Stephen Matthews
Latest News on Stephen Matthews:
OLIVER! Extends Run at The Gielgud Theatre (Jan 13, 2025)
Listen: OLIVER! 2024 London Cast Recording Now Streaming (Jan 10, 2025)
Listen: 'Food, Glorious Food' From OLIVER! 2024 London Cast Recording Out Now (Dec 13, 2024)
OLIVER! Extends Run at The Gielgud Theatre (Jan 13, 2025)
Listen: OLIVER! 2024 London Cast Recording Now Streaming (Jan 10, 2025)
Listen: 'Food, Glorious Food' From OLIVER! 2024 London Cast Recording Out Now (Dec 13, 2024)
BIO
Place of Birth: Newport, Isle of Wight
Theatre:The Producers (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane); Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (International Tour); Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle and Dick (Harrogate); Les Misérables (Palace); Lady in the Dark, Crows (both National Theatre); Oliver! (London Palladium); Round the Horne… Revisited (UK Tour); The Pirates of Penzance (Regent’s Park and West Yorkshire Playhouse); Is There Life After High School, On the Twentieth Century (both Bridewell); Show Boat (RSC/Opera North); Treasure Island (Mermaid); Prisoner Cell Block H (West End and tour); Sherlock Holmes The Musical (Cambridge); Inkle and Yarico (BAC); Snoopy!!! (Newbury); Little Shop of Horrors, Death of a Salesman, Grease (Derby); Thwarted! (King’s Head); An Inspector Calls (Edinburgh); Kiss Me, Kate! (Tour); HMS Pinafore (Old Vic).
Television: David, the True Believer; The Quest; Blue Peter; The Bill
Radio: Scam; Half A Sixpence; At Home with Kit and the Widow
Other: Appeared in Les Misérables 10th Anniversary Concert (Royal Albert Hall) and Hey, My Producer! (Lyceum Theatre)
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OLIVER! Extends Run at The Gielgud Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Lionel Bart's iconic musical, Oliver! will extend booking through until Sunday 29 March 2026. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Lionel Bart's iconic musical, Oliver! will extend booking through until Sunday 29 March 2026. Learn more about the production here!
Listen: OLIVER! 2024 London Cast Recording Now Streaming
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 10, 2025
The new 2024 cast recording from the London company of Oliver! is now available on digital. Recorded in front of live audiences at Chichester Festival Theatre last year, the recording features iconic songs like “Food, Glorious Food”, “Consider Yourself”, and more. Listen to it here!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 10, 2025
The new 2024 cast recording from the London company of Oliver! is now available on digital. Recorded in front of live audiences at Chichester Festival Theatre last year, the recording features iconic songs like “Food, Glorious Food”, “Consider Yourself”, and more. Listen to it here!
Listen: 'Food, Glorious Food' From OLIVER! 2024 London Cast Recording Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024
Listen to 'Food, Glorious Food' from the Oliver! 2024 London Cast Recording! Recorded in front of live audiences at Chichester Festival Theatre earlier in the year.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024
Listen to 'Food, Glorious Food' from the Oliver! 2024 London Cast Recording! Recorded in front of live audiences at Chichester Festival Theatre earlier in the year.
OLIVER! in London Finds its Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024
The full London cast has been announced for Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which will begin performances at Gielgud Theatre in London this weekend. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024
The full London cast has been announced for Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which will begin performances at Gielgud Theatre in London this weekend. Learn more here!
Photos/Video: OLIVER! at the Gielgud Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024
All new video footage and photos have been released of Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which will begin performances at Gielgud Theatre in London on Saturday 14 December 2024 and has today extended bookings through to 28 September 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024
All new video footage and photos have been released of Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which will begin performances at Gielgud Theatre in London on Saturday 14 December 2024 and has today extended bookings through to 28 September 2025.
