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Belfast born and raised, Christina trained at the Guildford School of Acting. In addition to creating Raven in Bat Out Of Hell, her theatre credits include; Kim in the West End revival of Show Boat, Johanna in Sweeney Todd at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester and Derby Theatre, Marilyn in A Christmas Carol at the Birmingham Rep and the UK tours of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! and musical comedy The Smallest Show On Earth. Catch her in upcoming feature film Falling For Figaro.

Christina has received much praise from critics and fans alike for her outstanding performance as Raven, a role she originated when the show premiered at London’s Coliseum in 2017, winning the Evening Standard’s ‘Best Musical’ award that year. Broadway World said: ‘Christina Bennington is ravishing. She unleashes a full, mixed belt that can quickly shift to a pure, balanced soprano. Her voice drops jaws.’

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Christina Bennington STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2021
Veronica Sawyer

[Off-Broadway]
NY City Center Production, 2019
Raven

[West End]
West End Return Engagement, 2018
Raven

[West End]
Original Production at London Coliseum, 2017
Raven

[West End]
West End Revival Production, 2016
Town Girl/Nun/Kim/Ensemble [Replacement]


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Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow's New Musical, WHY AM I SO SINGLE? Gets Workshop


Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss’s new musical Why Am I So Single? will have a ticketed workshop at the Lilian Baylis Studio Theatre at Sadler's Wells, from Wednesday 6 – Sunday 10 September 2023.  Why Am I So Single? is a new musical about two perpetually single best friends who can’t figure out why they are so single, and who (on a completely unrelated note) are deciding what to write their next musical about.

Winners Announced Of WEST END CALLING Singing Competition


On Sunday, the West End Calling Grand Finals took over the Charing Cross Theatre for the day, where 28 young performers from all over the country came together to perform in the two shows - the Junior Final and the Senior Final.

VIDEO: Christina Bennington and Jordan Luke Gage Perform 'Dead Girl Walking' for HEATHERS Day


She's a dead girl walking! Heathers' West End Veronica and JD, Christina Bennington and Jordan Luke Gage, perform Dead Girl Walking in this brand new music video to celebrate Heathers Day. Bob Broad provides accompaniment on piano.

BWW Review: HEATHERS THE MUSICAL, Theatre Royal Haymarket


Before Clueless or Mean Girls came Heathers, a cult 1988 film satirising the explosive consequences of painful social pressures in an American high school. Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy’s award-winning musical version now bounces back into the West End for a 12-week run with a brand new vigour.

Photo Flash: See Christina Bennington, Jordan Luke Gage & More in the West End Return of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL


Greetings, salutations and welcome to the West End 2021 class of Westerberg High. Leading the cast in the highly celebrated return of Heathers the Musical in the West End is Christina Bennington (Bat Out Of Hell) in the role of high school geek Veronica Sawyer and Jordan Luke Gage (& Juliet) as the dark and moody teen, Jason “J.D.” Dean. 

VIDEO: Christina Bennington Goes Behind the Scenes at HEATHERS THE MUSICAL


Go behind the scenes with Bennington, as she takes you backstage at the musical, which reopens at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 21 June for a strictly limited 12-week run.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For HEATHERS in the West End


Leading the cast in the highly celebrated return of Heathers the Musical in the West End is Christina Bennington (Bat Out Of Hell) in the role of high school geek Veronica Sawyer and Jordan Luke Gage (& Juliet) as the dark and moody teen, Jason “J.D.” Dean. 

Christina Bennington, Jordan Luke Gage, Jodie Steele, and More Will Lead HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at The Theatre Royal Haymarket


Leading the cast in the highly celebrated return of Heathers the Musical in the West End is Christina Bennington (Bat Out Of Hell) in the role of high school geek Veronica Sawyer and Jordan Luke Gage (& Juliet) as the dark and moody teen, Jason Dean (JD).

Eva Noblezada, Brittney Johnson, Lindsay Pearce and More to Take Part in VOICES OF COMPASSION Virtual Concert


On Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, Grammy Award-winning duo Rodrigo y Gabriela, DAWN, Jade Novah, Shea Diamond, Sarah Jeffery, and Jamie Campbell Bower will participate in a virtual concert featuring an inspiring lineup of more than 30 musical artists.

Sophie Isaacs, Joanne Clifton, Christina Bennington and More Announced for ON HOPE: A DIGITAL SONG CYCLE


Casting has been announced for MPTheatricals & The Other Palace's on hope: a digital song cycle - an unprecedented outpouring of new musical theatre pieces designed to spark hope during this global crisis. The trilogy will be live streamed on Wednesday 29th April, 6th May & 13th May at 7:30pm.

Wake Up With BWW 4/3: Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals Will Stream Online Free, and More!


Today's top stories: some of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musicals will stream online for free, and more!

Living Room Concerts: BAT OUT OF HELL's Christina Bennington Sings 'It's All Coming Back To Me Now'


We kicked off our UK Living Room Concerts series with the fabulous Lauren Drew singing 'World Burn' from the Mean Girls musical - check it out here! Next up is Christina Bennington, who brings us a bat-tastic performance from her home to yours. Watch the video below!

BAT OUT OF HELL Will Launch Australian Arena Tour in 2020


Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical, which concluded at run at New York City Center in September,  is heading down under. BroadwayWorld has just learned that the musical will launch an Australian arena tour from Sydney in 2020. Tour stops will include:

LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE GIRLS Comes to Zedels, Crazy Coqs


From the producers behind the overwhelmingly successful West End Live Lounge, Unplugged at Crazy Coqs, and Here Come The Girls, SMC productions return to the Crazy Coqs with Let's hear it for the Girls an evening showcasing some of the most impressive female voices of the West End.

Photo Flash: Get an All New Look at BAT OUT OF HELL


Bat Out Of Hell-The Musical is entering its final week of performances, set to close on Sunday, September 8th. Check out new production photos as the show keeps driving along!

Wake Up With BWW 8/26: Platt and Stroker at the US Open, and More!


Today's top stories: Ben Platt and Ali Stroker will perform at the US Open, and more!

BWW TV: Watch Andrew Polec & Christina Bennington Talk BAT OUT OF HELL and Sing Steinman!


Strat and Raven have taken over New York City and for crying out loud, audiences couldn't be more thrilled about it. Andrew Polec and Christina Bennington, the stars of Bat Out of Hell, reprise the roles they originated in London and Toronto for Bat Out of Hell off-Broadway. The new musical plays now through September 8 at New York City Center.

In The Spotlight: BAT OUT OF HELL'S Andrew Polec and Lena Hall


Bat Out Of Hell is currently playing a limited run at New York City Center. Today, we're turning the spotlight on two of the show's stars, Andrew Polec and Lena Hall!

Kieran Brown And Union Theatre Announce SUNDAY NIGHT SOCIALS Season 2


Kieran Brown, in association with Chris Matanlé and Union Theatre today announce the 2nd season of Sunday Night Socials.

VIDEO: Meatloaf Joins the Cast of BAT OUT OF HELL in Performance


Audiences at Bat Out of Hell got quite the thrill when Meatloaf himself joined the cast on stage for a curtain call performance. Jam along to the video!

Christina Bennington FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Christina Bennington been in?

Christina Bennington has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Christina Bennington been in?

Christina Bennington has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Christina Bennington's first West End show?

Christina Bennington's first West End show was Show Boat which opened in 2016

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