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BIO

Urbani is best known for his appearances as Frank N. Furter in The Rocky Horror Show and as the title role in The Buddy Holly Story on the West End and in South Africa. He also appeared in Thoroughly Modern Millie in the West End.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2003
Mr. Trevor Graydon

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical or Entertainment

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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Returns to Theatre on the Bay in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, a cult classic musical, will be staged at Theatre on the Bay from April to May 2026, featuring a collaboration between Pieter Toerien Productions and LAMTA.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; JOSEPH Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; Theatre on the Bay Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; JOSEPH Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; The Outlore Base Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; SPRING AWAKENING Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: MY FAIR LADY at the Artscape Opera House Is Musical Theatre Perfection from Start to Finish
by Jaime Uranovsky - Dec 31, 2024

One of the world’s most adored musicals has arrived in Cape Town – and it’s “lover-ly”. From start to finish, I was absolutely mesmerised by MY FAIR LADY. There is not a second of this show that isn’t pitch-perfect, aesthetically gorgeous, or choreographed in a unique and eye-catching way.
MY FAIR LADY Comes to Montecasino in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024

Following the sell-out success of The Sound Of Music, Pieter Toerien in association with Cape Town Opera will present Lerner & Loewe's musical masterpiece, My Fair Lady at TEATRO, Montecasino.
MY FAIR LADY in Cape Town Adds New Year's Eve Performance
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024

My Fair Lady, presented by Pieter Toerien in collaboration with Cape Town Opera, will open at Artscape Theatre on Thursday 12 December 2024.  There will be a late afternoon performance on New Year’s Eve at 16h00.
Interview: Leah Mari Chats About Bringing MY FAIR LADY To Life
by Faeron Wheeler - Nov 18, 2024

It's been touted as the world's most loved musical and it's fair to say that MY FAIR LADY really does seem to have stood the test of time. To find out a little more about the this production, we chatted to Leah Mari, who will be taking on the lead role of Eliza Doolittle (sharing it with Brittany Smith).
MY FAIR LADY Will Embark on Tour of South Africa
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024

Following the sell-out success of The Sound Of Music, Pieter Toerien with Cape Town Opera will present a South African tour of Lerner & Loewe's musical masterpiece, My Fair Lady in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Heads to Johannesburg Following Run at Artscape
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

After a successful sell-out season at the Artscape Opera House in Cape Town, Pieter Toerien and Cape Town Opera’s stunning production of the world’s most loved family musical – The Sound of Music – ended its record-breaking month-long run yesterday,  Sunday 14 January 2024.  
Photos: A Peek at WE WILL ROCK YOU Opening Night in Singapore
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 9, 2023

Broadway titles’ presenter GMG Productions opened its newly-reimagined production of the hit jukebox musical based on the songs of the rock band Queen, 'We Will Rock You,' at the Esplanade-Theatres on the Bay” last January 5. Check out photos from opening night!
Photos: WE WILL ROCK YOU Releases Production Stills
by Oliver Oliveros - Nov 4, 2022

Olivier Award nominee Nick Winston directs and choreographs his reimagined production of the British rock band Queen and Ben Elton’s hit jukebox musical, 'We Will Rock You.' The new production has opened at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater at the Ayala Malls’ Circuit Makati, launching a multi-year global tour.
VIDEO: WE WILL ROCK YOU Performs 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love'
by Oliver Oliveros - Nov 3, 2022

Before a packed house, London’s West End director-choreographer Nick Winston’s sci-fi-centric reimagining of Queen and Ben Elton’s hit jukebox musical 'We Will Rock You' held its gala performance last Wednesday, which also launched the new production’s global tour starting with a limited run in the Philippines, followed by Singapore and New Zealand next year.
WE WILL ROCK YOU World Tour Cast Announced
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 28, 2022

South African performers Nicole Fernandes (Scaramouche), Stuart Brown (Galileo), Londiwe Dhlomo (Killer Queen), Craig Urbani (Khashoggi), Tiaan Rautenbach (Buddy), Richard Gau (Brit), and Danelle Cronje (Oz) are set to star in the brand-new production of Queen and Ben Elton’s rock musical 'We Will Rock You.'
WE WILL ROCK YOU Announces All-South African Cast
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2022

After unavoidable postponements owing to COVID-19 regulations, the brand-new production and major world tour of Queen and Ben Elton's multi award-winning rock musical We Will Rock You featuring an all-South African cast, crew and band begins in Manila, The Philippines in October 2022. 
Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards
by BWW - Dec 23, 2019

There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
December 19th Update: KINKY BOOTS - The Fugard Theatre Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW South Africa Awards Voting
by BWW Staff - Dec 19, 2019

We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards
by BWW - Dec 16, 2019

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Craig Urbani been in?

Craig Urbani has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Craig Urbani been in?

Craig Urbani has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Craig Urbani's first West End show?

Craig Urbani's first West End show was Thoroughly Modern Millie which opened in 2003

What awards has Craig Urbani been nominated for?

and Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical or Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for Contact .

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