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BIO

Ruthie Henshall’s multi-award winning career has seen her star in the most popular musicals of the past thirty years including Cats, Miss Saigon, Crazy For You, She Loves Me, Marguerite, Oliver!, A Chorus Line, Les Misérables, Billy Elliot and Chicago. She has also enjoyed tremendous success in plays, in concert and on television. Most recently, Ruthie played Mama Morton in Chicago in the West End, making her the only British actress to have played all three leading female roles in the show.

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STAGE CREDITS

Cabaret Cabaret
[West End]
London Production, 2021
Fraulein Schneider [Replacement]
Chicago Chicago
[West End]
West End Return Engagement, 2018
Mama Morton
Blithe Spirit Blithe Spirit
[West End]
London Production, 2011
Performer
Marguerite Marguerite
[West End]
Original London Production, 2008
Marguerite
Stairway to Paradise
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2007
The Sophisticated Woman
Billy Elliot Billy Elliot
[West End]
Original London Production, 2005
Mrs. Wilkinson [Replacement]
The Woman in White
[West End]
Original London Production, 2004
Marian [Replacement]
The Boy From Oz
[New York]
Workshop, 2002
Liza Minnelli
Peggy Sue Got Married
[West End]
Original London Production, 2001
Peggy Sue
Putting It Together
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
The Younger Woman
The Vagina Monologues
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Ziegfeld Follies of 1936
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1999
Roles originated by Gertrude Niesen
The Witches of Eastwick
[New York]
Reading, 1999
Alexandra
Chicago Chicago
[West End]
London Revival, 1997
Roxie Hart
Chicago
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1997
Velma Kelly [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
[Replacement]
She Loves Me
[West End]
London Revival, 1994
Amalia Balash
Crazy for You
[West End]
London Production, 1993
Polly Baker
Miss Saigon
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1991
Ellen [Replacement]
Children of Eden
[West End]
Original London Production, 1991
Performer
Miss Saigon
[West End]
Original London Production, 1989
Ellen
Cats
[West End]
Original London Production, 1981
Grizabella [Replacement]
Divorce Me, Darling!
[Regional (UK)]
Regional Revival, 1997
Performer

Movies

Billy Elliot
[ 2014 ] Mrs. Wilkinson

TV Shows

Coronation Street
[ 2023-2024 ] Estelle Harrington

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Actress In A Musical

Ruthie Henshall, Marguerite

Olivier Awards - 2002 - Best Actress in a Musical or Entertainment

Ruthie Henshall, Peggy Sue Got Married

Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Actress in a Musical

Ruthie HenshallChicago


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Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Actress in a Musical

Ruthie Henshall, She Loves Me

Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Actress in a Musical

Ruthie Henshall, Crazy For You

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Video: Matt Willis and Katie Hall in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Photo
Video: Matt Willis and Katie Hall in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

All new video footage has been released for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club featuring actor, presenter and Brit Award winner Matt Willis as the Emcee, and West End star Katie Hall as Sally Bowles. Check out the video here!
Photos: Matt Willis and Katie Hall in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Photo
Photos: Matt Willis and Katie Hall in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

All new photos have been released for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club featuring actor, presenter and Brit Award winner Matt Willis as the Emcee, and West End star Katie Hall as Sally Bowles. Check out the photos here!
How Often Do Shows Go From Off-Broadway to Broadway in Two Separate Productions? Photo
How Often Do Shows Go From Off-Broadway to Broadway in Two Separate Productions?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Dec 28, 2025

This season, three plays are receiving Broadway debuts which already made significant noise off-Broadway in their original productions, years ago. Becky Shaw, Bug, and Marjorie Prime will all be opening on Broadway in early 2026 in brand new productions. The first and last are spending time on Broadway at the Hayes under the auspices of Second Stage while Bug is being presented by Manhattan Theatre Club at their home, the Friedman. 
Photos: Further Look at Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Photo
Photos: Further Look at Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB in London
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2025

xFurther production photos have been released for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club, featuring Grammy Award winner Reeve Carney as The Emcee, double Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner Eva Noblezada as Sally Bowles. Check out the photos here!
Matt Willis and Katie Hall Will Lead CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB in London Photo
Matt Willis and Katie Hall Will Lead CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB in London
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025

