Globalised theatre and the rise of the monster musicals

guardian.co.uk: "There really is no business like showbusiness – at least when it comes to London's track record for blockbuster theatre. Everything about it is appealing – at least if you're an international producer. For while the ring of West End cash registers has been celebrated year on record-breaking year by the industry's annual box office reports, it is the export market in British drama that has recently caught the eye of the financial press.