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Hairspray (2007 / 2008)
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Character |
Edna Turnblad |
| Theatre |
Shaftesbury Theatre |
| Premiere |
30th October 2007 (Previews: 11th October 2007) |
| his run |
11/10/2007 till 25/10/2008 |
| Ended |
booking till April 2009 |
| Awards |
Many of those |
| Plot |
In 1962 Tracy Turnblad is a geeky teenager with big dreams and big hair. When she wins a spot on the local TV programme "The Cornie Collins Show" she is suddenly transferred from an outsider to an irrepressible teenage celebrity. |
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Kismet (2007)
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Character |
Haji, The Poet |
| Theatre |
The London Coliseum |
| Premiere |
27th June 2007 (Previews: 25th June 2007) |
| End |
14th July 2007 |
| Co-Stars |
LeAnne Jones (Tracy Turnblad) remaining cast will be announced soon |
| Plot |
After being kidnapped by a robber who is convinced Haji once cursed him with the loss of his son many years ago, Haji tricks the robber and returns to the bazaar with a purse of gold, just to be arrested and brought to the evil Wazir. Only Wazir's wife Lalume can rescue him from certain death as she has other plans with him. |
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Woman in White on Broadway (2005)
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Character |
Count Fosco |
| Theatre |
Marquis Theatre |
| Premiere |
28th October 2005 (show premiere: 17/11/05) |
| his run |
12th March 2006 (closed before) |
| Ended |
19th February 2006 |
| Plot |
Walter Hartright's life is changed after a chance encounter with a mysterious woman in white, desperate to reveal her secret. When he takes up his position as drawing master to the half sisters Laura Fairlie and Marion, he sees in Laura's face an eerie reflection of the forlorn creature he previously met. |
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Patience (2005)
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Character |
Reginald Bunthorne |
| Theatre |
New York City Opera |
| Performances |
10/09/05 |
15/09/05 |
17/09/05 |
23/09/05 |
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27/09/05 |
30/09/05 |
02/10/05 |
05/09/05 |
| Co-Stars |
Tonna Miller, Jennifer Roderer |
| Misc. |
Michael's New York City Opera debut and Operetta debut. |
| Plot |
Two poets have a huge following of female admirers, who want nothing but them. These two guys though just have eyes for the milkmaid Patience. Patience seems to be the only person not to be impressed by their romantic skills. |
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Woman in White (2005)
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Character |
Count Fosco |
| Theatre |
Palace Theatre |
| Premiere |
10th February 2005 (show premiere: 15/09/04) |
| his run |
30th April 2005 |
| Ended |
25th February 2006 |
| Misc. |
Michael replaces Michael Crawford, who fell ill during the run for a couple of weeks. Michael Crawford is supposed to return in April. |
| Plot |
Walter Hartright's life is changed after a chance encounter with a mysterious woman in white, desperate to reveal her secret. When he takes up his position as drawing master to the half sisters Laura Fairlie and Marion, he sees in Laura's face an eerie reflection of the forlorn creature he previously met. |
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Alone Together (2004)
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Character |
Performer (One-man show) |
| Theatre |
Theatre Royal Haymarket |
| Premiere |
28th September 2004 |
| Previews |
27th September 2004 |
| Ended |
9th October 2004 |
| Co-Stars |
Jason Carr playing the piano |
| Plot |
The performer's life just told through song. How does it feel to be on stage, being a star, deliver, but being completely alone off stage? A little insight on what a performers life can be. |
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2002 - 2003)
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Character |
Caractacus Potts |
| Theatre |
The London Palladium |
| Premiere |
16th April 2002 |
| Previews |
19th March 2002 |
| His run |
19th March 2002 - 19th July 2003 |
| Ended |
4th September 2005 |
| Co-Stars |
Emma Williams (Truly), Anton Rodgers (Grandpa Potts), Brian Blessed (Baron Bomburst), Nichola McAuliffe (Baroness Bomburst), Richard O'Brien (Childcatcher) |
| Plot |
After the death of his wife inventor Caractacus lives with his twins (Jeremy and Jemima) and his father in a windmill. For his children he makes the impossible possible and sells one of his inventions to make money to buy them their an old racing car: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! But also the Baron of Vulgaria has an interest in the car. On his attempts to steal it, he finally kidnaps Grandpa Potts. Will Caractacus be able to rescue Grandpa? Will he fall in love with beautiful Truly? |
| Links |
Our Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Page
The Official Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Website |
Alone Together (2001)
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Character |
Performer (One-man show) |
| Theatre |
The Donmar Warehouse |
| Premiere |
19th September 2001 |
| Previews |
17th September 2001 |
| Ended |
29th September 2001 |
| Co-Stars |
Jason Carr playing the piano |
| Plot |
The performer's life just told through song. How does it feel to be on stage, being a star, deliver, but being completely alone off stage? A little insight on what a performers life can be. |
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Our Alone Together Page
Debbie's and Barbara's Alone Together Website
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Stephen Sondheim's Passion (1996)
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Character |
Giorgio Barchetti |
| Tour |
Theatre Royal Plymouth
