It’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2019? Over the next month we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 14 categories for our Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2019.

• Read on for nominees for the monsta for Best New Musical of the year. 2018 winner: Eugenius

1. & Juliet at Shaftesbury Theatre Review and Tickets

2. Dear Evan Hansen at Noel Coward Theatre Broadway Review and Tickets

3. MUSIK at Leicester Square Theatre Review and Tickets

4. The View UpStairs at Soho Theatre Review

5. Vulvarine at VAULT Festival Review

• Who should win? Tell us in the comments below or email us at neildurham3@gmail.com. Want to know why we like this shortlist? Click on the tags to read our reviews. Winner revealed 30/12/19.
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