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R. Whitehead Training: Warwick University and the Royal Academy of Music in London, Dip RAM for outstanding achievement. After graduating sang with Elton John on his UK tour and in 2005 was one of six finalists in BBC Radio 2's International Voice of Musical Theatre Competition. Most recently played the lead role of Frederick in The Union Theatre's production of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE which transferred to Wilton's Music Hall and Rose Theatre Kingston, the show won the Whatsonstage award for the best off West End production. Theatre includes: Scrooge, The Musical opposite Shane Richie (UK tour), Jesus Christ Superstar (Scandanavian tour), Lucky Nurse (Finborough), The Wild Party (Riverside Studios), Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd (Sir Jack Lyons Theatre, RAM), Parade (Edinburgh Fringe), I Am Star Trek - The Musical (Greenwich), Listen to My Heart - The Songs of David Freidman (Brockley Jack and Brighton Festival), 16 Gobs (King's Head), The Amazing Mr Berlin (Sydmonton Court), Toys - The Musical (Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Perfect Pitch Season) and The Passing Show - 100 Years of British Musical Theatre (Sydmonton Court).

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Photo Flash: First Look at Ocean State Theatre's VICTOR/VICTORIA


Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its fifth season in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick, is proud to present the charming, provocative, hilarious musical, Victor/Victoria, which will run at Ocean State Theatre from April 26 - May 21.

Photo Flash: Ocean State Theatre presents INHERIT THE WIND


Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its fifth season in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick, presents Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee's Tony Award-winning play, Inherit the Wind, which will run at Ocean State Theatre from March 29 - April 16.

Tom Gleadow and Brandon Whitehead to Star in INHERIT THE WIND at Ocean State Theatre


Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its fifth season in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick, presents Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee's Tony Award-winning play, Inherit the Wind, which will run at Ocean State Theatre from March 29 - April 16.

Oprah's Book Club Announces 'The Underground Railroad' as Newest Selection


OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and O, The Oprah Magazine announce the newest Oprah's Book Club 2016 selection, The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (Doubleday).

Olympics Gold Medallist Robin Cousins Stars in West End's CHICAGO from Tonight, July 17


Olympics Gold Medallist Robin Cousins stars on the West End stage as Billy Flynn in the musical CHICAGO at the Garrick Theatre from tonight, 17 July, 10 days ahead of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. He will be in the show until 8 September, the day before the final day of the Paralympics.

Olympics Gold Medallist Robin Cousins to Star in CHICAGO, London, July-September


Olympics Gold Medallist Robin Cousins will star on the West End stage as Billy Flynn in the musical CHICAGO at the Garrick Theatre from 17 July, 10 days ahead of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. He will be in the show until 8 September, the day before the final day of the Paralympics.

Travel Channel's GHOST ADVENTURES to Return for Sixth Season, 3/9


Travel Channel returns with season six of the popular paranormal travel series, GHOST ADVENTURES on Friday, March 9 at 9:00 p.m., ET/PT.

Travel Channel's GHOST ADVENTURES to Return for Sixth Season, 3/9


Travel Channel returns with season six of the popular paranormal travel series, GHOST ADVENTURES on Friday, March 9 at 9:00 p.m., ET/PT.

Terence Maynard Joins Cast of West End's CHICAGO


Darius Campbell will finish his current run as Billy Flynn in CHICAGO on Saturday 24 December. Terence Maynard will return to the role on Monday 26 December. America Ferrera and Amra-Faye Wright will star as Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly until Saturday 31 December. From Monday 2 January, the roles of Roxie and Velma will be played by Sarah Soetaert and Rachel McDowall. James Doherty will continue as Amos Hart, Jasna Ivir as Mama Morton and R. Whitehead as Mary Sunshine.

Darius Campbell to Star with America Ferrera in West End CHICAGO


Darius Campbell (formerly Danesh) will return to the smash hit musical CHICAGO when it re-opens at the Garrick Theatre on Monday 7 November to reprise his role as Billy Flynn opposite Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner America Ferrera, who will be making her British stage debut as Roxie Hart.

Darius Campbell to Star with America Ferrera in West End CHICAGO


Darius Campbell (formerly Danesh) will return to the smash hit musical CHICAGO when it re-opens at the Garrick Theatre on Monday 7 November to reprise his role as Billy Flynn opposite Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner America Ferrera, who will be making her British stage debut as Roxie Hart.

Christie Brinkley To Play Roxie Hart in CHICAGO London From July 11


Christie Brinkley, who made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in CHICAGO earlier this year, receiving great critical acclaim, will come direct from New York to play the role in London's West End from Monday 11 July for a strictly limited four-week season, ending on Saturday 6 August. She will be joined by Amra-Faye Wright, who has been playing Velma Kelly opposite Christie on Broadway. Amra-Faye will also star in the Cambridge Theatre production from 11 July to 6 August. Jonathan Wilkes will continue in the role of Billy Flynn, James Doherty as Amos Hart, Jasna Ivir as Mama Morton and R. Whitehead as Mary Sunshine, all until 27 August, when CHICAGO will leave the Cambridge Theatre.

Jonathan Wilkes To Join CHICAGO As Billy Flynn From May 9


Jonathan Wilkes will star as Billy Flynn in the smash-hit West End musical CHICAGO at the Cambridge Theatre from Monday 9 May for seven weeks only, until 26 June. His last West End engagement was as Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror Show. On tour, Jonathan has starred in We Will Rock You, The Wedding Singer, Guys and Dolls, Tommy, Grease, The Rocky Horror Show and Godspell.

Jonathan Wilkes To Join CHICAGO As Billy Flynn From May 9


Jonathan Wilkes will star as Billy Flynn in the smash-hit West End musical CHICAGO at the Cambridge Theatre from Monday 9 May for seven weeks only, until 26 June. His last West End engagement was as Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror Show. On tour, Jonathan has starred in We Will Rock You, The Wedding Singer, Guys and Dolls, Tommy, Grease, The Rocky Horror Show and Godspell.

Jonathan Wilkes to Join CHICAGO in London Thru June 26


Jonathan Wilkes will star as Billy Flynn in the smash-hit West End musical CHICAGO at the Cambridge Theatre from Monday 9 May for seven weeks only, until 26 June.

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