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Sofia Escobar BIO

Training: Sofia was born in Portugal and has lived in London for the past four years. She trained at the Conservatorio de Musica do Porto in Oporto and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Theatre includes: resident actress with theatre company A Oficina, touring extensively in Portugal and Brazil. Her first role in a musical was the lead Hanna Gzelak in the Portuguese musical Scents of Light. Two years into her degree in classical singing she joined the London company of The Phantom of the Opera, understudying and playing Christine on numerous occasions. Sofia was very proud to be nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance as Maria in West Side Story and won the Whatsonstage Theatregoers’ Choice Award in the same category (Sadler’s Wells, UK and world tours).

Film includes: Portuguese voiceover of Jasmin in Disney’s DVD trilogy Aladdin.

Television includes: Professor Olivia Matos in the Portuguese series Morangos Com Acucar (Portuguese Golden Globe nomination for Revelation of the Year 2010).

Other work includes: concerts and private events in Portugal and the UK. Concerts include Vivaldi Gloria, Bach Magnificat and Pergolesi Stabat Mater.

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Sofia Escobar STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
Christine Daaé [Replacement]


Sofia Escobar Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Actress In A Musical

Sofia EscobarWest Side Story

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Sofia Escobar News


TV: Noches de Broadway en los Jardins De Pedralbes


Con motivo del concierto JARDINS DE BROADWAY, que tendrá lugar hoy a las 22:00h, recordamos los últimos conciertos de teatro musical en el festival barcelonés

Sofia Escobar Will Perform With the Loulé Music Conservatoire Ensemble


On October 24, Sofia Escobar will perform with the Loulé Music Conservatoire Ensemble.

Talía Del Val regresa a EL MEDICO para dos únicas funciones


EL MEDICO cuenta la historia de Rob J. Cole, un huérfano acogido por un barbero con el que recorre Inglaterra en condición de aprendiz

BWW Review: FANTASMA DA �"PERA - EM CONCERTO at Coliseu Do Porto


The iconic Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera has arrived at Portugal for the very first time. With leading actors who previously played the roles at the West End London, the show is headed by Sofia Escobar, Lara Martins, Bruno Almeida and Fernando Fernandes.

SORTEOS BWW: Celebramos el primer aniversario de EL MEDICO


Consigue uno de los posters firmados por la compañía del musical que triunfa en Madrid.

PHOTO FLASH: EL MEDICO presenta su segunda temporada por tiempo limitado


Esta mañana, el Teatro Nuevo Apolo ha acogido la presentación de la nueva temporada de EL MEDICO, que vuelve por tiempo limitado.

BREAKING NEWS: Gerónimo Rauch será el nuevo Rob en EL MEDICO


El actor argentino interpretara el papel protagonista en el musical junto a Sofia Escobar a partir del 13 de marzo.

BWW Spain Instagram TakeOver con Sofia Escobar (EL MEDICO)


Para descubrirnos el dia a dia de su protagonista, Sofia Escobar, que da vida a Mary Cullen en EL MEDICO, controlara la cuenta de Instagram de BroadwayWorld Spain por un dia el proximo 2 de enero.

PHOTO FLASH: EL MEDICO participa en la Maratón de Donación de Sangre


El elenco del musical ha apoyado con su presencia el maraton de 24 horas que cada año realiza el Hospital Ramon y Cajal. 

PHOTO FLASH: Alfombra Roja del Estreno de EL MEDICO


No te pierdas todas las imagenes del gran estreno de EL MEDICO en el Nuevo Apolo

BWW Interviews: Francesc Abós nos habla sobre EL MEDICO


Hemos hablado con el director y coreografo sobre este nuevo musical que se estrena oficialmente el miercoles en el Nuevo Apolo de Madrid

PHOTO FLASH: EL MEDICO se presenta a los medios en el Nuevo Apolo


Ya ha tenido lugar la presentacion mundial de EL MEDICO

BWW Interviews: Sofia Escobar nos habla sobre EL MEDICO


La actriz nos habla acerca de su trabajo en el nuevo musical basado en la novela de Noah Gordon, que se estrena este mes en el Nuevo Apolo

STAGE TUBE: LAS ESTRELLAS DE BROADWAY en el Festival Jardins de Pedralbes


Laura Tebbutt, Rob Houchen, Sofia Escobar y Geronimo Rauch, acompañados de la orquesta sinfonica Arts Symphony Ensemble, y dirigidos por Alfonso Casado (Director Musical) y Mariano Detry (Director Artistico), ofrecieron un concierto el pasado lunes en el 6º Festival Jardins de Pedralbes

Esta noche LAS ESTRELLAS DE BROADWAY iluminarán Pedralbes


Laura Tebbutt, Rob Houchen, Sofia Escobar y Geronimo Rauch, acompañados de la orquesta sinfonica Arts Symphony Ensemble, y dirigidos por Alfonso Casado (Director Musical) y Mariano Detry (Director Artistico), ofreceran un concierto hoy en el 6º Festival Jardins de Pedralbes

Peter Jöback To Lead Swedish Revival Of The Phantom Of The Opera


It's official. Former Broadway and West End Phantom Peter Jöback is going to star in a Swedish revival of the original replica production of The Phantom Of The Opera in Stockholm 2016.

Gerónimo Rauch, Sean Palmer & More to Join West End's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA


Major cast changes will take place in the smash hit Andrew Lloyd Webber musical "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" at Her Majesty's Theatre in the West End from Monday 2 September 2013. Fresh from his success as Jean Valjean in "Les Miserables" at the Queen's Theatre Geronimo Rauch will join the cast as 'The Phantom'. At the same time Broadway leading man Sean Palmer will join as 'Raoul'. They will be joined by Andy Hockley as 'Monsieur Firmin', Martin Ball as 'Monsieur Andre', Claire Moore as 'Carlotta', Jacinta Mulcahy as 'Madame Giry', Cat Lane as 'Meg Giry' and Olivia Brereton and Harriet Jones who will both play 'Christine' at certain performances.

BOOK OF MORMON's Ashley Day Wins West End Frame's Understudy of the Year Award 2013


Following an intense six week voting period, it has been announced that Ashley Day has won West End Frame's Understudy of the Year Award 2013 for understudying the role of Elder Price in The Book of Mormon.

STAGE TUBE: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Sofia Escobar and Marcus Lovett Perform at WEST END LIVE 2013!


The annual festival West End LIVE - organised by Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre, in association with MasterCard - returned to Trafalgar Square yesterday, 22nd June and continues today, 23rd June 2013, for a weekend of free entertainment from some of London's top theatre productions and performers. Click below to watch Sofia Escobar as Christine and Marcus Lovett as the Phantom singing 'Phantom of the Opera'!

OLIVIERS 2013: Live Blog! Follow The Concert, Red Carpet And Ceremony


UK editor in chief Carrie Dunn follows the Oliviers Party in the Piazza, red carpet and the ceremony, and gives her opinions on the runners and riders...

Sofia Escobar FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sofia Escobar been in?

Sofia Escobar has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Sofia Escobar been in?

Sofia Escobar has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Sofia Escobar's first West End show?

Sofia Escobar's first West End show was The Phantom of the Opera which opened in 2021

What awards has Sofia Escobar been nominated for?

Sofia Escobar has been nominated for Best Actress In A Musical at the Olivier Awards for her role in West Side Story.

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