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BIO

Theatre includes: Blues in the Night (Kiln); Sweet Charity (Donmar Warehouse); Girl From The North Country (The Old Vic/Noël Coward); The Threepenny Opera (NT); Anything Goes (Sheffield/UK Tour); The Bodyguard - Olivier Award nomination, ‘Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical’ (Adelphi); Chicago (Cambridge/Adelphi); Sister Act (London Palladium); Oliver! (Cyprus); I Love You Because (Landor); East (Leicester Curve); West Side Story (Prince of Wales); Tonight’s The Night (Victoria Palace); Rent (Prince of Wales/UK Tour); Fame (UK Tour); Guys And Dolls (Sheffield); Pal Joey (Chichester); Poison (Tricycle); Boogie Nights (Savoy).



Television includes: The Two Wolves; West Side Stories – The Making of a Classic.

Film includes: Hollow.

Recordings include: Girl From the North Country; Sister Act; Chess in Concert; You Are Home, (Anderson and Petty); Tonight’s the Night.

Other work includes: Best of the Rock Musicals (Eventim Apollo); King (Hackney Empire); The World Goes Round (The Other Palace); Rhythm of Life (St. James Theatre); Chess in Concert (Royal Albert Hall) Les Misérables and Jesus Christ Superstar in concert (Jersey).

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STAGE CREDITS

The Prince of Egypt The Prince of Egypt
[West End]
West End Premiere, 2021
Queen Tuya
Blues in the Night Blues in the Night
[West End]
West End Revival, 2019
Cast
The Bodyguard The Bodyguard
[West End]
West End Original Production, 2012
Nicky
Sister Act Sister Act
[West End]
Original London Production, 2009
KT
Ensemble
Tonight's the Night
[West End]
Original London Production, 2003
Dee Dee
Chicago Chicago
[West End]
London Revival, 1997
Velma Kelly [Replacement]

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical

Debbie KurupThe Bodyguard

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Review: FANGIRLS, Lyric Hammersmith Photo
Review: FANGIRLS, Lyric Hammersmith

Australian smash hit Fangirls encapsulates everything it is to be a mega fan of something. A sequin-embellished crusade of obsession and desperation, Yve Blake’s musical stretches from euphoric highs to gutting lows, without ever losing its sense of fun.
BONNIE AND CLYDE THE MUSICAL: FILMED LIVE West Coast Premiere Screening Date Revealed Photo
BONNIE AND CLYDE THE MUSICAL: FILMED LIVE West Coast Premiere Screening Date Revealed

Catch the West Coast premiere screening of BONNIE AND CLYDE THE MUSICAL: FILMED LIVE, featuring Jeremy Jordan and Frances Mayli McCann, on Sunday, July 21 at 3:00pm at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Video: Vanessa Williams Talks Singing New Elton John Songs in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Photo
Video: Vanessa Williams Talks Singing New Elton John Songs in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA

Vanessa Williams stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday to discuss the new musical version of The Devil Wears Prada. She is currently playing the role of Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Streep in the film) in the stage musical, which features an Elton John score. Watch the interview!
Video: Vanessa Williams Shares THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical Borrows Dialogue From th Photo
Video: Vanessa Williams Shares THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical Borrows Dialogue From the Film

Vanessa Williams is now playing the iconic role of Miranda Priestly in the musical adaptation of the film The Devil Wears Prada. Performances are currently underway in the UK's Theatre Royal Plymouth, prior to a run in the West End in October. Check out a video of her discussing the show here!
Video: Vanessa Williams is Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Teaser Photo
Video: Vanessa Williams is Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Teaser

Get a first look at Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA in the teaser video here!
Video: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Comes To Life In New Shorts for West End Debut Photo
Video: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Comes To Life In New Shorts for West End Debut

The cast of The Devil Wears Prada's West End run was announced earlier this week and to gear up for their London debut, the show has released video shorts of the cast in action. 
Georgie Buckland, Amy Di Bartolomeo, and More Join THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical Photo
Georgie Buckland, Amy Di Bartolomeo, and More Join THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical

