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James "Jay" McGuiness is a British singer, songwriter and actor best known as a vocalist with boy band The Wanted. In 2015, partnered with Aliona Vilani, he won the 13th series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. In recent years, McGuiness has forged a career in musical theatre starring in BIG!

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West End Premiere, 2019
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Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton Will Lead UK Tour of 2:22 A GHOST STORY Photo
Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton Will Lead UK Tour of 2:22 A GHOST STORY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025

Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton will star in supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story on an extensive UK-wide tour, opening at Manchester Opera House in August.
& JULIET, BAT OUT OF HELL, and More Set For the Summer 2025 Season at Milton Keynes T Photo
& JULIET, BAT OUT OF HELL, and More Set For the Summer 2025 Season at Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

2025 has kicked off at Milton Keynes Theatre, with a mix of musicals, dramatic plays, and lots more having already graced the stage, with more of the same coming over the next few months. Learn more about the season here!
& JULIET Comes to Milton Keynes in March Photo
& JULIET Comes to Milton Keynes in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

​​​​​​​The global musical sensation that is & Juliet will be coming to Milton Keynes Theatre for two weeks in March and April as part of its UK & Ireland Tour. Learn more here!
Photos: & JULIET UK Tour Welcomes New Cast Members Photo
Photos: & JULIET UK Tour Welcomes New Cast Members
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

Check out brand new photos of of the UK Tour of & JULIET featuring new cast members Lee Latchford-Evans & Jay McGuiness. After thrilling audiences at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End from 2019-2023 and much of the UK last year, the Olivier and WhatsOnStage Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated musical & JULIET is on its second leg of its a UK & Ireland tour
Lee Latchford-Evans Joins Select Performances of the UK Tour of & JULIET Photo
Lee Latchford-Evans Joins Select Performances of the UK Tour of & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

Steps star Lee Latchford-Evans will play Lance at select performances of the second leg of the UK tour of & Juliet. He is set to alternate the role with Ranj Singh. Learn more here!
Jay McGuiness Joins UK and Ireland Tour of & JULIET Photo
Jay McGuiness Joins UK and Ireland Tour of & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

The Wanted band member and 2015 Strictly Come Dancing winner Jay McGuiness will star as Shakespeare during the second leg of the tour of & Juliet, from Bristol to Nottingham.
2:22 - A GHOST STORY Will Embark on New UK Tour Photo
2:22 - A GHOST STORY Will Embark on New UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2024

The critically acclaimed hit supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story will embark on an extensive UK-wide tour, opening at Manchester Opera House on 4 August 2025, and continuing through to June 2026. 
Cast of 2:22 A GHOST STORY Mark the Play's Arrival in Salford With Visit to Ordsall H Photo
Cast of 2:22 A GHOST STORY Mark the Play's Arrival in Salford With Visit to Ordsall Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024

The cast of 2:22 A GHOST STORY visited Ordsall Hall, one of Salford's most haunted buildings, to mark the play's arrival in the region. Learn more about 2:22 A Ghost Story and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: First Look at the West End Return of 2:22 - A GHOST STORY Photo
Photos: First Look at the West End Return of 2:22 - A GHOST STORY
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

All new production photos have been released marking return of 2:22 - A Ghost Story to London’s West End. Donna Air will play Lauren and Joe McFadden will play Sam; Stacey Dooley will play Jenny, in her stage debut, and James Buckley reprises the role of Ben.
Donna Air and Joe McFadden Join the Cast of the West End Return of 2:22 A GHOST STORY Photo
Donna Air and Joe McFadden Join the Cast of the West End Return of 2:22 A GHOST STORY
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024

The final two cast members have been announced for the return of 2:22 - A Ghost Story to London's West End later this month. Donna Air will play Lauren and Joe McFadden will play Sam, joining Stacey Dooley as Jenny, in her stage debut, and James Buckley reprising the role of Ben.
Stacey Dooley and James Buckley Will Lead West End Return of 2:22 - A GHOST STORY Photo
Stacey Dooley and James Buckley Will Lead West End Return of 2:22 - A GHOST STORY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024

Initial casting has been announced for the return of 2:22 - A Ghost Story to London’s West End. The cast will be led by Stacey Dooley and James Buckley.
2:22 - A GHOST STORY Will Return to the West End Next Month Photo
2:22 - A GHOST STORY Will Return to the West End Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024

2:22 - A Ghost Story will return to London's West End. Running for a strictly limited 10-week season at the Gielgud Theatre, where the second cast of the show performed in 2020/21.
Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of 2:22 - A GHOST STORY Photo
Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of 2:22 - A GHOST STORY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2024

All new production images have been released from the UK tour of Danny Robins’ thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story. Check out the photos here!
New Cast Set For The UK Tour Of 2:22 A GHOST STORY Photo
New Cast Set For The UK Tour Of 2:22 A GHOST STORY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2023

The new cast has been revealed for the UK tour of Danny Robins' edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story. Find out who is starring in the show here!
Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS, Liverpool Empire Theatre Photo
Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS, Liverpool Empire Theatre
by Abbie Grundy - Dec 22, 2022

While last week's snow may have melted away, there will still be a White Christmas in Liverpool thanks to the touring production of Irving Berlin's beloved Holiday classic.
Photos: THE WANTED Bandmates Support Jay McGuiness at WHITE CHRISTMAS Photo
Photos: THE WANTED Bandmates Support Jay McGuiness at WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2022

The Wanted band members Siva Kaneswaran and Nathan Sykes came to support Jay McGuiness  in Nottingham for the opening of WHITE CHRISTMAS The Musical. Check out photos!
Photos: First Look at Jay McGuiness, Lorna Luft and Michael Starke in WHITE CHRISTMAS Photo
Photos: First Look at Jay McGuiness, Lorna Luft and Michael Starke in WHITE CHRISTMAS UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022

See new production photos for the UK Tour of Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS The Musical, starring Jay McGuiness, Lorna Luft and Michael Starke.
Video: First Look at Jay McGuiness, Lorna Luft & More in Rehearsals for WHITE CHRISTM Photo
Video: First Look at Jay McGuiness, Lorna Luft & More in Rehearsals for WHITE CHRISTMAS UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2022

The WHITE CHRISTMAS UK tour cast features Jay McGuiness as Bob Wallace, Lorna Luft as Martha Watson, and more. WHITE CHRISTMAS opens on Saturday 12 November at the Truro Hall for Cornwall before touring around the country. See rehearsal footage here!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the UK Tour of WHITE CHRISTMAS Photo
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the UK Tour of WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2022

All new photos have been released of Jay McGuiness, Lorna Luft and the cast of the WHITE CHRISTMAS UK Tour in rehearsals.
Full Cast Announced For WHITE CHRISTMAS UK Tour Starring Jay McGuiness, Lorna Luft, a Photo
Full Cast Announced For WHITE CHRISTMAS UK Tour Starring Jay McGuiness, Lorna Luft, and Michael Starke
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2022

The full company has been announced for the UK tour of Made at Curve's production of Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jay McGuiness been in?

Jay McGuiness has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Jay McGuiness been in?

Jay McGuiness has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Jay McGuiness's first West End show?

Jay McGuiness's first West End show was Big The Musical which opened in 2019

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