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BIO

KATIE BRAYBEN is a two-time Olivier Award Winner for Best Actress in A Musical for Tammy Faye (2023) and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (2015). Her theatre credits include Tammy Faye (Almeida Theatre); Nine Lessons and Carols: stories for a long winter (Almeida Theatre); Girl From The North Country (West End/Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto); A Walk On The Moon (American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco); Honour (The Park Theatre); My Mother Said I Never Should (St. James’s Theatre); The Spoils (Trafalgar Studios); Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (West End); King Charles III (Almeida Theatre & West End); American Psycho (Almeida Theatre); A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Ragtime (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre); Joking Apart (Nottingham Playhouse/ Salisbury Playhouse); 13 (National Theatre); Company (Southwark Playhouse); John and Jen (Landor Theatre); The Great British Country Fete (Bush Theatre); Mamma Mia! (West End). Film: A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life. Television credits include “Mandrake” (ITV), “Queen Charlotte - A Bridgerton Story” (Netflix); “Cell 8” (Fremantle); “Miss Scarlet and The Duke” (Alibi); “War of the Worlds” (Canal+); “The Wheel Of Time” (Amazon); “Grace” (ITV); “Luther” (BBC); “The Alienist” (Paramount); “Doctor Who” (BBC); “King Charles III” (BBC); and “Vera” (ITV).

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2025
Elizabeth Laine

[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

Awards and Nominations

Evening Standard Awards - 2015 - Best Musical Performance

Katie BraybenBeautiful: The Carole King Musical


winner
Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Actress in a Musical

Katie BraybenBeautiful: The Carole King Musical

News


Photos: Jo Foster, Katie Brayben and More in INTO THE WOODS at the Bridge Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025

You can now get a first look at production photos of London Theatre Company's Into The Woods. The major new production is helmed by director Jordan Fein with set and costume design by Tom Scutt.
Photos: INTO THE WOODS Sitzprobe at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025

London Theatre Company has released photos from the Sitzprobe of Into The Woods. The production, helmed by director Jordan Fein with set and costume design by Tom Scutt, is now in previews.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For INTO THE WOODS at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025

London Theatre Company has released photos from the rehearsal room of Into The Woods. The production, helmed by director Jordan Fein with set and costume design by Tom Scutt, will begin previews in December. Check out photos here!
Photos/Video: INTO THE WOODS Begins Rehearsals at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025

All new photos and video have been release of the company of Into The Woods on their first day of rehearsals. Check out the photos and video footage and learn more about the show here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 17, 2025- ART On Broadway First Look and More!
by - Sep 17, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Katie Brayben, Kate Fleetwood, Jamie Parker Will Lead INTO THE WOODS At The Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025

Casting has been announced for a brand-new staging of Into The Woods at the Bridge Theatre. The production is helmed by director Jordan Fein with set and costume designer Tom Scutt.
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, The Old Vic
by Alexander Cohen - Jul 10, 2025

It’s hard to shake the suspicion that this revival of Conor McPherson’s Girl From the North Country is hitching a ride on the gravy train of A Complete Unknown. Forged with songs from Bob Dylan’s back catalogue, it feels less like living, breathing musical theatre that burrows into the heart, and more like a canny cash cow that fresh legions of Dylan disciples are ready to mumble along to.
Photos: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Rehearsals at The Old Vic
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning Girl from the North Country will be presented at The Old Vic, following its world premiere at the theatre in 2017. See rehearsal photos here!
Cast Set For GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at The Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025

The Old Vic has announced the full cast for the return of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning Girl from the North Country, following its world premiere at the theatre in 2017.
Who Else Was Eligible for 2025 a Tony Nomination?
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025

Nominations for the 2025 Tony Awards were announced this morning, and while a select, talented few will spend the day celebrating their achievements, there are many who (while still great!), didn't get a nomination this year. Check out who else was eligible below and here's to their great work this theatre season!
2025 Tony Awards Nominations- A Complete Guide
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards nominations will be announced soon and we are catching you up on the full season of shows, who is eligible for what, and so much more!
Recap Tony Awards Eligibility Decisions of the 2024/25 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2025

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2024/25 Broadway productions. Need a recap before the nominations announcement? Below, we've rounded up all rulings from all four meetings.
From London to NYC: See These Olivier Award-Winners on Broadway This Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 5, 2025

Stars of London theatre will gather at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the Olivier Awards (or the British equivalent of the Tony Awards) and some of the winners will likely reprise their roles on Broadway soon. How do we know? It happens every year! In fact, the 2024/25 Broadway season is already full of Olivier Award-winning (and nominated) productions.
Tony Awards Administration Committee Rules on Eligibility For SUNSET BOULEVARD, GYPSY, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

The Tony Administration Committee met to confirm the eligibility status of 11 Broadway productions for the 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the deciisions made for Sunset Blvd.; A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical; Maybe Happy Ending; Tammy Faye; Elf; Swept Away; Death Becomes Her; Cult of Love; Eureka Day; Gypsy; and All In.
Elton John Says Politics May Have Contributed to TAMMY FAYE's Closing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2024

Sir Elton John opened up about his show Tammy Faye, which played its final Broadway performance on December 8, stating that politics may have contributed to the show's closing. Learn more.
2 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 8, 2024

Broadway says goodbye to two productions. Water for Elephants takes its final bow at the Imperial Theatre following 25 previews and 301 regular performances; and Tammy Faye will conclude its run at the Palace Theatre following 24 previews and 29 regular performances.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 28, 2024
by - Nov 28, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving, BroadwayWorld! It is November 28, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch Katie Brayben Perform 'In My Prime Time' in TAMMY FAYE
by Michael Major - Nov 27, 2024

Watch a video of Katie Brayben performing 'In My Prime Time' in Tammy Faye on Broadway. The song was written by Elton John and Jake Shears. After 29 performances, the musical will close early next month.
TAMMY FAYE To Play Final Broadway Performance in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024

Elton John's new musical TAMMY FAYE will play its final Broadway performance in December. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets before it plays its final show.
Video: TAMMY FAYE Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Joey Mervis - Nov 18, 2024

The cast of the new musical Tammy Faye celebrated its opening night last week at the Palace Theater and BroadwayWorld was there! Watch what went down in this video.

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 6 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?

Best Musical Performance (Evening Standard Awards) for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for 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 performance in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

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