New casting has been announced for the West End production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB. From 26 January 2026, West End star Katie Hall will play Sally Bowles and actor, presenter and Brit Award winner Matt Willis will play Emcee.
Video: Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB in London Photo
Video: Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025

An all new trailer has been released from the West End production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, now starring Reeve Carney (Emcee) and Eva Noblezada (Sally Bowles). Check out the video here!
PUTTING IT TOGETHER Comes To Sydney's Foundry Theatre Photo
PUTTING IT TOGETHER Comes To Sydney's Foundry Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025

A celebration of Stephen Sondheim's greatest work, Putting It Together, is coming to Sydney's Foundry Theatre in January. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 23, 2025- LITTLE SHOP Welcomes New Stars and Mor Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 23, 2025- LITTLE SHOP Welcomes New Stars and More
by - Sep 23, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, and Ruthie Henshall Join CABARET in London Photo
Photos: Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, and Ruthie Henshall Join CABARET in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025

Production photos have been released for the London production of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club, featuring Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, and Ruthie Henshall.
Photos: Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada in Rehearsal For CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB i Photo
Photos: Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada in Rehearsal For CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

Rehearsal photos have been released for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club, featuring Grammy Award winner Reeve Carney as The Emcee and double Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner Eva Noblezada as Sally Bowles.
Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney to Join CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB West End Photo
Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney to Join CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB West End
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

The West End production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club will welcome an exciting new casting beginning this September as Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada and more join the cast. Find out who is starring in the production.
Eva Noblezada Teases Return to CABARET in the West End Photo
Eva Noblezada Teases Return to CABARET in the West End
by Emmy Rice - Aug 10, 2025

Eva Noblezada, who was just in the role of Sally Bowles in Cabaret, just teased to social media about returning to the show in the West End. 
Michael Ball, Marisha Wallace & More Will Take Part in National Lottery's Big Night O Photo
Michael Ball, Marisha Wallace & More Will Take Part in National Lottery's Big Night Of Musicals 2025
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025

The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals brought together theatre’s biggest shows all on one stage to mark 30 years of The National Lottery supporting and funding over 20,000 theatre related projects. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 7, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 7, 2025
by - Mar 7, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 7, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Breaking Down the Different Stephen Sondheim Revues Photo
Breaking Down the Different Stephen Sondheim Revues
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 2, 2025

This time, the reader question was: Other than Old Friends, what are the other Sondheim revues and what makes them different? This marks the theatre world’s fifth major Sondheim revue and the first since the theatre legend passed away in 2021. 
Video: Watch Ramin Karimloo Perform 'Only With You' From NINE Photo
Video: Watch Ramin Karimloo Perform 'Only With You' From NINE
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2025

Ramin Karimloo has released a video of himself singing 'Only You' from Nine the Musical. The video also features Melissa James, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, and Zizi Strallen. 
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Stratford Festival Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Stratford Festival Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Stratford Festival Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Ruthie Henshall, Amber Davies, and More Join NINE Concert Led By Ramin Karimloo Photo
Ruthie Henshall, Amber Davies, and More Join NINE Concert Led By Ramin Karimloo
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2024

Further casting has been announced for Hope Mill Theatre’s new concert version of Nine the Musical, starring Broadway and West End star Ramin Karimloo, at Lowry, Salford next year.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ruthie Henshall been in?

Ruthie Henshall has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Ruthie Henshall been in?

Ruthie Henshall has appeared on London's West End in 13 shows.

What was Ruthie Henshall's first West End show?

Ruthie Henshall's first West End show was Cats which opened in 1981

What awards has Ruthie Henshall been nominated for?

Best Actress In A Musical (Olivier Awards) for Marguerite, Best Actress in a Musical or Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for Peggy Sue Got Married, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Chicago , Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for She Loves Me and Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Crazy For You.

What awards has Ruthie Henshall won?

Ruthie Henshall won the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in She Loves Me.

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