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Thelma & Louise: A New Musical
Young Vic (Main House) · 2h 20m
Opened Sep 16, 2026 · Closes Oct 24, 2026
2 Rave
12 Positive
9 Mixed
4 Negative
Critics' Take
Tucker and Lennox earn praise as the iconic duo, but critics are divided on this musical adaptation, with many finding the score underwhelming and the staging unable to match the cinematic original's impact, despite Khouri's faithful book.
Critic Scorecard
27 reviews2 Rave
12 Positive
9 Mixed
4 Negative
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“It’s funny, emotional, uplifting and defiant – with two phenomenal performances from its brilliant Thelma and Louise.”
“Thelma & Louise works as a musical and, more importantly, matters as a comment on why these two made the choices they did.”
“Thelma & Louise ’s road trip keeps going for ever – but now it’s destined to continue as a terrific musical.”
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“Fortunately, with Neko Case in charge of the music and lyrics, the Young Vic’s production is far removed from the usual musical theatre fare offered up in the West End.”
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Audience Scorecard
344 audience reviews
B+
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Showtimes
This Week(Oct 5–11)
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Thelma & Louise: A New Musical?
Tucker and Lennox earn praise as the iconic duo, but critics are divided on this musical adaptation, with many finding the score underwhelming and the staging unable to match the cinematic original's impact, despite Khouri's faithful book. (CriticScore 66/100 from 27 reviews.)
Is Thelma & Louise: A New Musical worth seeing?
Probably, if the material interests you. Critics say Thelma & Louise: A New Musical is worth seeing (66/100 from 27 reviews) — it works best if the premise or cast appeals to you.
What is the CriticScore for Thelma & Louise: A New Musical?
Thelma & Louise: A New Musical has a CriticScore of 66/100 based on 27 professional reviews. This is rated "Worth Seeing".
Is Thelma & Louise: A New Musical still running in London?
Yes, Thelma & Louise: A New Musical is currently playing at Young Vic (Main House) in London. It is scheduled to close on October 24, 2026.
Where is Thelma & Louise: A New Musical playing in London?
Thelma & Louise: A New Musical is playing at Young Vic (Main House).
How long is Thelma & Louise: A New Musical?
Thelma & Louise: A New Musical has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes, including 1 intermission.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Creative Team
- Callie KhouriBook Writer
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 66/100 (27 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Sep 16, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 24, 2026
- Running
- Just opened
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Intermissions
- 1
- Theatre
- Young Vic (Main House)
- Synopsis
- More than thirty years after the Oscar and Golden Globe-winning film, writer Callie Khouri reimagines her iconic road movie, Thelma & Louise, as a brand-new musical.
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