The Devil Wears Prada has announced additional casting for its upcoming production. Learn more here!
Jeremy Jordan-Led BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL Filmed in London to Stream Photo
Jeremy Jordan-Led BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL Filmed in London to Stream

Bonnie & Clyde the Musical: Filmed Live will be available to stream online on demand from 9 am ET (2pm GMT) on Monday 24 June 2024. Learn more about how to stream the musical here!
Review Roundup: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Opens at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Photo
Review Roundup: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Opens at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

See what the critics are saying about La Cage aux Folles at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Extends at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Photo
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Extends at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Due to popular demand, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced an extra week for its new production of La Cage aux Folles, with 8 added performances from Monday 18 – Saturday 23 September 2023.
Photos: First Look at LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Photo
Photos: First Look at LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

All new photos have been released from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, now playing at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. The musical features a book by Harvey Fierstein, with Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman, based on the play by Jean Poiret.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Photo
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

La Cage Aux Folles runs at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre from 29 July to 16 September 2023. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reveals Cast For LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Photo
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reveals Cast For LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced full cast and creative team for their forthcoming production of the show-stopping classic musical La Cage aux Folles (29 July – 16 September, press night 8 August 2023).
Photos: THE CHER SHOW Celebrates Opening Night in Brighton at The Royal Pavilion Ice Photo
Photos: THE CHER SHOW Celebrates Opening Night in Brighton at The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink

The brand-new production of The Cher Show starring Debbie Kurup, Danielle Steers, and Millie O’Connell, opened at Theatre Royal Brighton on Tuesday 1 November for a 2 week residency, playing until Saturday 12 November 2022. To celebrate the arrival of the show in town, the three Chers paid a visit to the newly opened iconic Brighton landmark The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink. Check out photos here!
THE CHER SHOW Opens at at Theatre Royal Brighton Next Week Photo
THE CHER SHOW Opens at at Theatre Royal Brighton Next Week

Brand-new production of The Cher Show starring Debbie Kurup (The Bodyguard, Girl From The North Country), Danielle Steers (Bat Out of Hell, SIX) and Millie O'Connell (SIX, Rent) is arrives at Theatre Royal Brighton for two weeks from Tuesday 1 to Saturday 12 November 2022.
Review: THE CHER SHOW, Festival Theatre Edinburgh Photo
Review: THE CHER SHOW, Festival Theatre Edinburgh

Music icon turned Hollywood royalty, the Grammy®, Oscar®, Emmy® and Golden Globe® award-winning Queen of re-invention has conquered it all. It’s now time to turn back time with this fiercely fabulous kick-ass new musical, from the writer of Jersey Boys.
Review: THE CHER SHOW, The Kings Theatre Glasgow Photo
Review: THE CHER SHOW, The Kings Theatre Glasgow

When a musical has to provide a pre-show warning of flashing lights, loud music and strobing effects, you know that’s a recipe for a wonderful night out for those who are strong enough. What would you expect from a musical based on a legendary global artist who does not have the term “subtle” in her vocabulary.
Photos: All New Photos of THE CHER SHOW on Tour Ahead of its 100th Performance Photo
Photos: All New Photos of THE CHER SHOW on Tour Ahead of its 100th Performance

The Cher Show UK and Ireland tour has released all new photos to celebrate the 100th performance which will take place tomorrow, Saturday 13 August, at Milton Keynes Theatre.
THE CHER SHOW Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre, 9- 13 August Photo
THE CHER SHOW Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre, 9- 13 August

A brand-new production of The Cher Show starring Debbie Kurup, Danielle Steers and Millie O'Connell is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre  09 – 13 August.
VIDEO: First Look at the UK and Ireland Tour of THE CHER SHOW Photo
VIDEO: First Look at the UK and Ireland Tour of THE CHER SHOW

All new video footage has been released from The Cher Show UK and Ireland tour, which opened at Curve, Leicester on Tuesday 19 April and will continue through to 1 April 2023.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Debbie Kurup been in?

Debbie Kurup has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Debbie Kurup been in?

Debbie Kurup has appeared on London's West End in 8 shows.

What was Debbie Kurup's first West End show?

Debbie Kurup's first West End show was Chicago which opened in 1997

What awards has Debbie Kurup been nominated for?

and Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Bodyguard.

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