Rachel Zegler performing Evita at West End Live 2025 will be among the highlights as the free annual event returns to Trafalgar Square on June 21 and 22. Organizers have unveiled the full roster of shows and stars set to appear at this year’s special 20th anniversary weekend in central London.
Rachel Zegler Joins Star-Studded West End Live Line-Up
This year’s edition of West End Live, organized by the Society of London Theatre and Westminster City Council, promises an impressive showcase for musical theatre fans. Rachel Zegler, alongside the cast from Jamie Lloyd’s new staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, is slated to perform, drawing attention as a centerpiece act for the festivities. Their appearance underscores the event‘s commitment to celebrating major West End productions and top theatrical talent.
Evita joins a robust selection of musicals, including crowd favorites like The Addams Family, Hamilton, Les Misérables, Wicked, Back to the Future the Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Matilda the Musical, Disney’s The Lion King, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, and Mamma Mia! Other notable shows participating are The Book of Mormon, Cabaret, Clueless, Fiddler on the Roof, Operation Mincemeat, Oliver!, and many more. The varied line-up spans both new and long-running hit shows, ensuring diverse performances for all attendees.
In addition, recently announced appearances include groups and productions such as 101 Dalmatians, Janie Dee’s Beautiful World Cabarets, the National Youth Music Theatre, and This Is My Family, widening the range of theatre experiences available across the weekend.
Special Concert Marks Two Decades of West End Live
Sunday afternoon at the event will feature a notable 20th anniversary concert, produced and curated by Westway Music. This concert will bring together an array of celebrated theatre artists such as Madalena Alberto, Aimie Atkinson, Cassidy Janson, Jenna Lee-James, Kayleigh McKnight, Lee Mead, Johndeep More, Natalie Paris, Tobias Turley, and Marisha Wallace.
The special performance is designed as a retrospective, revisiting standout musicals from West End Live’s history like Beautiful, Carousel, Dreamgirls, Frozen, Heathers, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, & Juliet, Once, Rent, and We Will Rock You. Attendees can anticipate a musical journey through two decades of West End entertainment, presented by the city’s esteemed theatre community.
Hosts and Presenters for 2025
Hosting duties for the event‘s two days are divided among well-known West End figures. On Saturday, audiences will be welcomed by drag artist, singer, and actor Divina de Campo (noted for RuPaul’s Drag Race, The SpongeBob Musical, and Chicago) and stage performer Hannah Lowther (Heathers, Six The Musical). Sunday’s sessions feature Pop Idol winner and West End star Zoe Birkett (Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, The Bodyguard) and musical theatre actor Oliver Tompsett (A Knight’s Tale, & Juliet), each bringing their own experience and style to the proceedings.
What to Expect from West End Live 2025
West End Live traditionally attracts thousands of musical theatre enthusiasts for two days of free, live entertainment every June. This year’s event maintains its open format, scheduled for Saturday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, June 22, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. in Trafalgar Square. The 2025 line-up promises a remarkable blend of returning favorites and fresh performances, appealing to fans of classics and newer productions alike.
Event organizers are partnering with Nimbus Disability and the Access Card to enhance access, updating their viewing areas and entrances to ensure all attendees can enjoy the performances. Support from the Mayor of London continues to strengthen West End Live’s standing as a flagship cultural celebration each summer.
Last year’s West End Live featured acclaimed performances from The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Hadestown, Mean Girls, and MJ The Musical, reflecting the high standard audiences can expect again in 2025. With Rachel Zegler, Jamie Lloyd, Hannah Lowther, Oliver Tompsett, Zoe Birkett, and many more leading the line-up, the upcoming anniversary event is poised to be a memorable occasion for both performers and fans in London’s vibrant theatre scene.
