Frances Ruffelle
Latest News on Frances Ruffelle:
Alan Cumming Will Lead First Season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre (Nov 13, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 13, 2025 - Trisha Paytas To Join BEETLEJUICE and More (Oct 13, 2025)
Video: LES MISERABLES Stars of Past and Present Unite in London for 40th Anniversary (Oct 10, 2025)
Alan Cumming Will Lead First Season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre (Nov 13, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 13, 2025 - Trisha Paytas To Join BEETLEJUICE and More (Oct 13, 2025)
Video: LES MISERABLES Stars of Past and Present Unite in London for 40th Anniversary (Oct 10, 2025)
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
The Wildcats of St. Trinian's
[ 1980 ] Angela Hall, Princess Roxanne
[ 1980 ] Angela Hall, Princess Roxanne
Secrets & Lies
[ 1996 ] Young Mother
[ 1996 ] Young Mother
The Road to Ithaca
[ 1999 ] Eleni
[ 1999 ] Eleni
Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary
[ 2010 ] Eponine - 1985 Cast
[ 2010 ] Eponine - 1985 Cast
Les Misérables
[ 2012 ] Whore 1
[ 2012 ] Whore 1
Devil's Tower
[ 2014 ] Kim
[ 2014 ] Kim
Long Forgotten Fields
[ 2016 ] Sue Foster
[ 2016 ] Sue Foster
Locked Down
[ 2021 ] Neighbour
[ 2021 ] Neighbour
TV Shows
Dream Team
Dawn Daniel-Spears
Dawn Daniel-Spears
Awards and Nominations
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production
Frances RuffelleLes Miserables
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1987 - Best Debut Performance
Frances Ruffelle, Les Miserables
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1987 - Performance
Frances Ruffelle, Les Misérables
winner
Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Frances Ruffelle, Les Misérables
Videos
Video: Frances Ruffelle & Norman Beauman Are Getting Ready for 54 Below
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-10-11 12:08:16
VIDEO: Stars Unite to Celebrate 50 Years of Broadway at the Kennedy Center
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-02-11 14:56:33
VIDEO: On This Day, March 12- LES MISERABLES Brings The Revoultion To Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-03-12 16:35:31
VIDEO: Frances Ruffelle Sings STILL HURTING by Jason Robert Brown
by Rebecca Russo - 2018-06-19 21:47:57
TV: Richard Jay-Alexander Chats with Olivier & Tony Award Winner Frances Ruffelle About LES MIZ and So Much More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-06-15 10:16:08
TV Exclusive: Watch Harvey Schmidt & Tom Jones on Stage Together One Last Time
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-03-01 15:01:48
TV: Save on Tickets to See Mario Frangoulis and Frances Ruffelle, Reunited at Lincoln Center on 11/6
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-11-02 19:15:27
VIDEO: First Footage Released of THE WILD PARTY at The Other Palace
by BWW News Desk - 2017-03-15 08:53:10
STAGE TUBE: Frances Ruffelle and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt Debut 'Best Friends' from THE WILD PARTY
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-01-27 21:18:32
VIDEO: Watch All the Performances from AN ANDERSON AND PETTY CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - 2017-01-03 10:41:35
STAGE TUBE: Frances Ruffelle Sings 'No Regrets'; New Album I SAY YEH-YEH Out Now
by Stage Tube - 2015-12-28 16:50:15
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Frances Ruffelle in BENEATH THE DRESS
by Reilly Hickey - 2015-12-15 12:31:26
HOT Video: LES MISERABLES' 30th Birthday with Patti LuPone, Colm Wilkinson, Frances Ruffelle & More Singing in Special Finale!
by Robert Diamond - 2015-10-25 13:15:05
VIDEO: Frances Ruffelle's Daughter Eliza Doolittle Sings Along to 'On My Own' Remix
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-10-17 11:50:38
VIDEO: BWW's 12 Days of Christmas with Guest Editor Richard Jay-Alexander; CHRISTMAS BONUS - Never Before Seen Natalie Toro as 'Googie Gomez' & Her Boys!
