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STAGE CREDITS

The Wild Party The Wild Party
[West End]
West End Revival, 2017
Queenie [Replacement]
Children of Eden
[West End]
Original London Production, 1991
Performer
Apples
[West End]
Original London Production, 1989
Performer
Mack & Mabel
[West End]
London Concert Revival, 1988
Performer
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Eponine, Whore
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[West End]
Original London Production, 1985
Whore, Eponine
Starlight Express
[West End]
Original London Production, 1984
Performer

Movies

The Wildcats of St. Trinian's
[ 1980 ] Angela Hall, Princess Roxanne
Secrets & Lies
[ 1996 ] Young Mother
The Road to Ithaca
[ 1999 ] Eleni
Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary
[ 2010 ] Eponine - 1985 Cast
Les Misérables
[ 2012 ] Whore 1
Devil's Tower
[ 2014 ] Kim
Long Forgotten Fields
[ 2016 ] Sue Foster
Locked Down
[ 2021 ] Neighbour

TV Shows

Dream Team
Dawn Daniel-Spears

Awards and Nominations


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production

Frances RuffelleLes Miserables


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1987 - Best Debut Performance

Frances Ruffelle, Les Miserables


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1987 - Performance

Frances Ruffelle, Les Misérables


winner
Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Frances Ruffelle, Les Misérables

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ALMOST MIDNIGHT to Celebrate Broadway's 11 O'Clock Numbers at The Green Room 42 Photo
ALMOST MIDNIGHT to Celebrate Broadway's 11 O'Clock Numbers at The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2026

The Green Room 42 will present Almost Midnight, a one-night concert celebrating the Broadway eleven o'clock number, featuring a cast of 18 performers and music direction by Noah Turner.
LET'S GET SCHOOLED Will Celebrate Broadway's Favorite School Musicals at The Green Ro Photo
LET'S GET SCHOOLED Will Celebrate Broadway's Favorite School Musicals at The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026

The Green Room 42 will present Let's Get Schooled, a cabaret featuring Broadway performers from SCHOOL OF ROCK, ONCE, TREVOR, and more, celebrating school-themed musicals in person and via livestream.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Names New CEO and Deputy Artistic Director in 75th Anniver Photo
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Names New CEO and Deputy Artistic Director in 75th Anniversary Year
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced Henry Filloux-Bennett as Chief Executive and Sam Hardie as Deputy Artistic Director, joining Artistic Director Alan Cumming. The theatre also opened its Explorers Garden free to the public to mark its 75th anniversary.
Frances Ruffelle, Sally George, and Alan Cumming's I CAN DIE TOO Will Premiere at Pit Photo
Frances Ruffelle, Sally George, and Alan Cumming's I CAN DIE TOO Will Premiere at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

Tony Award winner Frances Ruffelle and Olivier Award winner Stephen Ashfield will star in I CAN DIE TOO, a new play with music co-written by Ruffelle, Sally George, and Alan Cumming, at Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
Alan Cumming Will Lead First Season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatr Photo
Alan Cumming Will Lead First Season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025

Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director, Alan Cumming has announced his highly anticipated inaugural season of exciting programming for 2026, which will coincide with the 75th anniversary of the celebrated Scottish Highland Theatre.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 13, 2025 - Trisha Paytas To Join BEETLEJUICE and M Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 13, 2025 - Trisha Paytas To Join BEETLEJUICE and More
by - Oct 13, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Video: LES MISERABLES Stars of Past and Present Unite in London for 40th Anniversary Photo
Video: LES MISERABLES Stars of Past and Present Unite in London for 40th Anniversary
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 10, 2025

LES MISÉRABLES celebrated its 40th Birthday in London’s West End with a special charity gala performance, featuring a company of nearly 100 performers.   The star-studded line up of guest artists included Patti LuPone, Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Samantha Barks, Matt Lucas, Frances Ruffelle. Watch the epic finale here!
Patti LuPone, Michael Ball and More to Join LES MISÉRABLES Gala Performance Photo
Patti LuPone, Michael Ball and More to Join LES MISÉRABLES Gala Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025

LES MISÉRABLES will celebrate its 40th Birthday in London’s West End with a special charity gala performance featuring Patti LuPone, Michael Ball and more. Learn more here!
GREAT BIG STUFF: A TRIBUTE TO DAVID YAZBEK to Play at Green Room 42 Photo
GREAT BIG STUFF: A TRIBUTE TO DAVID YAZBEK to Play at Green Room 42
by Emmy Rice - Aug 23, 2025