Review: OLIVER!, Chichester Festival Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jul 25, 2024
Matthew Bourne brings sensational dance routines to the stage, adding a cherry to the cake of one of the greatest scores in musical theatre history
by Gary Naylor - Jul 25, 2024
Matthew Bourne brings sensational dance routines to the stage, adding a cherry to the cake of one of the greatest scores in musical theatre history
LES MISERABLES - THE STAGED CONCERT Will Be Available For Digital Download With Proceeds Going to Charity
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2020
Les Misérables -The Staged Concert will be available for digital download in the UK and Australia to raise much needed funds for performers, musicians and the NHS.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2020
Les Misérables -The Staged Concert will be available for digital download in the UK and Australia to raise much needed funds for performers, musicians and the NHS.
Photos: Get Ready to Hear the People Sing in LES MISERABLES - THE STAGED CONCERT
by Julie Musbach - Aug 21, 2019
Cameron Mackintosh presents Les Misérables - The Staged Concert with a company of over 65 running until 30 November 2019 at the intimate Gielgud Theatre, next door to the home of Les Misérables at the recently re-named Sondheim Theatre.
by Julie Musbach - Aug 21, 2019
Cameron Mackintosh presents Les Misérables - The Staged Concert with a company of over 65 running until 30 November 2019 at the intimate Gielgud Theatre, next door to the home of Les Misérables at the recently re-named Sondheim Theatre.
Shan Ako and Lily Kerhoas Join the Cast of LES MISERABLES Staged Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2019
As rehearsals begin for Les Miserables -The Staged Concert, Cameron Mackintosh introduces Shan Ako and Lily Kerhoas who complete the principal casting as Eponine and Cosette respectively. They join the previously announced Michael Ball as Javert, Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Carrie Hope Fletcher as Fantine, Matt Lucas as Thenardier, Rob Houchen as Marius, Bradley Jaden as Enjolras, Katy Secombe as Madame Thenardier and, for three performances a week, John Owen-Jones as Jean Valjean.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2019
As rehearsals begin for Les Miserables -The Staged Concert, Cameron Mackintosh introduces Shan Ako and Lily Kerhoas who complete the principal casting as Eponine and Cosette respectively. They join the previously announced Michael Ball as Javert, Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Carrie Hope Fletcher as Fantine, Matt Lucas as Thenardier, Rob Houchen as Marius, Bradley Jaden as Enjolras, Katy Secombe as Madame Thenardier and, for three performances a week, John Owen-Jones as Jean Valjean.
Last Chance to Catch STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2018
Best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle stars with the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical through until the end of the celebrated run at the Piccadilly Theatre, on Saturday 27 October. Based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and now transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, Matt plays the role of band leader Wally Strand.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2018
Best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle stars with the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical through until the end of the celebrated run at the Piccadilly Theatre, on Saturday 27 October. Based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and now transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, Matt plays the role of band leader Wally Strand.
STRICTLY BALLROOM Will Dance Out of the West End October 27
by Julie Musbach - Aug 29, 2018
Strictly Ballroom The Musical is based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and was transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, opening April 24 at London's Piccadilly Theatre. The dance tale will end its run on October 27.
by Julie Musbach - Aug 29, 2018
Strictly Ballroom The Musical is based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and was transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, opening April 24 at London's Piccadilly Theatre. The dance tale will end its run on October 27.
Photo Flash: Matt Cardle Joins STRICTLY BALLROOM Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2018
New images have been released as best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle officially joins the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and now transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, Matt plays the role of band leader Wally Strand at the Piccadilly Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2018
New images have been released as best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle officially joins the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and now transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, Matt plays the role of band leader Wally Strand at the Piccadilly Theatre.
Matt Cardle To Join Cast Of STRICTLY BALLROOM The Musical
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2018
Best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle is to join the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and now transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, Matt will play the role of band leader Wally Strand, from Tuesday 31st July at the Piccadilly Theatre. He takes over the role from Will Young.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2018
Best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle is to join the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and now transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, Matt will play the role of band leader Wally Strand, from Tuesday 31st July at the Piccadilly Theatre. He takes over the role from Will Young.
