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BIO

Theater Credits: The Wiz (Birmingham Rep/West Yorkshire Playhouse); Ragtime (Piccadilly); Smokey Joe’s Café (Landor); A Christmas Carol (Birmingham Rep); Once on the Island (Hackney Empire); Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (Liverpool Playhouse); The Sunshine Boys, Blues in the Night (West Yorkshire Playhouse); Rue Magique (King’s Head); Les Misérables (Queens); Daddy Cool (Shaftesbury); Mary Poppins (Prince Edward); Fame (national tour).


Television: Casualty, EastEnders.
Recordings: Matilda (original cast recording), Bush Tales, Daddy Cool, Mary Poppins.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2024
Hermes

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Nurse

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2021
Nurse

[West End]
West End Transfer, 2021
Mrs. Phelps

[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
Madame Morrible [Replacement]

[West End]
Original London Production, 2006
Pearl

[West End]
Original London Production, 2004
Ensemble


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Photos: HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre in London

New production photos have been released for Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre in London. Check out the all new photos of the current West End cast here!
Trevor Dion Nicholas and Rachel Tucker to Join HADESTOWN in London

New cast members will be joining Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London. Trevor Dion Nicholas will play Hades and Rachel Tucker will play Persephone. Learn more about the cast and production and see how to purchase tickets.
New Cast Will Join HADESTOWN in London This Month

New casting has been announced for the West End production of multi award-winning Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London.
Over £74,000 Raised at The Acting For Others West End Flea Market

Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced that more than £74,000 was raised at their fourth annual West End Flea Market, held on Saturday 18 May at St Paul's Church in Covent Garden, making it their most successful event to date.
Musical Con Will Return For 2024 Edition in October

This October, the world's biggest musical theatre fan convention, Musical Con, will return to London for the third year running, welcoming thousands of fans, of all ages, from across the country and abroad, to celebrate all things musicals under one roof. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 30, 2024

Happy Tony Award nominations day, BroadwayWorld! It is April 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 
Melanie La Barrie Won't Stage Door at HADESTOWN Following 'Scary' Fan Interactions

Melanie La Barrie, currently starring as Hermes in the Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown in London, has announced that she will temporarily cease stage dooring. This decision follows two recent unsettling incidents where she was approached aggressively by fans.
Interview: 'You're Committed to Something Special Every Day': Actor Melanie La Barrie on HADESTOWN, Gender and Her Amazing Career Path

Hadestown is a show that has taken the West End by storm. Recently, we had the opportunity to talk with Melanie La Barrie, who plays Hermes. We discussed how La Barrie first got into theatre and decided to move to London, how she changed the role of Hermes by removing references to the character’s gender and why Hadestown such a special show.
Video: Watch Highlights from HADESTOWN in the West End

Five years after its sold-out run at the National Theatre, Hadestown returns to London at the Lyric Theate. In this video, watch highlights of the cast in action.
Video: Inside Opening Night of HADESTOWN in London's West End

The West End production of Hadestown  officially opened last night at the Lyric Theatre, London. Check out an all new video from opening night here!
Review Roundup: HADESTOWN in London's West End

Hadestown, the acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin has made its long-awaited West End premiere at the Lyric Theatre.
Review: HADESTOWN, Lyric Theatre

Created with director Rachel Chavkin, it’s a story of tragic love and politics, defeat and defiance. An epic anthem for the lovers and the runaways. The actors mostly new to Hadestown, Hades’ underground factory, with only Gloria Onitiri returning as Persephone (rather than a Fate) and Beth Hinton-Lever in the ensemble.
Photos: HADESTOWN in London's West End

All new production photos have been released from the West End production of Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London. Check out the photos here!
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of HADESTOWN's First West End Performance

Check out footage of the cast of Hadestown preparing for their first West End performance!
Photos: Get a First Look at Charity Angél Dawson in & JULIET

See photos of Charity Angel Dawson in & Juliet on Broadway!
HADESTOWN Extends in London to December 2024; Check Out New Rehearsal Photos!

Due to popular demand, the multi award-winning Hadestown, which opens at the Lyric Theatre, London with performances from Saturday 10 February 2024, has already announced its extension in the West End with tickets now available through to 22 December 2024.  Plus, check out all new rehearsal photos here!
Video: HADESTOWN West End Cast Visits the Lyric Theatre

See video of the cast of Hadestown in the West End visiting London's Lyric Theatre!
Photos: New Character Images Released for HADESTOWN in the West End

New character images have been released from the multi award-winning Hadestown, which will open at the Lyric Theatre, London with performances from Saturday 10 February 2024. See all the photos here!
VIDEO: Gloria Onitiri Performs 'Our Lady Of The Underground' From HADESTOWN in the West End

The upcoming West End production of Hadestown has released a video of Gloria Onitiri performing 'Our Lady Of The Underground'! Gloria will be playing the role of Persephone when Hadestown begins performances in London on 10 February at the Lyric Theatre. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Melanie La Barrie been in?

Melanie La Barrie has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Melanie La Barrie been in?

Melanie La Barrie has appeared on London's West End in 6 shows.

What was Melanie La Barrie's first West End show?

Melanie La Barrie's first West End show was Mary Poppins which opened in 2004

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