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BIO

Rhys trained at Guildford School of Acting, graduating with a first class honours degree.
Theatre: The Phantom of the Opera, Freddy Eynsford-Hill in My Fair Lady (Teatro Massimo, Palermo/Sicily); Summer and Smoke (Duke of York’s Theatre); Cover Zack Mayo & Young Recruit in An Officer and a Gentleman (UK Tour); Elvis in Million Dollar Quartet (UK & India Tour); Cover Peter in Jesus Christ Superstar (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre 2016 and 2017); James in The Commitments (UK Tour) and Close to You (Criterion Theatre).
Television: Hero in the recent Lynx Commercial.
Workshops: Maxie in Becoming Nancy.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny [Replacement]

[West End]
Regents Open Air Theatre Revival, 2017
Performer [Replacement]


News


THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical Extends Booking

The new musical The Devil Wears Prada has released a new block of tickets as the show extends to 18 October 2025. The show has now officially opened at the Dominion Theatre in the West End.
Review Roundup: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Opens in London

The Devil Wears Prada, a new musical, based on the blockbuster film and bestselling novel, has strutted into London’s Dominion Theatre. What did the critics think?
Video: Vanessa Williams and More in New Trailer For THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA

The Devil Wears Prada The Musical has released an all new trailer! The trailer features Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly alongside the full cast. Watch the video here!
Photos: Vanessa Williams and More in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA

Ahead of the show’s opening, this December at the Dominion Theatre, The Devil Wears Prada The Musical has released all new production photos. Check out the photos here!
Video: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA UK First Look Trailer

The Devil Wears Prada, a new musical, based on the film and novel, is being presented at London’s Dominion Theatre this October, featuring an original score by music icon Elton John. Watch the trailer and get a first look at the Vanessa Williams led cast performing from the show!
Video: Vanessa Williams Talks Singing New Elton John Songs in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA

Vanessa Williams stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday to discuss the new musical version of The Devil Wears Prada. She is currently playing the role of Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Streep in the film) in the stage musical, which features an Elton John score. Watch the interview!
Video: Vanessa Williams Shares THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical Borrows Dialogue From the Film

Vanessa Williams is now playing the iconic role of Miranda Priestly in the musical adaptation of the film The Devil Wears Prada. Performances are currently underway in the UK's Theatre Royal Plymouth, prior to a run in the West End in October. Check out a video of her discussing the show here!
Video: Vanessa Williams is Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Teaser

Get a first look at Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA in the teaser video here!
Video: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Comes To Life In New Shorts for West End Debut

The cast of The Devil Wears Prada's West End run was announced earlier this week and to gear up for their London debut, the show has released video shorts of the cast in action. 
Georgie Buckland, Amy Di Bartolomeo, and More Join THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical

The Devil Wears Prada has announced additional casting for its upcoming production. Learn more here!
LISTEN: New Recording Released of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Title Song, Featuring 2022 Cast

Andrew Lloyd Webber has released an all new cast recording of the title track from The Phantom of the Opera! The recording features the 2022 West End cast, which is led by Lucy St Louis and Killian Donnelly. Listen to the track here!
MARY POPPINS and PHANTOM West End Reduce Performance Schedules

The long-running West End production of The Phantom of the Opera and the revival of Disney's Mary Poppins have announced that they will reduce their standard 8 shows per week schedule to 6 shows per week.
Photos: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 35th Anniversary in the UK!

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA celebrated its 35th Anniversary at Her Majesty’s Theatre on Monday 11 October with guests in attendance including Boy George, Max Whitlock, Dr. Ranj, The Vivienne, Melanie Blatt, Chris Moyles, Amy Hart, Jeremy Vine and Matt Richardson.
VIDEO: Check Out New Footage of Killian Donnelly, Lucy St. Louis & More in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Ahead of the 35th Birthday of The Phantom of the Opera, new show footage has been released! THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA stars double Olivier Award nominee Killian Donnelly as ‘The Phantom’, Lucy St Louis as ‘Christine Daaé’ and Rhys Whitfield as ‘Raoul’.
Review Roundup: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Returns to London - What Did the Critics Think?

The Phantom of the Opera has officially returned to London, in a slightly reworked production, starring Killian Donnelly and Lucy St. Louis.
BWW Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Her Majesty's Theatre

They say there's no business like show business. Well, they should change that to there's no show quite like The Phantom of the Opera! The infamous story of the opera ghost and his on/off love affair with the soaring soprano lands as well today as it did back in 1986.
Photos: First Look at Killian Donnelly, Lucy St. Louis, and the West End Cast of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Check out all new photos of Killian Donnelly and Lucy St. Louis, alongside the rest of the cast! Plus, learn about the production and how to book tickets here!
VIDEO: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Takes First Bows in West End Return

The worldwide smash musical The Phantom of the Opera recently resumed West End performances at Her Majesty's Theatre, led by stars Killian Donnelly and the musical's first Black Christine Daae, Lucy St. Louis. Watch as the company returns to the stage and delights phans for the first time in over a year.
VIDEO: Lucy St. Louis on Being the First Black Christine in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in the West End, and More

'I never saw women in lead roles that look like me, and I was always kind of told that you're going to be playing certain roles,' she said. 'And they were roles that were made for Black performers. I want everybody to know that they can be in this position because when you see it you believe it.'
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Returns to the West End

The worldwide smash musical The Phantom of the Opera resumed West End performances at Her Majesty's Theatre this week!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rhys Whitfield been in?

Rhys Whitfield has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Rhys Whitfield been in?

Rhys Whitfield has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Rhys Whitfield's first West End show?

Rhys Whitfield's first West End show was Jesus Christ Superstar which opened in 2017

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