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BIO

Keala Settle is best known for her portrayal of the bearded woman "Lettie Lutz" in the feature musical "The Greatest Showman." The film's song, "This Is Me," won the 2018 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.


Settle made her Broadway debut in 2011 in "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert." She originated the role of "Norma Valverde" in "Hands on a Hardbody" and was nominated for the Outer Critics Circle Award, Drama Desk Award and Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Settle originated the role of "Becky" in the musical "Waitress," and played the roles of "Madame Thenardier" in the revival of "Les Misérables" and "Tracy Turnblad" in the national tour of "Hairspray." In 2019, Settle sang "Seasons of Love" in Fox's Rent: Live.
Also in 2019, Settle toured with Hugh Jackman during his The Man. The Music. The Show. concerts globally performing the song "This Is Me" from The Greatest Showman.
Settle made her West End debut as Angélique in & Juliet and co-starred with Jennifer Saunders in Sister Act. She was recently unmasked as “Air Fryer” taking fifth place in The Masked Singer UK.
She recently starred in Fly More than You Fall at Southwark Playhouse Elephant and will appear as Miss Coddle in the film adaptation of the musical Wicked, with Part One set for release in November 2024.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Jennifer

[West End]
West End Revival, 2022
Sister Mary Patrick

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2021
Nurse [Replacement]

[Broadway]
FOX Live Televised Production, 2019
Soloist

[Off-Broadway]
All-Female Concert Production, 2017
Peter

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Becky

[Boston]
American Repertory Theater World Premiere Production, 2015
Becky

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Madame Thénardier

[Broadway]
La Jolla Playhouse Broadway Transfer, 2013
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Shirley

[Toronto]
Pre-Broadway North American Production, 2010
Shirley

[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2009
Bloody Mary [Replacement]

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2003
Tracy Turnblad  [Replacement]


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Keala Settle, Hands on a Hardbody

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Keala Settle, Hands on a Hardbody


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2013 - Theatre World Award

Keala Settle, Hands on a Hardbody

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Keala Settle, Hands on a Hardbody

Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

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News


WATCH: Puedes ver la escena completa de ‘What is this feeling?’ de WICKED en castellano

Que WICKED es el estreno del momento no es ya un secreto para nadie, habiéndose convertido en la adaptación al cine de un musical de Broadway que más ha recaudado en su primer fin de semana.
Miguel Antelo, Sara Heras, Catherina Martínez y Anabel García harán un Coloquio sobre WICKED este sábado

El próximo sábado 30 de noviembre los cines Kinépolis Ciudad de la Imagen de Madrid ofrecerán un pase especial de WICKED que vendrá seguido de un coloquio con el director del doblaje español y voz de Fiyero Miguel Antelo, la voz de Elphaba en los diálogos Chaterina Martínez y las voces de Glinda Sarah Eras (diálogos) y Anabel García (canciones). El coloquio estará presentado por el periodista especializado en teatro musical Juan María Villagrán.
Video: WICKED Shares New 'Popular' Lyric Video with Corrected Lyric

The official Wicked movie account has released an updated version of the 'Popular' music video, following a previous one that included an incorrect lyric. Watch the new video here!
Video: Go Behind-the-Scenes of the Emerald City in New WICKED Promo

Take a peek behind the scenes of Emerald City! In a new video, viewers can get a closer look at the many moving parts it takes to bring the world of Wicked to life. Watch the promo now!
Videos: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Sing 'Popular' and 'The Wizard and I' in New WICKED Clips

Two new clips have just dropped from the Wicked movie! The videos include a full minute each of Ariana Grande's Popular and Cynthia Erivo's The Wizard and I, respectively, offering fans the largest sampling of the numbers to date. Watch them both here!
SORTEOS: BroadwayWorld Spain y Universal Spain te invitan a la premiere de WICKED en Madrid

El evento tendrá lugar el próximo martes 19 de noviembre en Kinépolis.
Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell And More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE: VOTE-A-THON

Stars in the House has announced Josh Groban, Neil Patrick Harris, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more for the second annual Election Day Vote-A-Thon.
Ariana Grande Credited with Full Name in WICKED Movie