Great Big Stuff: A Tribue to David Yazbek is coming to the Green Room 42. The performance will take place at Sunday, August 31 at 9:30 PM. See here for more details!
EVERYDAY ENCHANTED'S HOLIDAY PRINCESS SING-ALONG is Coming to The Green Room 42 Photo
EVERYDAY ENCHANTED'S HOLIDAY PRINCESS SING-ALONG is Coming to The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present Everyday Enchanted's Holiday Princess Sing-Along. Sing and dance along with the Ice Queen, Mermaid Princess, and more of your favorite characters in this interactive cabaret for the whole family. Learn more!
LxL Production Co. To Present Inaugural Green Room 42 Cabaret Photo
LxL Production Co. To Present Inaugural Green Room 42 Cabaret
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2025

LxL Productions, a New York City-based production company, will produce its inaugural cabaret, 'A Golden Hour,' on July 23, 2025, at 9:30 p.m. EDT at The Green Room 42.
CRASHING OUT CABARET Comes to The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
CRASHING OUT CABARET Comes to The Green Room 42 This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present Crashing Out on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 9:30pm EDT. Producers Alison Allwine and Julie Lucido have gathered their favorite support group from coast-to-coast, for one night only, to sing their way through life's ups and downs.
A TRIBUTE TO HAMILTON: A DECADE OF LEGACY Comes to The Green Room 42 in April Photo
A TRIBUTE TO HAMILTON: A DECADE OF LEGACY Comes to The Green Room 42 in April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present HamilTen: A Decade of Legacy, a spectacular 10th-anniversary tribute to Hamilton, celebrating the music, the legacy, and the revolution that redefined Broadway.
GOTTA SING With Kenneth Gartman Comes To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
GOTTA SING With Kenneth Gartman Comes To The Green Room 42 This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present “Gotta Sing with Kenneth Gartman” on Saturday, March 29th at 1:00 pm. Host and Music Director Kenneth Gartman shines a light on some of NYC's best musical theatre talent each month in a cabaret series - Gotta Sing.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2025

Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals for Buena Vista Social Club, which included special guests Lin-Manuel Miranda, Eva Longoria, John Leguizamo, Ariana DeBose, Sara Bareilles, and more!
Rachel Green Comes to The Green Room 42 Photo
Rachel Green Comes to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present Rachel Green in I've Gotta Be Me. Rachel Green takes you on a funny, sexy and whimsical journey through her life via storytelling, standup comedy, singing and violin.
Divina De Campo Will Host 15th Annual Offies Photo
Divina De Campo Will Host 15th Annual Offies
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

Drag-artist superstar Divina De Campo will host the 15th anniversary Offies on Monday 17th March at Westminster Hall. Learn more about the event and find out how to attend here!
HERMAN SINGS HERMAN Comes To The Green Room 42 In March Photo
HERMAN SINGS HERMAN Comes To The Green Room 42 In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present Michelle Beth Herman in Before the Parade Passes By: Herman Sings Herman on March 2nd, 2025. Featuring beloved songs from Mame, Hello, Dolly!, La Cage aux Folles, Mack and Mabel, and more.
Bligh Voth and Joel de Candio to Present THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS at The Green Room 42 Photo
Bligh Voth and Joel de Candio to Present THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Bligh Voth and Joel de Candio, along with pianist Nolan Bonvouloir, will bring back THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS for one more night at The Green Rom 42. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cult Classics Cabaret Set for The Green Room 42 Photo
Cult Classics Cabaret Set for The Green Room 42
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present “Celebrating Musicals Too Bold for the Mainstream” where up-and-coming talents tackle cult classics this month. Learn more about the performance here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Frances Ruffelle been in?

Frances Ruffelle has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Frances Ruffelle been in?

Frances Ruffelle has appeared on London's West End in 7 shows.

What was Frances Ruffelle's first West End show?

Frances Ruffelle's first West End show was Starlight Express which opened in 1984

What awards has Frances Ruffelle been nominated for?

Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Les Miserables, Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Les Miserables, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Les Misérables and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Les Misérables.

What awards has Frances Ruffelle won?

Frances Ruffelle has won several awards including the Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for Les Miserables, the Best Debut Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Les Miserables, and the Performance Award at the Theatre World Awards for Les Misérables.

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