An A – Z of musical theatre

From early ballad operas to today's West End blockbusters via burlesque, musical comedy and rock operas, explore an A to Z of musical theatre through our fascinating collection of costumes, designs, posters, photography, orchestral scores, song books, programmes and much more.

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Background image: (Detail) Photograph of The Phantom of the Opera, 1998, Her Majesty's Theatre, London, England. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London