Ariana Grande fans will notice something slightly different when reading the credits for the new Wicked movie. According to multiple reports, the pop superstar opted to be credited using her full legal name 'Ariana Grande-Butera' for the two-part film.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin Short, Shoshana Bean, and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Vote-A-Thon

“Stars in the House” will return for its second Election Day Vote-A-Thon with a star-studded lineup joining hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson to talk about their voting experiences and deliver LIVE musical performances.
WICKED Los Angeles Premiere to Be Livestreamed by Fandango and E! News

Fandango and E! News have joined forces to give fans a front-row seat to an immersive livestream of the most anticipated movie premiere of the year for Universal Pictures’ new cinematic event, Wicked, on November 9th from 4pm to 6pm PT/ 7pm to 9pm ET, live from Los Angeles.
Video: Meet the Munchkins in New WICKED Featurette

A new Wicked video has dropped, serving as an introduction to the beloved Munchkin folk who live in the Land of Oz. The video includes new footage, presumably from the beginning of the film when Glinda arrives to relay the story of her late friend Elphaba. Watch it now!
Photos: SusieCakes Bakery Unveils Limited Edition WICKED Cakes

Just in time for the Wicked movie hitting theaters in November, SusieCakes Bakery will release a themed pink and green cake to celebrate the occasion. For a limited time only starting Friday, November 1, Wicked fans will be able to purchase the Wickedly Popular Cake both online or at one of SusieCakes's 29 locations. Take a look at photos here!
Ya a la venta las entradas de WICKED

Quedan apenas tres semanas para que WICKED llegue a las pantallas de toda España, y hoy viernes 1 de noviembre ya están a la venta las entradas para su estreno el próximo día 22 de noviembre.
Video: Cynthia Erivo Performs 'The Wizard and I' in New WICKED Promo

Cynthia Erivo and Wicked director Jon M. Chu are taking us behind the scenes on the set of the film as the Broadway powerhouse rehearses and performs Elphaba's number The Wizard and I. Watch the video now!
Video: A Week on the WICKED Set with Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande has Glinda energy in a new video that captures one week on the set of the Wicked movie. In the video, Grande and director Jon M. Chu recall some of the most memorable moments on set including freestyle comedy, jumping on beds, falling off balconies, and more. Watch it now!
Video: New WICKED Teaser Features New Elphaba and Glinda Footage

A new Wicked teaser is circulating, which contains new moments and previously unseen shots from the upcoming movie. The teaser also features new dialogue from Elphaba, Nessarose, and Glinda. Watch it now!
Video: How to Join WICKED's Shiz University Student Directory with Personal ID

Attention, students! Wicked fans can now receive an official Shiz University Student ID. To create an ID and be added to the Shiz student directory, interested parties must fill out a short form on the Shiz website with a first name and a photo. Watch the video to learn more!
New WICKED Soundtrack Fan Editions Available for Pre-Order

Two more editions of the Wicked soundtrack have just been announced, reserved for the biggest Wicked fans. Both Fan Edition variants, shipping on December 6, consist of extra goodies not found in the standard editions of the soundtrack.
How to See WICKED Early with Amazon Prime Membership

Universal Pictures and the Wicked movie are partnering with Amazon to allow Prime members to see the highly anticipated film before its official theatrical release. Find out how to get tickets!
Video: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Pay Tribute To WICKED On Broadway

This week, the Wicked on Broadway family got their very own screening of the highly-anticipated film adaptation at a special event hosted by the film's stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. See video of their tearful tribute to the Broadway legacy!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Keala Settle been in?

Keala Settle has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Keala Settle been in?

Keala Settle has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Keala Settle's first West End show?

Keala Settle's first West End show was & Juliet which opened in 2021

What awards has Keala Settle been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hands on a Hardbody, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hands on a Hardbody, Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for Hands on a Hardbody, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hands on a Hardbody and Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hairspray.

What awards has Keala Settle won?

Keala Settle has won the Theatre World Award for her performance in Hands on a Hardbody.

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