6 Musicals coming to Singapore this 2018 to catch with your beau

6 Exciting musicals coming to Singapore to catch with your beau

Shona Menon

15 May 2018

updated the 16 May 2018 à 18:15

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Legally Blonde
A popular slumber party chic flick, this feel-good film is back better than ever with upbeat tunes and show-stopping choreography. Originally played by Reese Witherspoon, this musical adaptation stays true to its blockbuster counterpart with just an added touch of sass.

When: 10 – 27 May
Where: The Mastercard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands
Get tickets here.

Photo: Marina Bay Sands
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Shakespeare in the Park – Julius Caesar
A modern take on a classic play, this rendition of Julius Caesar will star a female lead. Grab your other half along and enjoy a romantic evening cuddling up under the stars at Fort Canning Park while enjoying a stellar performance.

When: 2 – 27 May
Where: Fort Canning Park
Get tickets here.

Photo: Singapore Repertory Theatre
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The Lion King
Since its debut in Singapore back in 2011, we definitely can’t get enough of the epic and jaw-dropping sets and costumes of The Lion King musical. Starring a talented ensemble from South Africa, immerse yourself in this Disney classic and don’t forget to sing along to the tunes of Hakuna Matata and Can You Feel The Love Tonight.

When: 27 June - 5 August
Where: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Get tickets here.

Photo: Marina Bay Sands
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Mamma Mia
If you haven’t already heard, Mama Mia 2 will be coming out in theatres this July and what better way to belt out the tunes of ABBA than at a smashing musical? Following the same premise as the original film, this time you’ll be able to enjoy the live tunes and dance along at this energising theatrical event.

When: 3 - 18 November
Where: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Get tickets here.

Photo: Marina Bay Sands
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TORUK – The First Flight by Cirque Du Soleil
Nothing will get your relationship soaring than live acrobatic stunts and cutting-edge cinematic visuals. Inspired by the world’s highest grossing film, Avatar, this theatrical performance will depict the prequel of the Avatar movie, before humans arrived on Pandora. With the fusion of the largest theatrical producer and an Oscar-winning film, this production is definitely not one to miss.

When: 24 May – 3 June
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium

Get tickets here.

Photo: Vizpro
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Dragonflies
Returning by popular demand, Dragonflies received eight nominations at the 2018 Straits Times Life! Theatre Awards and took home the biggest awards, Best Script and Production of the Year. Starring some of Singapore’s biggest names, this moving performance is great to indulge in some local talent.

When: 18 May – 3 June
Where: Victoria Theatre
Get tickets here.

Photo: Pandemonium (Facebook)

Ditch the cliched movie and dinner dates; these exciting theatrical shows will be elevating your relationship to new heights.

Jazzing up your relationship can be a little challenging – especially when your only date options are either watching a movie or enjoying a candlelit dinner. Leave those cliched plans behind and get in touch with your artsy-fartsy side by enjoying an exhilarating musical or play with your other half.

With the line-up of theatrical shows constantly updating in Singapore, we’ve put together a list of shows that are currently playing. Whether you want to get dressed up in a cocktail dress or lounge around on a picnic mat, there are a plethora of shows to catch in town these few months.

From local productions to internationally-acclaimed musicals, take a pick from the gallery above and enjoy a romantic night with your sweetheart!

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