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BIO

Place of Birth: Leeds
Training: Intake Drama School, Roehampton University
Theatre: The Harder They Come (Theatre Royal Stratford East and Playhouse Theatre); Carnival Messiah (Harewood House, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Trinidad); It Shouldn’t be Fit For A Dog (West Yorkshire Playhouse); Jesus Christ Superstar, Razzle Dazzle (both Montefiore Hall); About Us (Yorkshire Dance Centre)
Film: Eulogy
Other: Karlene has as performed in Dreamgirls Showcase 2007, Rhythm Nation, Isrotel 3 Monkeys Tour, KarleneWrayExperience and 2005 Israeli Jazz Festival, and as a session singer for Michael Bolton.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2021
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]

Performer (Swing) [Replacement]


News


New Cast Revealed For THE LION KING UK and Ireland Tour

The UK & Ireland Tour of Disney’s award-winning musical, THE LION KING, will welcome new cast members including Aphiwe Nyezi as ‘Simba’, Brian Gilligan as ‘Scar’ and Andre Jewson as ‘Zazu’, beginning on Tuesday 5 September 2023. 
Photos: First Look at CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY â€" THE MUSICAL at Leeds Playhouse

The spectacular new production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL, presented by Leeds Playhouse in association with Neal Street Productions & Playful Productions, opens this week. Check out photos here!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Leeds Playhouse

There is just one month to go until the opening of the sensational new production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL presented by Leeds Playhouse in association with Neal Street Productions & Playful Productions. Check out rehearsal photos!
Full Company Announced For Leeds Playhouse's Production of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Leeds Playhouse has revealed the full company who will join previously announced Gareth Snook (Willy Wonka) in its exciting new production of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL, presented in association with Neal Street Productions & Playful Productions.
Disney's THE LION KING Welcomes New Cast Members

Today, the London production of THE LION KING welcomes 11 new cast members, including Janique Charles, Gary Jordan and Dominique Planter who take over the principal roles of 'Nala', 'Zazu' and 'Shenzi' respectively. Now in its 18th triumphant year, over 14 million people have seen Disney's award-winning musical at the Lyceum Theatre.
Stewart Clarke, Rebecca Trehearn Lead GHOST THE MUSICAL UK Tour; Full Cast Announced!

Full casting has been announced for the UK Tour of GHOST THE MUSICAL, beginning at the Wales Millennium Center, Cardiff, in April.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Karlene Wray been in?

Karlene Wray has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Karlene Wray been in?

Karlene Wray has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Karlene Wray's first West End show?

Karlene Wray's first West End show was The Lion King West End which opened in 2021

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