BWW Review: STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL, Piccadilly Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Apr 25, 2018
Love is in the air, and revolution too. Baz Luhrmann's beloved 1992 film (originally a student play, now back on stage as a musical) is even more adamantly anti-establishment in this latest incarnation, opening out a delicious satire of 1980s Australian competitive ballroom into a more universal story of the fight for fearless self-expression. In short: 'Love, freedom and sequins'.
by Marianka Swain - Apr 25, 2018
Love is in the air, and revolution too. Baz Luhrmann's beloved 1992 film (originally a student play, now back on stage as a musical) is even more adamantly anti-establishment in this latest incarnation, opening out a delicious satire of 1980s Australian competitive ballroom into a more universal story of the fight for fearless self-expression. In short: 'Love, freedom and sequins'.
Further Casting Announced For STRICTLY BALLROOM The Musical
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2018
Anna Francolini and Gerard Horan will join previously announced Jonny Labey, Zizi Strallen and Will Young in the company for Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann's classic film that inspired the world to dance, Strictly Ballroom The Musical will begin performances at the Piccadilly Theatre on Thursday 29th March 2018 (Press Night Tuesday 24th April).
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2018
Anna Francolini and Gerard Horan will join previously announced Jonny Labey, Zizi Strallen and Will Young in the company for Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann's classic film that inspired the world to dance, Strictly Ballroom The Musical will begin performances at the Piccadilly Theatre on Thursday 29th March 2018 (Press Night Tuesday 24th April).
Will Young, Jonny Labey and Zizi Strallen to Lead Baz Luhrmann's STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2017
Will Young, Jonny Labey and Zizi Strallen will lead the cast of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom The Musical when it makes its West End debut in 2018.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2017
Will Young, Jonny Labey and Zizi Strallen will lead the cast of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom The Musical when it makes its West End debut in 2018.
North American Premiere of Baz Luhrmann's STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL Begins 4/26
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2017
David Mirvish and Global Creatures in association with West Yorkshire Playhouse are delighted to present the North American Premiere of Baz Luhrmann's STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL in Toronto. Based on the beloved 1992 film that inspired the world to dance and that took the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival that year, STRICTLY BALLROOM begins performances Wednesday April 26 and plays through Sunday June 25 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Media night is Wednesday May 3 at 8PM.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2017
David Mirvish and Global Creatures in association with West Yorkshire Playhouse are delighted to present the North American Premiere of Baz Luhrmann's STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL in Toronto. Based on the beloved 1992 film that inspired the world to dance and that took the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival that year, STRICTLY BALLROOM begins performances Wednesday April 26 and plays through Sunday June 25 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Media night is Wednesday May 3 at 8PM.
STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL - Full Casting Announced
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 29, 2016
The full cast has been announced for STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL, with an international company coming together ahead of the first UK staging of the musical, which is to premiere onWednesday 30 November at West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds. (PressNight: Tuesday 6 December at 7.30pm).
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 29, 2016
The full cast has been announced for STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL, with an international company coming together ahead of the first UK staging of the musical, which is to premiere onWednesday 30 November at West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds. (PressNight: Tuesday 6 December at 7.30pm).
Photo Flash: First Look at Jon Robyns, Amy Griffiths and More in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 4, 2015
West Yorkshire Playhouse and Music & Lyrics Limited presents the much-loved Sherman Brothers musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, opening at West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds on 2 December, with a national press night on Thursday 10 December, for a nine-week season finishing on 30 January 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 4, 2015
West Yorkshire Playhouse and Music & Lyrics Limited presents the much-loved Sherman Brothers musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, opening at West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds on 2 December, with a national press night on Thursday 10 December, for a nine-week season finishing on 30 January 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
West End Stars Join Cast of MONSIEUR POPULAR at The Ustinov Studio Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2015
The Ustinov Studio, Bath presents the first production in its autumn 2015 season, Eugene Marin Labiche's MONSIEUR POPULAR, directed by Jeremy Sams.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2015
The Ustinov Studio, Bath presents the first production in its autumn 2015 season, Eugene Marin Labiche's MONSIEUR POPULAR, directed by Jeremy Sams.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Stephen Matthews been in?
Stephen Matthews has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Stephen Matthews been in?
Stephen Matthews has appeared on London's West End in 12 shows.
What was Stephen Matthews's first West End show?
Stephen Matthews's first West End show was Sherlock Holmes which opened in 1989
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