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BROADWAY


Mary Poppins Mrs Brill Richard Eyre
USA NATIONAL TOUR
Mary Poppins Mrs. Brill Richard Eyre
WEST END
Thoroughly Modern Millie Miss Flannery Michael Mayer
Lautrec Yvette Gilbert Rob Bettinson
Annie Mrs. Pugh/Miss Hannigan Martin Charnin
Beauty and the Beast Mrs. Potts/Wardrobe Rob Jess Roth
Singin’ in the Rain Dora Bailey Tommy Steele
Mack and Mabel Lottie Samuel Tate
Blondel Blondette Peter James
Chicago June Peter James
A Chorus Line Val/Maggie/Judy/Kristine Michael Bennett
ROYAL NATIONAL THEATRE
Guys and Dolls Agatha Richard Eyre
Beggars Opera Mrs. Vixen Richard Eyre

LONDON
Lady of Larkspur Lotion Mrs. Wire Ninon Jerome
Follies Hattie Robert McQuir
Urinetown: The Musical Josephine Strong John Rando
Bless the Bride Suzette Martin Charnin
UK NATIONAL TOURS
The Witches of Eastwick Felicia Gabriel Nikolai Foster
See How They Run Miss Skillon Ian Masters
Hot Flush! Jessica Conway Alan Cohen
The Boyfriend Mme Dubonnet Martin Connor
The Winslow Boy Miss Barnes Christopher Morahan
Daisy Pulls It Off Miss Gibson Marina Colderone
Bitter Sweet Gussie/Manon Ian Judge
The Pajama Game Gladys Mike Okrent
REGIONAL THEATRE
A Gentleman’s Guide To
Love & Murder Miss Marietta Shingle Hartford Stage/Old Globe
Gypsy Rose Cardiff Millennium Theatre
The Winslow Boy Miss Barnes Chichester Festival Theatre
Bad Girls the Musical Sylvia ‘Bodybag’ Hollamby West Yorkshire Playhouse
Underfoot in Show Business Helene Hanff Devonshire Park
The Ugly Duckling (Honk) Lowbutt Watermill, Newbury
Sweeney Todd Begger Woman Oldham Coliseum
Dames at Sea Mona Kent Mill at Sonning
TELEVISION
Casualty Recurring BBC/Richard Signy
Holby City Recurring BBC/Richard Signy
Daylight Robbery 1 & 2 Recurring ITV/David Innes Edwards
Where There’s Smoke Guest Star ITV/Richard Signy
Big Women Guest Star C4/Renny Rye
The Bill Guest Star Thames/Gwennan Sage
Smith and Jones Guest Star Talkback/ Chris Bould
The Queens Nose Guest Star BBC/Carol Wiseman
The Beggars Opera Guest Star C4/Richard Erye
FILM
Evita Eva’s Nurse Alan Parker
Endgame Tom’s Mother Gary Wicks
Beg Sister Helston Robert Golden
Jack Brown and the Snack Bar Owner Andrew Gilman
Curse of the Crown

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Madame Thenardier [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Mrs. Brill [Replacement]

[London Fringe]
Original London Production, 2005
Performer

[West End]
London Production, 2003
Miss Flannery

[West End]
London Production, 1997
Ensemble

Mrs. Potts [Replacement]

Madame de la Grande Bouche

[West End]
London Revival, 1988
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 1983
Performer

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1982
Hot Box Girl/Agatha

[West End]
London Production, 1979
Performer

[West End]
London Production, 1976
Performer [Replacement]


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FAWLTY TOWERS " THE PLAY Extends West End Run Once Again
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024

John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play has announced that it is extending its West End run for a second time. Currently playing at London’s Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue, the critically acclaimed production will now run until Saturday 1 March 2025.
Review: FAWLTY TOWERS THE PLAY, Apollo Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 16, 2024

For a sitcom that only lasted for 12 episodes, Fawlty Towers left an indelible mark on British comedy. Discourteous hotel owner Basil Fawlty and his shrewish wife Sybil became legends, along with long-suffering chambermaid Polly and hapless waiter Manuel. Previously staged in Australia, this nostalgic and tightly choreographed play is adapted by the series’ original co-writer John Cleese.
John Cleese's FAWLTY TOWERS Will Make West End Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024

Fifty years since it was first recorded at BBC Television Centre in 1974, the “greatest British sitcom of all time” (Radio Times) Fawlty Towers, has been adapted for the West End stage by comedy legend John Cleese and will premiere at London’s Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue on Wednesday 15 May.
Photos: First Look at THE THIRD MAN at the Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023

