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BIO

Kerry Ellis has fast become recognised as the leading lady of West End musicals from her starring roles in London and on Broadway. She has also achieved chart-topping success as a recording artist signed to Universal Decca with her debut album Anthems.


Kerry originated the role of Meat, in Queen's We Will Rock You and was the first British Elphaba in the West End smash, Wicked, for which Kerry won the 2008 Whatsonstage.com Award for 'Best Takeover in a Role'. She then immediately transferred to Broadway and played Elphaba at the Gershwin Theater for 6 months, where she won the Broadway.com Audience Award for Favourite Female Breakthrough Performance, before returning to London for 6 months in 2009. Her many other leading role credits include Nancy in Oliver! at Drury lane, Eliza Doolittle My Fair Lady, Ellen in Miss Saigon and Fantine in Les Miserables.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2022
Reno Sweeney

[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
Elphaba [Replacement]

Elphaba [Replacement]

[West End]
West End Premiere, 2016
Sara

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Elphaba [Replacement]

[West End]
Original London Production, 2002
Meat


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David Hunter Joins the Cast of IF/THEN Starring Kerry Ellis

Further casting has been announced for IF/THEN, by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, in the cast led by Kerry Ellis. David Hunter joins the cast as Lucas. Further casting to be announced.
Photos: Kerry Ellis Joins UK Tour of 101 DALMATIANS THE MUSICAL

West End Musical Theatre star Kerry Ellis will play Cruella de Vil at select dates of the UK and Ireland tour of 101 Dalmatians The Musical. Check out all new photos of Kerry Ellis in the role here!
Kerry Ellis Will Lead UK Premiere of IF/THEN

IF/THEN, the celebrated musical by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning team Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, will make its UK premeire next year, starring Kerry Ellis. Learn more here!
Review: Like Elphie, WICKED Film is Confident in Its Skin

NO ONE MOURNS THE WICKED. While Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 'Evita' begins with Argentinians mourning the death of their beloved Eva Peron, the Ozians of the fictional Land of Oz in Stephen Schwartz’s 'Wicked' rejoice for the supposed death of their perceived nemesis, The Wicked Witch of the West,” in Broadway’s hit musical, now a monumental motion picture, helmed by Jon M. Chu.
Kerry Ellis, Cassidy Janson, and More Will Perform as Part of Westway Sessions Concerts

A series of Monday night concerts featuring six leading stars of the West End and Broadway will launch at the Vaudeville Theatre in 2025. Learn more here!
The National Youth Music Theatre Unveils 2025 Programme With New Patron Kerry Ellis, and More

The National Youth Music Theatre has announced its 2025 programme, which promises an array of iconic musicals, innovative new works, and a range of opportunities for young people passionate about music theatre.
101 DALMATIANS THE MUSICAL Will Transfer to London's Eventim Apollo

101 Dalmatians The Musical will transfer to the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith for a limited six week run following its successful UK tour. Learn more about the upcoming run here!
Video: Kerry Ellis Sings 'Animal Lover' From 101 DALMATIANS THE MUSICAL

Watch a newly released video of Kerry Ellis singing ‘Animal Lover’ from 101 Dalmatians The Musical ahead of her stepping into the role of Cruella De Vil in Oxford and Brighton this festive season.
JANIE DEE'S BEAUTIFUL WORLD OF CABARET Will Come to London and More

Hot on the stiletto heels of her critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run, two-time Olivier and multi-award-winning, critically acclaimed British actress, singer and musical theatre star, Janie Dee will perform a series of autumn dates for Janie Dee's Beautiful World Of Cabaret - a playfully informative and inspirational musical journey into humanity and nature, that is, at its heart, always hopeful.
Kerry Ellis Will Lead One Night Only Musical Concert RIDDLES & ROMANCE

Kerry Ellis will lead the cast of a new one night only musical concert at Underbelly Boulevard this September produced by Matty Hurst Productions. Known for originating the role of Elphaba in the West End's Wicked, Ellis will star in this new concert of works by composer Clive Richard Davis.
Kerry Ellis Joins 101 DALMATIANS THE MUSICAL as 'Cruella de Vil' at Select Performances

West End Musical Theatre star Kerry Ellis will play Cruella de Vil at the New Theatre Oxford 3- 7 December and Brighton Theatre Royal 17 December 2024 – 5 January 2025, concluding the current UK and Ireland tour of 101 Dalmatians The Musical.
Kerry Ellis Will Release Memoir, 'Queen of the West End'

Kerry Ellis has released a new memoir sharing the secrets of her incredible 20-year stage career. Learn more about where to get the book here!
West End Performers Will Sing the Music of Stephen Schwartz on New 'SCHWARTZ SONGS' Album

SCHWARTZ SONGS, an album of new recordings of Stephen Schwartz's much-loved songs, will be released this month. The opening track, 'DEFYING GRAVITY,' is performed by four of the West End's leading ladies who have all played ‘Elphaba' in Wicked in the West End and will be released as a single on 21 June.
Pride Month at the King's Head Theatre Includes OUTINGS and More

The King’s Head Theatre has announced the shows that will be playing at the theatre this June during Pride month 2024, both at the venue’s new purpose built 200-seat Main House, and the intimate and versatile 50-seat 4Below space.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 6, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Kerry Ellis and John Owen-Jones Will Perform at The King's Head Theatre This June

Kerry Ellis and John Owen-Jones, award-winning, record-breaking stars of the West End and Broadway, will join forces for a very special and intimate concert at the new King's Head Theatre on Monday 10 June 2024, showcasing their legendary voices, and the best of musical theatre. 
Steven Berkoff and Kerry Ellis Among Special Events Lineup at the Greenwich Theatre

Greenwich Theatre has announced its line-up of special guest events, launching on 13 May with An Audience with Steven Berkoff. Check out the full lineup here!
Feature: A Day at The National Youth Music Theatre

Practice-based learning lives on as the stars of the future are created
Alfie Boe Joins WITH ALL OUR HEARTS Gala Celebrating the NHS

Alfie Boe is joining the starry cast of With All Our Hearts, an exciting West End Gala at the Adelphi Theatre that will celebrate over 75 years of the NHS. 
Aimie Atkinson and Jo Foster Join Cast For West End Gala Celebrating the NHS

Further casting has been announced for With All Our Hearts, a West End Gala at the Adelphi Theatre that will celebrate over 75 years of the NHS. The performance is set for 9 April 2024.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kerry Ellis been in?

Kerry Ellis has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Kerry Ellis been in?

Kerry Ellis has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.

What was Kerry Ellis's first West End show?

Kerry Ellis's first West End show was We Will Rock You which opened in 2002

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