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Cleo Laine

Birth Place: Middlesex, ENGLAND

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Concert Revival, 1992
Night Club Singer

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1988
Witch

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1985
Princess Puffer/Angela Prysock

The Princess Puffer / Miss Angela Prysock

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Princess Puffer/Angela Prysock

[West End]
Original London Production, 1980
Performer

[Broadway]
1977
Performer

[West End]
London Revival, 1971
Julie

[Regional (UK)]
World Premiere, 1968
Performer

[London Fringe]
Original London Production, 1965
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 1962
Cindy-Ella, Mammy, Mr. Abednigo, Pigmee, Lord Chamberlain

[West End]
Original London Production, 1958
Mrs. Yajnavalkya


Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Cleo Laine , The Mystery of Edwin Drood

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Lorna Dallas To Debut New Show SNAPSHOTS At Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024

Lorna Dallas will present her new show, SNAPSHOTS, at Chelsea Table + Stage this fall. The performance will feature a selection of songs and stories from her career. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute " It's a Quiz!
by Rob Lester - Oct 1, 2024

What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.
100 BLACK WOMEN WHO HAVE MADE A MARK Comes to Leicester Gallery
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

100 BLACK WOMEN WHO HAVE MADE A MARK is a new art exhibition created and produced by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage in Leicester that will run at Leicester Gallery from October 1st 2024 to January 4th 2025. 
LORNA DALLAS: SNAPSHOTS Comes to Crazy Coqs in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2024

Lorna Dallas will bring her latest musical offering, “Snapshots” to Crazy Coqs for two nights only.
The Invisible Theatre's Susan Claassen to Step Down as Managing Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2024

The Invisible Theatre Managing Artistic Director Susan Claassen will pass “the torch” of Artistic Leadership to Betsy Kruse Craig, Associate Managing Artistic Director.
Review: Rian Keating is a Masterful Storyteller in WOMANSONGS at Don't Tell Mama
by Ricky Pope - Mar 9, 2024

Rian Keating's stories are very careful observations of what it means to be kind, strong, nurturing, independent, and free. It is a feminist show from a source you wouldn’t immediately expect. He tells stories about teachers, mentors, and family members that are vivid and empowering. We should all be so lucky to have such women in our lives.
Robert Klein and Julie Gold Among The 14 Honorees At The 39th Annual BISTRO AWARDS GALA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024

Celebrate the musical and comedy artistry of Robert Klein, Julie Gold, and more at the 39th Annual Bistro Awards Gala on April 1 at Gotham Comedy Club. Hosted by Steve Hayes, the event honors exceptional artists with performances and special awards.
Lorna Dallas Comes To Chelsea Table + Stage In February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024

Chelsea Table + Stage will present Lorna Dallas in her new show “Glamorous Nights and Rainy Days” on Sunday, February 25 at 7:00 PM.
Sierra Madre Playhouse To Celebrate 100th Anniversary With Diverse Slate Of Programming In Spring 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2023

Sierra Madre Playhouse is gearing up to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a diverse lineup of programming in Spring 2024.
BBC to Run Extensive Shakespeare Season to Celebrate 400th Anniversary of First Folio
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 11, 2023

The BBC is celebrating this extraordinary anniversary with an ambitious season of content across TV, Radio, BBC iPlayer & BBC Sounds exploring why, 400 years on, Shakespeare's relevance and influence is as strong as ever. A wealth of programming featuring major actors and leading experts, including new documentaries, performance, music, drama, comedy, news coverage and the best of the BBC archive, as well as special items on flagship BBC shows, will celebrate the man, his world and his timeless writing.
Rian Keating to Return to Don't Tell Mama with WOMANSONGS Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2023

Rian Keating will return to Don't Tell Mama with Womansongs. Join the 2023 MAC Award Winner for a night of powerful performances beginning this month.
Off Broadway Cast Recording Of THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HEATHER To Be Released On JAY Records
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2023

Raise Your Hands! The Off Broadway cast recording of The Gospel According to Heather, a new musical with a book, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon. will be released on JAY Records. Produced by John Yap, the recording will feature the original cast of the Off Broadway production who gathered this week at Manhattan Studios to lay down the tracks.
Choreographer Dougie Squires OBE MVO Dies at 91
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023

The legendary choreographer Dougie Squires OBE MVO died peacefully on Sunday night, 21 May.
Review: Lorna Dallas Divinely Displays GLAMOROUS NIGHTS AND RAINY DAYS at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - May 19, 2023

Glamorous Nights and Rainy Days is cabaret of the highest order in the incomparable hands of Lorna Dallas.
Interview: Lorna Dallas of GLAMOROUS NIGHTS AND RAINY DAYS at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - May 10, 2023

Award-winning cabaret star returns to NYC with a new show and a great interview.
Lorna Dallas Returns To NYC Stage With GLAMOROUS NIGHTS AND RAINY DAYS at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 24, 2023

Award winner Lorna Dallas is making a welcome return to the New York Stage in Barry Kleinbort/Christopher Denny helmed new musical cabaret.
Rubicon Theatre Company to Present UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: AMANDA McBROOM IN CONCERT in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 22, 2023

Rubicon Theatre of Ventura will present the first event in the company's May Concert series on Saturday, May 13 at 7 p.m. – “AMANDA McBROOM: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL.” The legendary singer-songwriter and actress will captivate audiences with her stunning voice and masterful songwriting in an intimate and unforgettable performance.
Liza Pulman and Joe Stilgoe Bring A COUPLE OF SWELLS to The Duchess Theatre in London in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2023

In a musical match made in theatrical heaven, Liza Pulman and Joe Stilgoe are A COUPLE OF SWELLS.  The show features some of the most loved songs from the Great American Songbook, all-time favourites from Bernstein, Berlin, Rodgers & Hart and more, all given a contemporary spin and sprinkled with heaps of humour and sizzling chemistry.
Lorna Dallas to Bring GLAMOROUS NIGHTS AND RAINY DAYS to The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023

The Laurie Beechman Theatre will present Lorna Dallas in her latest musical feast, “Glamorous Nights and Rainy Days,” in a two-night engagement - Saturday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 17 - both shows at 7pm.
MERBOY - A Queer Retelling of The Little Mermaid Will Open in London This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2023

Campfire Theatre will present a queer retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic, The Little Mermaid, as Merboy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Cleo Laine been in?

Cleo Laine has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Cleo Laine been in?

Cleo Laine has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.

What was Cleo Laine's first West End show?

Cleo Laine's first West End show was Valmouth which opened in 1958

What awards has Cleo Laine been nominated for?

and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Mystery of Edwin Drood.

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