by Richard Jay-Alexander - 2014-12-25 20:02:49
TV Exclusive: Scott Alan's SONGS FROM MY LIVING ROOM with Jane Monheit
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-11-08 12:00:48
STAGE TUBE: Frances Ruffelle and Daughter Eliza Doolittle Sing 'Before I Open My Mouth'
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-10-02 15:50:52
STAGE TUBE: Lisa O'Hare and More Perform THE SONGS OF ANDERSON & PETTY at 54 Below
by Stage Tube - 2014-09-08 17:41:40
News
Alan Cumming Will Lead First Season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025
Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director, Alan Cumming has announced his highly anticipated inaugural season of exciting programming for 2026, which will coincide with the 75th anniversary of the celebrated Scottish Highland Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025
Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director, Alan Cumming has announced his highly anticipated inaugural season of exciting programming for 2026, which will coincide with the 75th anniversary of the celebrated Scottish Highland Theatre.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 13, 2025 - Trisha Paytas To Join BEETLEJUICE and More
by - Oct 13, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Oct 13, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Video: LES MISERABLES Stars of Past and Present Unite in London for 40th Anniversary
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 10, 2025
LES MISÉRABLES celebrated its 40th Birthday in London’s West End with a special charity gala performance, featuring a company of nearly 100 performers. The star-studded line up of guest artists included Patti LuPone, Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Samantha Barks, Matt Lucas, Frances Ruffelle. Watch the epic finale here!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 10, 2025
LES MISÉRABLES celebrated its 40th Birthday in London’s West End with a special charity gala performance, featuring a company of nearly 100 performers. The star-studded line up of guest artists included Patti LuPone, Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Samantha Barks, Matt Lucas, Frances Ruffelle. Watch the epic finale here!
Patti LuPone, Michael Ball and More to Join LES MISÉRABLES Gala Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025
LES MISÉRABLES will celebrate its 40th Birthday in London’s West End with a special charity gala performance featuring Patti LuPone, Michael Ball and more. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025
LES MISÉRABLES will celebrate its 40th Birthday in London’s West End with a special charity gala performance featuring Patti LuPone, Michael Ball and more. Learn more here!
GREAT BIG STUFF: A TRIBUTE TO DAVID YAZBEK to Play at Green Room 42
by Emmy Rice - Aug 23, 2025
Great Big Stuff: A Tribue to David Yazbek is coming to the Green Room 42. The performance will take place at Sunday, August 31 at 9:30 PM. See here for more details!
by Emmy Rice - Aug 23, 2025
Great Big Stuff: A Tribue to David Yazbek is coming to the Green Room 42. The performance will take place at Sunday, August 31 at 9:30 PM. See here for more details!
EVERYDAY ENCHANTED'S HOLIDAY PRINCESS SING-ALONG is Coming to The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025
The Green Room 42 will present Everyday Enchanted's Holiday Princess Sing-Along. Sing and dance along with the Ice Queen, Mermaid Princess, and more of your favorite characters in this interactive cabaret for the whole family. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025
The Green Room 42 will present Everyday Enchanted's Holiday Princess Sing-Along. Sing and dance along with the Ice Queen, Mermaid Princess, and more of your favorite characters in this interactive cabaret for the whole family. Learn more!
LxL Production Co. To Present Inaugural Green Room 42 Cabaret
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2025
LxL Productions, a New York City-based production company, will produce its inaugural cabaret, 'A Golden Hour,' on July 23, 2025, at 9:30 p.m. EDT at The Green Room 42.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2025
LxL Productions, a New York City-based production company, will produce its inaugural cabaret, 'A Golden Hour,' on July 23, 2025, at 9:30 p.m. EDT at The Green Room 42.
CRASHING OUT CABARET Comes to The Green Room 42 This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2025
The Green Room 42 will present Crashing Out on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 9:30pm EDT. Producers Alison Allwine and Julie Lucido have gathered their favorite support group from coast-to-coast, for one night only, to sing their way through life's ups and downs.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2025
The Green Room 42 will present Crashing Out on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 9:30pm EDT. Producers Alison Allwine and Julie Lucido have gathered their favorite support group from coast-to-coast, for one night only, to sing their way through life's ups and downs.
A TRIBUTE TO HAMILTON: A DECADE OF LEGACY Comes to The Green Room 42 in April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025
The Green Room 42 will present HamilTen: A Decade of Legacy, a spectacular 10th-anniversary tribute to Hamilton, celebrating the music, the legacy, and the revolution that redefined Broadway.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025
The Green Room 42 will present HamilTen: A Decade of Legacy, a spectacular 10th-anniversary tribute to Hamilton, celebrating the music, the legacy, and the revolution that redefined Broadway.
GOTTA SING With Kenneth Gartman Comes To The Green Room 42 This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025
The Green Room 42 will present “Gotta Sing with Kenneth Gartman” on Saturday, March 29th at 1:00 pm. Host and Music Director Kenneth Gartman shines a light on some of NYC's best musical theatre talent each month in a cabaret series - Gotta Sing.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025
The Green Room 42 will present “Gotta Sing with Kenneth Gartman” on Saturday, March 29th at 1:00 pm. Host and Music Director Kenneth Gartman shines a light on some of NYC's best musical theatre talent each month in a cabaret series - Gotta Sing.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2025
Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals for Buena Vista Social Club, which included special guests Lin-Manuel Miranda, Eva Longoria, John Leguizamo, Ariana DeBose, Sara Bareilles, and more!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2025
Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals for Buena Vista Social Club, which included special guests Lin-Manuel Miranda, Eva Longoria, John Leguizamo, Ariana DeBose, Sara Bareilles, and more!
