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Jay McGuiness

James "Jay" McGuiness is a British singer, songwriter and actor best known as a vocalist with boy band The Wanted. In 2015, partnered with Aliona Vilani, he won the 13th series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.

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James "Jay" McGuiness is a British singer, songwriter and actor best known as a vocalist with boy band The Wanted. In 2015, partnered with Aliona Vilani, he won the 13th series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. In recent years, McGuiness has forged a career in musical theatre starring in BIG!

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Sea Witch
[West End]
2026
Iker
Big The Musical Big The Musical
[West End]
West End Premiere, 2019
Josh Baskin

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Photos: KINKY BOOTS The Musical Gala Night at the London Coliseum Photo
Photos: KINKY BOOTS The Musical Gala Night at the London Coliseum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026

A brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Kinky Boots opened at the London Coliseum. Check out photos from gala night performance!
Review Roundup: SEA WITCH at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Photo
Review Roundup: SEA WITCH at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026

The world premiere production of Sea Witch, is now officially open at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. See what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup.
Photos: UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH Opens at The Other Pala Photo
Photos: UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH Opens at The Other Palace
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026

UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH has opened at The Other Palace. Check out photos from opening night. The production transfers following its Christmas engagement at The Lowry.
Full Cast Set For SEA WITCH at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Photo
Full Cast Set For SEA WITCH at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

Theatre Royal Drury Lane has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of SEA WITCH, set to captivate audiences with a stellar lineup of performers.
Video: Michelle Visage in 'Beware of the Storms' Music Video From SEA WITCH Photo
Video: Michelle Visage in 'Beware of the Storms' Music Video From SEA WITCH
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026

A brand new music video, 'Beware of the Storms', has been released from the musical Sea Witch, featuring Michelle Visage, ahead of the show's world premiere production at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Check out the video here!
Video: Amy Di Bartolomeo Performs 'They Won’t Forget Me Now' From SEA WITCH Photo
Video: Amy Di Bartolomeo Performs 'They Won’t Forget Me Now' From SEA WITCH
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Major new musical, Sea Witch has released a brand-new music from the upcoming world premiere production with They Won’t Forget Me Now featuring Amy Di Bartolomeo. Check out the video here!
Michelle Visage and More Will Star in SEA WITCH World Premiere at Theatre Royal Drury Photo
Michelle Visage and More Will Star in SEA WITCH World Premiere at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026

Major new musical, Sea Witch will receive its world premiere at London's prestigious Theatre Royal Drury Lane with special performances on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 3pm and 7.30pm.
2:22 A GHOST STORY Returns to the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Photo
2:22 A GHOST STORY Returns to the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025

The new cast members for the 2026 UK tour of the critically acclaimed, smash hit, supernatural thriller 2:22 A GHOST STORY have been announced, coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in 2026.
2:22 A GHOST STORY is Coming to Milton Keynes Theatre in September Photo
2:22 A GHOST STORY is Coming to Milton Keynes Theatre in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025

2:22 - A Ghost Story will embark on an extensive UK-wide tour, including performances at Milton Keynes Theatre in September. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets!
& JULIET Cast Raise a Glass to The Bard's Hometown Photo
& JULIET Cast Raise a Glass to The Bard's Hometown
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025

The & Juliet cast raised a glass to the Bard when they paid a visit to Judith's School of Spirits in Stratford upon Avon on 29 April. Learn more about the visit here!
Full Cast Set For UK Tour Of 2:22 A GHOST STORY Photo
Full Cast Set For UK Tour Of 2:22 A GHOST STORY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

The full 2025 cast has been announced for the UK tour of the critically acclaimed, smash hit, supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story. Learn more about the show here!
Original Broadway Romeo Ben Jackson Walker Joins UK & Ireland Tour of & JULIET Photo
Original Broadway Romeo Ben Jackson Walker Joins UK & Ireland Tour of & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2025

Ben Jackson Walker, the original Romeo in the Broadway production of & Juliet, will be revisiting the role in the UK and Ireland tour. Learn more about the show here!
Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton Will Lead UK Tour of 2:22 A GHOST STORY Photo
Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton Will Lead UK Tour of 2:22 A GHOST STORY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025

Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton will star in supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story on an extensive UK-wide tour, opening at Manchester Opera House in August.
& JULIET, BAT OUT OF HELL, and More Set For the Summer 2025 Season at Milton Keynes T Photo
& JULIET, BAT OUT OF HELL, and More Set For the Summer 2025 Season at Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

2025 has kicked off at Milton Keynes Theatre, with a mix of musicals, dramatic plays, and lots more having already graced the stage, with more of the same coming over the next few months. Learn more about the season here!
& JULIET Comes to Milton Keynes in March Photo
& JULIET Comes to Milton Keynes in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

​​​​​​​The global musical sensation that is & Juliet will be coming to Milton Keynes Theatre for two weeks in March and April as part of its UK & Ireland Tour. Learn more here!
Photos: & JULIET UK Tour Welcomes New Cast Members Photo
Photos: & JULIET UK Tour Welcomes New Cast Members
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

Check out brand new photos of of the UK Tour of & JULIET featuring new cast members Lee Latchford-Evans & Jay McGuiness. After thrilling audiences at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End from 2019-2023 and much of the UK last year, the Olivier and WhatsOnStage Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated musical & JULIET is on its second leg of its a UK & Ireland tour
Lee Latchford-Evans Joins Select Performances of the UK Tour of & JULIET Photo
Lee Latchford-Evans Joins Select Performances of the UK Tour of & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

Steps star Lee Latchford-Evans will play Lance at select performances of the second leg of the UK tour of & Juliet. He is set to alternate the role with Ranj Singh. Learn more here!
Jay McGuiness Joins UK and Ireland Tour of & JULIET Photo
Jay McGuiness Joins UK and Ireland Tour of & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

The Wanted band member and 2015 Strictly Come Dancing winner Jay McGuiness will star as Shakespeare during the second leg of the tour of & Juliet, from Bristol to Nottingham.
2:22 - A GHOST STORY Will Embark on New UK Tour Photo
2:22 - A GHOST STORY Will Embark on New UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2024

The critically acclaimed hit supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story will embark on an extensive UK-wide tour, opening at Manchester Opera House on 4 August 2025, and continuing through to June 2026. 
Cast of 2:22 A GHOST STORY Mark the Play's Arrival in Salford With Visit to Ordsall H Photo
Cast of 2:22 A GHOST STORY Mark the Play's Arrival in Salford With Visit to Ordsall Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024

The cast of 2:22 A GHOST STORY visited Ordsall Hall, one of Salford's most haunted buildings, to mark the play's arrival in the region. Learn more about 2:22 A Ghost Story and see how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jay McGuiness been in?

Jay McGuiness has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Jay McGuiness been in?

Jay McGuiness has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Jay McGuiness's first West End show?

Jay McGuiness's first West End show was Big The Musical which opened in 2019

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