17th to 24th February 1996
Palace Theatre Manchester
26th February to 2nd March 1996
Theatre Royal Nottingham
4th to 9th March 2996
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| Theatre |
The Queens Theatre |
| Premiere |
26th March 1996 |
| Previews |
13th March 1996 |
| Ended |
28th September 1996 |
| Co-Stars |
Maria Friedman (Fosca), Helen Hobson (Clara) |
| Plot |
Soldier Giorgio Barchetti lives an affair with married Clara. Life changes for him when he is transferred to a far away outpost. Not only is Clara removed partly from his life, but also does he find himself in the presence of Fosca, His Colonel's ill and very ugly sister. Fosca falls in love with Giorgio and stalks him. Will he be able to keep her away? Or will he succumb to His pity for her and answer her advances? |
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Our Passion Page |
Aspects of Love - New York (1990)
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Character |
Alex Dillingham |
| Theatre |
Broadhurst Theatre |
| Premiere |
08th April 1990 |
| Previews |
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| His run |
08/04/1990 - 29/09/1990 |
| Ended |
2nd March 1991 (after 377 performances) |
| Co-Stars |
Anne Crumb (Rose Vibert), Kevin Colson (George Dillingham) |
| Plot |
17-year-old Alex Dillingham falls in love with older actress Rose Vibert. He convinces her to spend the time till her next engagement with him. After a dream time, she leaves. Two years later they meet again. She has an affair with Alex uncle George. In a passionate musical full of affairs, betrayal and love, you are never sure for whom Alex will finally fall. Rose? Rose and George's daughter Jenny? Or with George's mistress Giulietta? |
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Our Aspects of Love Page |
Aspects of Love - West End (1989 - 1990)
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Character |
Alex Dillingham |
| Theatre |
The Prince of Wales |
| Premiere |
17th April 1989 |
| Previews |
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| His run |
17/04/1989 - January 1990 (date kept changing) |
| Ended |
29th June 1992 (after 1,325 performances) |
| Co-Stars |
Anne Crumb (Rose Vibert), Kevin Colson (George Dillingham) |
| Plot |
17-year-old Alex Dillingham falls in love with older actress Rose Vibert. He convinces her to spend the time till her next engagement with him. After a dream time, she leaves. Two years later they meet again. She has an affair with Alex uncle George. In a passionate musical full of affairs, betrayal and love, you are never sure for whom Alex will finally fall. Rose? Rose and George's daughter Jenny? Or with George's mistress Giulietta? |
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Our Aspects of Love Page |
The Phantom of the Opera (1988 - 1989)
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Character |
Raoul Vicomte de Chagny |
| Theatre |
Her Majesty's Theatre |
| Premiere |
9th October 1986 |
| His run |
12/10/1987 - 10/10/1988 |
| Ended |
still running |
| Co-Stars |
Dave Willetts (Phantom), Claire Moore (Christine), for a short time Sarah Brightman as Christine |
| Plot |
The simple plot: Raoul and Christine (an operatic singer) fall in love with each other. Christine though is not free for Raoul as she is trapped in her gratitude for her teacher - The Phantom of the Opera. He helps her to her first lead role, but of course he wants Christine to himself. After many conflits and confusions the climax sees Christine having to decide the fatal question: Will she stay with the Phantom forever, or will she sacrifice Raoul's life for her own freedom? |
| Links |
Our Phantom of the Opera Page |
Les Misérables (1985 - 1986)
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Character |
Marius Pontmercy |
| Theatre |
The Barbican (premiere)
The Palace (for 18 years)
The Queens (present) |
| Premiere |
8th October 1985 (Barbican Theatre)
4th December 1985 (Palace Theatre) |
| Previews |
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| His run |
08/10/1985 - October 1986 |
| Ended |
still running |
| Co-Stars |
Colm Wilkinson |
| Plot |
Les Misérables is the story of Jean Valjean, who becomes a prisoner through stealing a loaf of bread to rescue His sisters family from starving. Even after being released he still is a prisoner. He breaks His parole, but though he can't be tracked down he has to realise he is never free, no matter how far he flees, no matter how rich he becomes. He will always be prisoner 24601. Will he finally find peace, will he see daughter Cosette find love and happiness? Will he ever find freedom? |
| Links |
Our Les Misérables Page |
The Pirates of Penzance (1985)
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Character |
Frederick, Pirates Apprentice |
| Theatre |
Manchester Opera House |
| Premiere |
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| Previews |
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| His run |
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| Ended |
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| Co-Stars |
Bonny Langford, Paul Nicholas |
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Basingstoke Repertory Theatre (1984)
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Theatre |
Haymarket Theatre Basingstoke
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| Shows |
Sweet Charity
27/09/1984 - 13/10/1984
Lark Rise
01/11/1984 - 17/11/1984
The adventures of Mr. Toad
06/12/1984 - 15/12/1984 |
Godspell (1984)
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Character |
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| Theatre |
Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
| Premiere |
14th July 1984 |
| Ended |
25th August 1984 |
| Co-Stars |
Peter Bruce, Donna Murphy |
| Plot |
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| Our Godspell page |
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