1 Cats:

Based on a TS Eliot poems, it is being given a modern makeover with a rapping cat.

2 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Biblical story of battling brothers.

3 The Phantom of the Opera: The longest-running show in Broadway history with more than 10,000 performances.

4 Evita: The story of the Argentine political leader Eva Peron.

5 Jesus Christ Superstar: A rock opera depicting the last few days of the life of Jesus.

6 Starlight Express: The story of a child who dreams that his toy train has come to life.

7 Whistle Down the Wind: Based on a 1961 movie, the musical was initially a flop before being reworked.

8 Aspects of Love: Based on a book by David Garnett and famous for the song Love Changes Everything.

9 Sunset Boulevard: It follows the plot of the 1950 movie and the life of faded screen star Norma Desmond.

10 Stephen Ward the Musical: Based on the events of the 1963 Profumo Affair.