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BIO

Currently starring as Jimmy Early in the dazzling, multi award winning hit musical Dreamgirls, and previous theatre credits include the original West End productions of Be More Chill (Shaftesbury); Come From Away (Phoenix); Heathers (Theatre Royal Haymarket); Motown the Musical (Shaftesbury); and On the Town (Regents Park).



Television and Film includes: Artemis Fowl and Cinderella (Disney); Marriage of Reason and Squalor (Sky Arts); Greta (Metropolitan Films).

Other credits include: Dirty Dancing (UK tour); My Fair Lady; Guys and Dolls; Hamlet; King Lear; Much Ado About Nothing; Meet Me in St Louis; Othello (New Harmony Theatre) and productions with The Milwaukee Ballet, Nashville Ballet and Ballet Soul..

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2021
Performer (Standby)

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2016
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]


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Review Roundup: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Eventim Apollo

See what the critics are saying about Shrek the Musical at Eventim Apollo. Learn more about the show and read the reviews for the West End production.
London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from £15, £25 or £35

London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35
Save up to 48% on SHREK THE MUSICAL at the Eventim Apollo

You don’t have to go Far Far Away to find an unforgettable experience at London’s legendary Eventim Apollo; Shrek the Musical – a Shrektacular stage adaptation of the blockbuster movie-save up to 48%! 
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL, King's Theatre

Join Shrek and his trusty sidekick Donkey as they set out on a quest to defeat the fearsome dragon and rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona. With a heart-warming story and a cast of unforgettable characters, this musical extravaganza is a journey you won't want to miss.
Exclusive 48hr Presale for SHREK THE MUSICAL, at the Eventim Apollo

You don’t have to go Far Far Away to find an unforgettable experience at London’s legendary Eventim Apollo; Shrek the Musical – a Shrektacular stage adaptation of the blockbuster movie.
SHREK THE MUSICAL Will Transfer to the Eventim Apollo in July 2024

The award-winning Broadway and West End hit show Shrek the Musical, currently thrilling audiences on tour, will transfer to the iconic Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith for six weeks only from 19 July 2024.
Review: SHREK: THE MUSICAL, New Wimbledon Theatre

The touring production of Shrek The Musical brings the fairy-tale-inspired story to life.
Photos/Video: First Look at SHREK THE MUSICAL UK Tour

All new video footage and photos have been released for the UK touring production of Shrek The Musical which opened at Theatre Royal Plymouth on Friday 21 July.
Cherece Richards and More Join the UK and Ireland Tour of SHREK THE MUSICAL; Full Cast Revealed!

The full cast line up for Shrek The Musical has been announced. Rising star Cherece Richards (Once on This Island, Regent's Park Theatre) will make her debut in a principal role as the Dragon.
Photos: All New Portraits of the Cast of SHREK THE MUSICAL UK Tour

All new photos have been released of some of the principal cast in character ahead of the upcoming Shrek The Musical UK and Ireland Tour.
Antony Lawrence, Joanne Clifton, James Gillan, and Brandon Lee Sears Will Lead UK Tour of SHREK THE MUSICAL

The principal cast has been announced for the brand-new production of Shrek the Musical, starring Anthony Lawrence (Shrek), Joanne Clifton (Princess Fiona), James Gillan (Lord Faquaad) and Brandon Lee Sears (Donkey). Opening at Theatre Royal Plymouth on 21 July 2023, the  musical will tour through to April 2024 to a total of 31 venues.  
Michael D. Xavier, Simon Bailey, Emma Kingston & More to Take Part in Christmas Concert at The Actor's Church

A stellar line-up of 12 musical theatre Stars, along with host Michael D. Xavier, will bring festive stardust and glitter to Covent Garden's The Actor's Church on the Sunday before Christmas, as they perform in a special concert in aid of Children with Cancer UK (CwCUK) accompanied by the students of MX Masterclass (MXM).
Review: DREAMGIRLS, King's Theatre, Glasgow

What did our critic think of DREAMGIRLS at King's Theatre, Glasgow?
BWW Review: DREAMGIRLS, New Wimbledon Theatre

Based loosely on the story of The Supremes, Dreamgirls originated on Broadway back in 1981 and went on to impress the West End a few years ago. Now on a UK tour, the show continues to sparkle. Read our critic's review.
'Meant to Be Yours' From HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Hits Spotify's 'Viral Top 50'

Heathers has found its way back to the charts... thanks to TikTok. Ghostlight Records just announced that the track 'Meant to Be Yours' from Heathers the Musical: Original West End Cast Recording hit Spotify's 'Viral Top 50' chart in 31 countries.
UK Tour of DREAMGIRLS Heads to Milton Keynes Theatre

Dreamgirls stars Nicole Raquel Dennis as Effie White with Sharlene Hector performing the role at certain performances. Milton Keynes actress Natalie Kassanga will play the role of Deena Jones at Milton Keynes Theatre, her hometown venue.
Cast Announced For DREAMGIRLS UK Tour

The full cast has been released for Dreamgirls, as it embarks on its first ever tour of the UK, opening at the Liverpool Empire Theatre this December before visiting cities right across the country throughout 2022 and into 2023.
Grace Mouat and Nathania Ong Join BE MORE CHILL in the West End

Be More Chill has announced two new cast members for the final 5 weeks in its strictly limited 10 week run at The Shaftesbury Theatre; Grace Mouat [& Juliet, SIX the Musical] will play Chloe Valentine and Mountview graduate Nathania Ong, making her professional debut, will play Jenna Rolan.
COME FROM AWAY Further Extends In The West End

As hit musical Come From Away celebrates its 300th performance and 300,000th visitor in the UK, the Olivier Award-winning a?oeBest New Musicala?? announces that it will further extend its hugely successful run in the West End until 23 May 2020.
David Thaxton Joins COME FROM AWAY in London

David Thaxton is joining the cast of Come From Away in London! Thaxton will take on the role of Kevin T/Garth and Others, replacing David Shannon from 9 September.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Brandon Lee Sears been in?

Brandon Lee Sears has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Brandon Lee Sears been in?

Brandon Lee Sears has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Brandon Lee Sears's first West End show?

Brandon Lee Sears's first West End show was Motown the Musical which opened in 2016

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