Rachel Green Comes to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025
The Green Room 42 will present Rachel Green in I've Gotta Be Me. Rachel Green takes you on a funny, sexy and whimsical journey through her life via storytelling, standup comedy, singing and violin.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025
The Green Room 42 will present Rachel Green in I've Gotta Be Me. Rachel Green takes you on a funny, sexy and whimsical journey through her life via storytelling, standup comedy, singing and violin.
Divina De Campo Will Host 15th Annual Offies
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025
Drag-artist superstar Divina De Campo will host the 15th anniversary Offies on Monday 17th March at Westminster Hall. Learn more about the event and find out how to attend here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025
Drag-artist superstar Divina De Campo will host the 15th anniversary Offies on Monday 17th March at Westminster Hall. Learn more about the event and find out how to attend here!
HERMAN SINGS HERMAN Comes To The Green Room 42 In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025
The Green Room 42 will present Michelle Beth Herman in Before the Parade Passes By: Herman Sings Herman on March 2nd, 2025. Featuring beloved songs from Mame, Hello, Dolly!, La Cage aux Folles, Mack and Mabel, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025
The Green Room 42 will present Michelle Beth Herman in Before the Parade Passes By: Herman Sings Herman on March 2nd, 2025. Featuring beloved songs from Mame, Hello, Dolly!, La Cage aux Folles, Mack and Mabel, and more.
Bligh Voth and Joel de Candio to Present THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
Bligh Voth and Joel de Candio, along with pianist Nolan Bonvouloir, will bring back THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS for one more night at The Green Rom 42. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
Bligh Voth and Joel de Candio, along with pianist Nolan Bonvouloir, will bring back THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS for one more night at The Green Rom 42. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cult Classics Cabaret Set for The Green Room 42
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025
The Green Room 42 will present “Celebrating Musicals Too Bold for the Mainstream” where up-and-coming talents tackle cult classics this month. Learn more about the performance here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025
The Green Room 42 will present “Celebrating Musicals Too Bold for the Mainstream” where up-and-coming talents tackle cult classics this month. Learn more about the performance here!
Offies Finalists Revealed as Awards Mark 15 Years
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025
The finalists for the OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have been announced, as the UK’s foremost awards for independent theatre mark their 15th anniversary. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025
The finalists for the OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have been announced, as the UK’s foremost awards for independent theatre mark their 15th anniversary. Learn more here!
THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS Comes To The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025
The Green Room 42 will present Bligh Voth, Joel de Candio, and Nolan Bonvouloir in 'The Sondheim Sessions'. The popular NYC Sondheim series returns following successful shows in 2023 and 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025
The Green Room 42 will present Bligh Voth, Joel de Candio, and Nolan Bonvouloir in 'The Sondheim Sessions'. The popular NYC Sondheim series returns following successful shows in 2023 and 2024.
Ali Ewoldt to Join WOMEN OF THE WINGS at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025
Ali Ewoldt will join Women of The Wings Volume 7 at The Green Room 42. Previous cast and creative announcements include Jordan Eagle, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025
Ali Ewoldt will join Women of The Wings Volume 7 at The Green Room 42. Previous cast and creative announcements include Jordan Eagle, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Nick Fradiani, Abby Mueller, & More Set For TAYLOR SWIFT BY THE BOOK: IN CONCERT At Green Room 42
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 30, 2024
The Green Room 42 will present TAYLOR SWIFT BY THE BOOK: IN CONCERT this December, celebrating the release of Taylor Swift By The Book: The Literature Behind The Lyrics, From Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets by Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 30, 2024
The Green Room 42 will present TAYLOR SWIFT BY THE BOOK: IN CONCERT this December, celebrating the release of Taylor Swift By The Book: The Literature Behind The Lyrics, From Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets by Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Frances Ruffelle been in?
Frances Ruffelle has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Frances Ruffelle been in?
Frances Ruffelle has appeared on London's West End in 7 shows.
What was Frances Ruffelle's first West End show?
Frances Ruffelle's first West End show was Starlight Express which opened in 1984
What awards has Frances Ruffelle been nominated for?
Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Les Miserables, Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Les Miserables, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Les Misérables and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Les Misérables.
What awards has Frances Ruffelle won?
Frances Ruffelle has won several prestigious awards for her performances in Les Miserables. She received the Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards. She was honored with the Best Debut Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and recognized by the Theatre World Awards for her performance in Les Misérables. Additionally, she won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Les Misérables.
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