwayHD.
The Wind in the Willows – BroadwayHD
Join Ratty, Badger, Mole and the impulsive Toad as they embark on a series of riotous adventures spiraling from Toad’s insatiable need for speed in The Wind in the Willows Musical. Filmed at the London Palladium, the cast features Rufus Hound, Gary Wilmot, Craig Mather, Simon Lipkin, Neil McDermott and Denise Welch. Stream here via BroadwayHD.
Billy Elliot: The Musical – BroadwayHD
Based on the beloved film and winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Billy Elliot: The Musical Live from London’s West End is a celebration of one of the world’s most popular and successful stage shows. From the creative team behind the original film and music legend Elton John, this story of self-discovery, determination, love, and hope is brought to life in this funny, uplifting, and spectacular experience that you’ll want to experience again and again! Stream here via BroadwayHD.
Fame: the Musical – BroadwayHD
Based on the 1980 phenomenal pop culture film, Fame The Musical is the international smash hit sensation following the lives of students at New York’s High School For The Performing Arts as they navigate their way through the highs and lows, the romances and the heartbreaks and the ultimate elation of life. This performance was filmed in 2020 in London. Stream here via BroadwayHD.
First Date – BroadwayHD
The virtual production of musical First Date starring Samantha Barks and Simon Lipkin is now on BroadwayHD. The piece filmed at Crazy Coqs at the Brasserie Zédel and originally streamed online in October 2020. Samantha Barks and Simon Lipkin lead the cast, joined by Oscar Conlon-Morrey, Nicholas McLean, Danielle Steers and Rufus Kampa. Stream here via BroadwayHD.
She Loves Me – BroadwayHD
She Loves Me follows Amalia and Georg, two parfumerie clerks who aren’t quite the best of friends. Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi, Jane Krakowski and Gavin Creel star in this Broadway revival production from 2016. Stream here via BroadwayHD.
