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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Revival, 2017
Queenie [Replacement]

[West End]
Original London Production, 1991
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 1989
Performer

[West End]
London Concert Revival, 1988
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Eponine

Whore

[West End]
Original London Production, 1985
Whore

Eponine

[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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News


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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
Offies Finalists Revealed as Awards Mark 15 Years
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

The finalists for the OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have been announced, as the UK’s foremost awards for independent theatre mark their 15th anniversary. Learn more here!
THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS Comes To The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present Bligh Voth, Joel de Candio, and Nolan Bonvouloir in 'The Sondheim Sessions'. The popular NYC Sondheim series returns following successful shows in 2023 and 2024.
Ali Ewoldt to Join WOMEN OF THE WINGS at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

Ali Ewoldt will join Women of The Wings Volume 7 at The Green Room 42. Previous cast and creative announcements include Jordan Eagle, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Nick Fradiani, Abby Mueller, & More Set For TAYLOR SWIFT BY THE BOOK: IN CONCERT At Green Room 42
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 30, 2024

The Green Room 42 will present TAYLOR SWIFT BY THE BOOK: IN CONCERT this December, celebrating the release of Taylor Swift By The Book: The Literature Behind The Lyrics, From Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets by Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau.
A NIGHT OF JAZZ Comes to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2024

A Night of Jazz will be held this February at The Green Room 42! Produced by Katie Trumbull with Music Direction by Michael Cuschieri. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets to attend here!
WOMEN OF THE WINGS Volume 7 Comes to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2024

Produced and directed by Megan Minutillo, 'Women of The Wings: A Celebration of Female Musical Theatre Writers' is the premiere concert series that not only celebrates the work of female musical theatre writers.
Bradley Riches, Amber Davies & Claudia Kariuki Join Scott Alan Live At Cadogan Hall
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024

Bradley Riches, Amber Davies, and Claudia Kariuki will join Amy di Bartolemeo, Oliver Tompsett, and Stuart Matthew Price as guest vocalists for internationally acclaimed songwriter SCOTT ALAN live at Cadogan Hall.
Reeve Carney to Perform THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW as One Man Concert At The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2024

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present a special evening with Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and actor Reeve Carney, in a one-man concert version of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Ava Nicole Frances to Present THE DREAM THAT I SEE at The Green Room 42 Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2024

Ava Nicole Frances will present her new show at The Green Room 42 on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 9:30pm. In this all-new personal and multi-faceted show, Ava merges the worlds of Broadway, Pop, The Great American Songbook and her own originals, including songs from Stephen Sondheim, Beyonce, Meredith Wilson, and Stephen Schwartz among many others. 
Natalie Joy Johnson to Return to The Green Room 42 in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2024

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Natalie Joy Johnson in October. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Claude-Michel Schönberg Attends Hugh Panaro's Final Show at Crazy Coqs
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 10, 2024

Having not traveled too much afar, since Covid, when Eda and I learned that Hugh Panaro would be making his Crazy Coqs debut here in London, we booked the trip. Check out photos here, that will give you some idea of what these fantastic evenings were like!
HOT FAT PEOPLE SING to Play The Green Room 42 Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 7, 2024

The Green Room 42 will present Gwynne Wood, Jordan Underwood, London Riley Keller, and other Broadway and Regional stars in “Hot Fat People” on September 13th, 7pm.

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

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