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BIO

Kerry Ellis has fast become recognised as the leading lady of West End musicals from her starring roles in London and on Broadway. She has also achieved chart-topping success as a recording artist signed to Universal Decca with her debut album Anthems.


Kerry originated the role of Meat, in Queen's We Will Rock You and was the first British Elphaba in the West End smash, Wicked, for which Kerry won the 2008 Whatsonstage.com Award for 'Best Takeover in a Role'. She then immediately transferred to Broadway and played Elphaba at the Gershwin Theater for 6 months, where she won the Broadway.com Audience Award for Favourite Female Breakthrough Performance, before returning to London for 6 months in 2009. Her many other leading role credits include Nancy in Oliver! at Drury lane, Eliza Doolittle My Fair Lady, Ellen in Miss Saigon and Fantine in Les Miserables.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2022
Reno Sweeney


[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
Elphaba [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Replacement]

[West End]
West End Premiere, 2016
Sara


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Elphaba [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[West End]
Original London Production, 2002
Meat


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News


Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman, and Rachel Tucker Will Bring GRAVITY Tour Around the UK
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025

West End and Broadway legends Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker will be taking Gravity on tour around the UK, bringing energy, talent and fun to five cities up and down the country.
Sir David Jason and GRAVITY Come to Birmingham Hippodrome in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced two special one night only productions for 2026, including Sir David Jason and Gravity. Learn more about the productions here!
Video: Ramin Karimloo & Hadley Fraser Sing LES MISERABLES, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG & More Ahead of Toronto Concert
by Michael Major - Nov 7, 2025

Ramin Karimloo and Hadley Fraser will perform 'From the Rehearsal Room Trieste - The Return' next month. Watch a video of their past collaborations and performances, including songs from Les Miserables, Merrily We Roll Along, and more.
Ramin Karimloo and Hadley Fraser Will Bring FROM THE REHEARSAL ROOM to Trieste
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025

Ramin Karimloo and Hadley Fraser will perform 'From the Rehearsal Room Trieste - The Return' next month. This exclusive concert spanning the repertoire of great musicals and songs beloved by the two exceptional performers is set for December 23.
Shanghai’s MIFA 1862 Theater Announces 2025/2026 Season Featuring Global Premieres, Kerry Ellis & More
by Joshua Wright - Oct 14, 2025

Shanghai’s MIFA 1862 Theater has unveiled its 2025/2026 season, introducing new works and premieres from China, the UK, Russia, and Argentina, along with immersive and mixed-reality performances.
Kerry Ellis and The Fulltone Orchestra to Perform at London’s Cadogan Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025

The Fulltone Orchestra will perform at Cadogan Hall with a 40-piece symphony orchestra and a very special guest: the West End’s leading lady, Kerry Ellis. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus Are Making a Broadway Comeback
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 14, 2025

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus have already made a major mark on Broadway, and 2025 is bound to be a milestone year as the biggest musicals that feature their work, Mamma Mia! and Chess, will be running at the same time. Let's learn more about both...
CHESS Returns to Broadway: Everything You Need to Know About the Iconic Musical
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 1, 2025

It's been over three decades since a fully performed production of Chess has been seen on a Broadway stage. While many of its songs have become beloved standards, the show's plot remains largely unknown to audiences. With months until performances begin, study up on everything you need to know about Chess. 
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele und Nicholas Christopher werden CHESS am Broadway anführen " Promo-Video ansehen
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025

Tony-Award-Gewinner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge), Emmy-Award-Nominierte Lea Michele (Funny Girl) und Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd) werden die allererste Broadway-Wiederaufnahme von CHESS anführen. Hier findest du alle Details zur Produktion.
아론 í"이í, 레아 미셸 & 니콜라스 í리스íí가 브로"웨이 ®지컬 CHESS를 이끕니다 " í보 영상 보기
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025

토니상 수상자 아론 트바이트(Moulin Rouge), 에미상 후보 레아 미셸(Funny Girl) 그리고 니콜라스 크리스토퍼(Sweeney Todd)가 최초의 브로드웨이 리바이벌 CHESS를 이끕니다. 여기에서 제작에 관한 모든 세부 정보를 확인하세요!
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele y Nicholas Christopher protagonizarán CHESS en Broadway: mira el video promocional
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025

El ganador del Tony Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge), la nominada al Emmy Lea Michele (Funny Girl) y Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd) encabezarán el primer revival de Broadway de CHESS. Aquí encontrarás todos los detalles de la producción.
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Will Lead CHESS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2025

Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge), Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele (Funny Girl) and Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd) will lead the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS. We have all of the details on the production here, plus watch a promo video!
Amelia Dimoldenberg Joins THIS DOESN’T LEAVE THE ROOM as Part of Underbelly Boulevard Soho Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2025

Underbelly Boulevard Soho has announced their upcoming programme for Spring/Summer 2025. With the recently announced extension of Pop Off, Michelangelo! the upcoming shows are a celebration of comedy, cabaret, magic and theatre.
Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman, and Rachel Tucker Will Perform in GRAVITY at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025

For one performance at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane, these musical theatre icons unite for GRAVITY – a spectacular celebration of the roles that defined them, the songs that shaped them and the journey that made them stars.
Cassidy Janson Will Perform Live at the Vaudeville Theatre as Part of the Westway Sessions
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

Westway Music has announced further details of Cassidy Janson's concert, the second of the Westway Sessions, a series of Monday night concerts with leading stars of the West End and Broadway at the Vaudeville Theatre.
Video: Kerry Ellis Receives Standing Ovation at IF/THEN
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

Monday 17th February is the final performance of the staged concert production of If/Then starring Kerry Ellis. Ahead of the production's final show, check out footage of Kerry Ellis performing 'Always Starting Over' and receiving a standing ovation.
Photos: Kerry Ellis, Adam Garcia and More in IF/THEN UK Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of the staged concert production of If/Then starring Kerry Ellis, which will now have another show on Monday 17th February.
Idina Menzel on Stage- From RENT to WICKED and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2025

Idina Menzel has returned to Broadway in Redwood, now playing at the Nederlander Theatre! Menzel famously got her start in Rent on Broadway, and has gone on to star in iconic productions including Wicked, Hair, Aida, The Wild Party, and more.
Interview: 'We're Throwing Everything At It': Kerry Ellis on IF/THEN in Concert at the Savoy Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Feb 5, 2025

After premiering on Broadway over a decade ago in 2014, IF/THEN will be arriving on the West End as a two-night-only concert production at the Savoy Theatre. The musical stars Kerry Ellis as Elizabeth, a 38-year-old woman whose life splits into two paths after making a choice. The concert’s cast also features Adam Garcia, David Hunter, Preeya Kalidas, John-Owen Jones, Jenny Fitzpatrick, Tim Howard, Carl Man and Joni Ayton-Kent.
Review: Kerry Ellis Takes Over 54 Below
by Sharon Ellman - Feb 2, 2025

This reviewer was completely in awe of those vocals and looks forward to seeing the overwhelmingly shining star that is Kerry Ellis again soon on the stage of 54 Below in New York City.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kerry Ellis been in?

Kerry Ellis has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Kerry Ellis been in?

Kerry Ellis has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.

What was Kerry Ellis's first West End show?

Kerry Ellis's first West End show was We Will Rock You which opened in 2002

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