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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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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Extends Run in the West End Photo
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Extends Run in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

The Devil Wears Prada will extend its run once again at the Dominion Theatre, with tickets on sale through 3 January 2026. Learn more about the show here!
Vanessa Williams Will Take Break From THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Following Her Mother's Pa Photo
Vanessa Williams Will Take Break From THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Following Her Mother's Passing
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2025

Vanessa Williams will take a break from The Devil Wears Prada following the passing of her mother. Debbie Kurup will take over the role of Miranda Priestly in Williams' absence.
BONNIE & CLYDE Starring Jeremy Jordan and Frances Mayli McCann Comes to Cinemas in 20 Photo
BONNIE & CLYDE Starring Jeremy Jordan and Frances Mayli McCann Comes to Cinemas in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

Bonnie and Clyde the Musical, starring Tony-Nominee Jeremy Jordan and Olivier-Nominee Frances Mayli McCann, will come to cinemas in the UK next year. Learn more here!
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical Extends Booking Photo
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical Extends Booking
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

The new musical The Devil Wears Prada has released a new block of tickets as the show extends to 18 October 2025. The show has now officially opened at the Dominion Theatre in the West End.
Video: Vanessa Williams and More in New Trailer For THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Photo
Video: Vanessa Williams and More in New Trailer For THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

The Devil Wears Prada The Musical has released an all new trailer! The trailer features Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly alongside the full cast. Watch the video here!
Photos: Vanessa Williams and More in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Photo
Photos: Vanessa Williams and More in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

Ahead of the show’s opening, this December at the Dominion Theatre, The Devil Wears Prada The Musical has released all new production photos. Check out the photos here!
Review: FANGIRLS, Lyric Hammersmith Photo
Review: FANGIRLS, Lyric Hammersmith
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Jul 24, 2024

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024

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
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 10, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2024

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 6, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2023

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
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2023

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
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023

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
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023

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
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023

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
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2022

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!
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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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