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Katie Brayben BIO

She made her West End debut when she took over the lead role of Sophie in the 10th anniversary production of Mamma Mia! and later starred opposite Matt Smith in the American Psycho musical. In 2014 she joined the production of Mike Bartlett's King Charles III playing Princess Diana, and moved with the show when it transferred from the Almeida Theatre to the West End. In 2015 when that show moved to Broadway, she took on the title role of Carole King in the London production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Her performance won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical.

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Katie Brayben STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Tammy Faye Bakker

[West End]
Almeida Theatre UK Premiere, 2020
Performer

[West End]
West End Return Engagement, 2019
Elizabeth Laine

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2016
Sarah

[West End]
Open Air Production, 2012
Evelyn Nesbit

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 2011
Performer


Katie Brayben Awards and Nominations

Evening Standard Awards - 2015 - Best Musical Performance

Katie BraybenBeautiful: The Carole King Musical


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Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Actress in a Musical

Katie BraybenBeautiful: The Carole King Musical

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Video: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for WATER FOR ELEPHANTS


In this video, watch as BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge hits the red carpet with special guests, including: Andrew Rannells, Katie Brayben, Christopher Fitzgerald, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jaquel Spivey, Jessica Vosk, and more!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 25, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Olivier Award-Winner Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells Will Lead TAMMY FAYE on Broadway


Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater. 

New Musical TAMMY FAYE is Coming to Broadway During 2024-25 Season


The Almeida Theatre production of the Olivier-nominated musical, TAMMY FAYE, will premiere at a Nederlander Theatre on Broadway in the 2024-25 Season. Learn more about the production here!

Rose Bruford College Reveals and Celebrates This Year's Fellows and Honorary Fellows


Rose Bruford College has announced this year’s Fellows and Honorary Fellows including renowned actors Toby Jones and Sam Palladio, all of whom were celebrated at the 2023 graduation ceremonies. Learn more about the fellows here!

Photos: First Look at the Olivier Awards 2023 Winners


The winners have been unveiled for this year’s Olivier Awards with Mastercard, British theatre’s biggest night, which took place on Sunday 2 April at the Royal Albert Hall in London, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Check out the photos of the winners here.

Olivier Awards 2023: See All Award Winners!


The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, was celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall on 2 April. Hosted by renowned stage and screen actor Hannah Waddingham, a three-time Olivier Award nominee herself, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre, and are Britain's most prestigious stage honours. Here are this year's award winners!

BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2023 Predictions


The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, is nearly upon us. BroadwayWorld UK's editor Aliya Al-Hassan and reviewers Kerrie Nicholson and Cheryl Markosky discuss the main nominations: who should win, who will win and who missed out!

The 2023 Olivier Award Nominations Are Announced


The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, celebrates the brightest and best of London's world-leading theatre industry with a starry ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 2 April. Check out a full list of nominations!

Video: See Katie Brayben & Andrew Rannells in TAMMY FAYE World Premiere at The Almeida Theatre


See footage from the world premiere of Tammy Faye, a new musical from Elton John, Jake Shears and James Graham, that ran at The Almeida Theatre from October 13 - December 3, 2022.

Photos: First Look at Andrew Rannells & Katie Brayben in TAMMY FAYE World Premiere


The Almeida Theatre is presenting the world premiere of Tammy Faye, a new musical from Elton John, Jake Shears and James Graham, directed by Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold. The cast includes Katie Brayben, Andrew Rannells and Zubin Varla. Get a first look at photos here!

Wake Up With BWW 10/27: NEW YORK, NEW YORK is Headed to Broadway, and More!


Top stories include new Kander & Ebb musical New York, New York which will open on Broadway this Spring! Plus, Matt Doyle is the next Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Charlotte d’Amboise and Ryan Silverman will return to Chicago, and more!

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh in on TAMMY FAYE From Elton John and Jake Shears at the Almeida Theatre


The Almeida Theatre presents the world premiere of Tammy Faye, a new musical from Elton John, Jake Shears and James Graham, directed by Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold. The cast includes Katie Brayben, Andrew Rannells and Zubin Varla. Read reviews for the new musical below!

Review: TAMMY FAYE, Almeida Theatre


Rupert Goold directs a sanitised tale of faith, love, and financial fraud with a cast led by Andrew Rannells and Katie Brayben as the Bakkers - the couple who changed the face of American Christianity by broadcasting “24 hours per day, seven days a week until the second coming” in the 70s and 80s. It’s a camp production, clearly pre-packaged for the West End, that’s too abridged in its retelling of the story to hit the mark. 

Wake Up With BWW 10/11: & JULIET Broadway Casting, and More!


Top stories include the full Broadway cast for & Juliet! Plus, check out opening night photos from Death of a Salesman, and more!

VIDEO: Andrew Rannells, Katie Brayben, and More in Rehearsal For TAMMY FAYE


The Almeida Theatre will present the world premiere of Tammy Faye, a new musical from Elton John, Jake Shears and James Graham, directed by Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold. The cast includes Katie Brayben, Andrew Rannells and Zubin Varla. Check out all new rehearsal clips in the video here!

Wake Up With BWW 9/16: Julie Benko Joins HARMONY, TAKE ME OUT Casting, and More


Top stories include Julie Benko joining the cast of Harmony from Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman! Plus, Bill Heck joins Take Me Out for its Broadway return, and Come From Away will welcome back original cast members Josh Breckenridge, Petrina Bromley and Jenn Colella for its final two weeks!

Photos: Andrew Rannells, Katie Brayben, and More in Rehearsal For TAMMY FAYE


The Almeida Theatre will present the world premiere of Tammy Faye, a new musical from Elton John, Jake Shears and James Graham, directed by Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold. The cast includes Katie Brayben, Andrew Rannells and Zubin Varla. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!

Wake Up With BWW 8/24: HADESTOWN Tour Extends, TAMMY FAYE Musical Sets World Premiere, and More!


Top stories include the extension of the Hadestown tour, with new principal casting announced! The tour will now play through spring 2024. The world premiere is set for Tammy Faye, a new musical from Elton John and Jake Shears, starring Andrew Rannells and Katie Brayben.

TAMMY FAYE, New Musical From Elton John Starring Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells, Sets World Premiere Dates


The Almeida Theatre has announced a new season of shows from autumn 2022 to spring 2023, including a world premiere of a new musical from Elton john, Jake Shears and James Graham.

Katie Brayben FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Katie Brayben been in?

Katie Brayben has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Katie Brayben been in?

Katie Brayben has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.

What was Katie Brayben's first West End show?

Katie Brayben's first West End show was 13 which opened in 2011

What awards has Katie Brayben been nominated for?

Katie Brayben has been nominated for Best Musical Performance at the Evening Standard Awards and for Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for her role in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

What awards has Katie Brayben won?

Katie Brayben won the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

What is Katie Brayben next theatre project?

Katie Brayben's next show will be Tammy Faye which opens on 11/14/2024 on Broadway.

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