All new production photos have been released from The Third Man which opens next week at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE THIRD MAN at the Menier
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

All new rehearsal photos have been released for world premiere of the new musical of The Third Man, which opens later this month at the Menier.
Casting Revealed For The World Première of THE THIRD MAN at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023

As rehearsals begin, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
Casting Revealed for The World Premiere of THE THIRD MAN at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2023

As public booking opens, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who will be starring in the show here!
Photos: Get a First Look at Sally Ann Triplett & More in BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL at Leicester's Curve Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2022

The first new UK production of Billy Elliot the Musical is now open at Leicester’s Curve theatre. Directed by Nikolai Foster (A Chorus Line, Sunset Boulevard – At Home, West Side Story), the Made at Curve musical is now running until Saturday 20 August. Get a first look at photos here!
VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For BILLY ELLIOT at Curve
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2022

Rehearsals are underway for the upcoming Made at Curve production of Billy Elliot the Musical. Check out all new rehearsal footage here!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For BILLY ELLIOT at Leicester Curve
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022

All new rehearsal photos have been released for Curve Leicester's Made at Curve production of Billy Elliot the Musical.
VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For BILLY ELLIOT at Curve Leicester
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2022

All new rehearsal footage has been released for Curve's upcoming Made at Curve production of Billy Elliot the Musical.
Cast and Creative Team Announced For BILLY ELLIOT at Curve Leicester In July
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2022

Curve has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming Made at Curve production of Billy Elliot the Musical. The first new UK production is directed by Nikolai Foster (A Chorus Line, Sunset Boulevard – At Home, West Side Story) and will run at the Leicester theatre for six weeks only from Thursday 7 July to Sunday 14 August.
Sally Ann Triplett and More Announced for BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL at Curve Leicester
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2022

New details are in for the brand new production of the award-winning musical Billy Elliot at Curve Leicester. Find out how to get tickets and more.
Marisha Wallace, Emma Hatton and More to Take Part in A BRIDGE HOUSE FAREWELL - A CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2020

With the sad closure of south London’s Bridge House Theatre, a special online Christmas concert, ‘A Bridge House Farewell - A Christmas Spectacular’, will feature favourite festive songs and readings from an amazing cast of performers - all of whom have performed at the venue over the years and giving their time free of charge.
RAGS Original London Cast Recording Out Today on CD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2020

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that Rags - The Musical: Original London Cast Recording is available on CD online and in stories today, Friday, July 17.
New and Upcoming Book, Music, and Film Releases For the Week of July 13 - HADESTOWN Lyric Book, Music From Telly Leung, Melissa Errico, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2020

Check out this week's list of new and upcoming book, music, and film releases, including a Hadestown lyric book, new music from Telly Leung, Melissa Errico, and more!
New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of June 8 - Nick Blaemire's A LITTLE MORE ALIVE, ROYALTIES With Darren Criss, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2020

Need something new to listen to, read, or watch? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases, including Nick Blaemire's A Little More Alive, Royalties with Darren Criss, and more!
BWW Exclusive: Listen to 'Wanting' From RAGS Original London Cast Recording
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2020

Tomorrow, May 15, GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release Rags - The Musical: Original London Cast Recording in digital and streaming formats. A physical CD will be available later this year. The new album - based on the revised London production that played to sold out houses earlier this year - is the first recording of this new version of the ravishing score. Customers who pre-order the digital album will immediately receive a download of the first single, 'Children of the Wind.'
New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of May 11 - New Single From Ben Platt, SIX Vocal Selections, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2020

Need something new to listen to, read, or watch? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases, including a new single from Ben Platt, the Tarrytown cast recording featuring Jeremy Jordan, Krysta Rodriguez, and Andy Mientus, the Six vocal selections, and more!
New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of May 4 - JAGGED LITTLE PILL Book, SEA WALL/A LIFE Audiobook, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2020

Need something new to listen to, read, or watch? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases, including a Jagged Little Pill book, Rags and Cambodian Rock Band cast recordings, Sea Wall/A Life audiobook, and more!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rachel Izen been in?

Rachel Izen has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Rachel Izen been in?

Rachel Izen has appeared on London's West End in 11 shows.

What was Rachel Izen's first West End show?

Rachel Izen's first West End show was A Chorus Line which opened in 1976

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