1980s West
End Musicals
1980s Popular British TV Shows(That were also popular in the US)
1980s Music
of the UK
100

This musical may inspire spontaneous tap dancing when on a certain numbered street in the city.

What is 42nd Street?

100

This TV show, beginning in 1982, was the show that sparked its spin-off series, Frasier

What is Cheers?

100

This artist most likely is never gonna give you up.

Who is Rick Astley?

200

This show is a nightmare for all but James Bulleri

What is Cats?

200

Starring Tom Selleck, this private investigator show took place in Hawaii.

What is Magnum, P.I.?

200

This band wrote Livin' on a Prayer

Who is Bon Jovi?

300

This French-titled show appeared in the West End in 1986 and was referred to as "a gay anthem."

What is La Cage aux Folles

300

Featuring the Annie Get Your Gun 1999 Broadway revival star, Tom Wopat, this TV show followed the adventures of the Duke boys of Hazzard County (that's a big hint)

What is the Dukes of Hazzard?

300

Known for its popular sexy sax solo, Careless Whisper was written by this pop artist.

Who is George Michael?

400

This Rodgers and Hammerstein west end revival was put up in 1980. A 2019 Broadway revival of it featured a CAP alum.

What is Oklahoma!?

400

This detective series uses a play on words regarding the two characters' last names and is also what you would call an honest conversation with someone.

What is Hart to Hart?

400

This music of this "big shot" (wink-wink-nudge-nudge) was featured in CAP21's composer project, Goodnight, My Angel.

Who is Billy Joel?

500

This Andrew Lloyd Webber show about a steam engine opened in the West End in 1984 and is performed fully on roller skates.

What is Starlight Express?

500

This crime show starring Angela Lansbury plays re-runs on Hallmark that my mother watches almost every morning.

What is Murder, She Wrote?

500

Before Sting was just Sting, he was a part of this band.

Who is The Police?