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Rhys Whitfield BIO

Rhys trained at Guildford School of Acting, graduating with a first class honours degree.
Theatre: Freddy Eynsford-Hill in My Fair Lady (Teatro Massimo, Palermo/Sicily); Summer and Smoke (Duke of York’s Theatre); Cover Zack Mayo & Young Recruit in An Officer and a Gentleman (UK Tour); Elvis in Million Dollar Quartet (UK & India Tour); Cover Peter in Jesus Christ Superstar (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre 2016 and 2017); James in The Commitments (UK Tour) and Close to You (Criterion Theatre).
Television: Hero in the recent Lynx Commercial.
Workshops: Maxie in Becoming Nancy.

Rhys Whitfield STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny [Replacement]

[West End]
Regents Open Air Theatre Revival, 2017
Performer [Replacement]


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LISTEN: New Recording Released of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Title Song, Featuring 2022 Cast


Andrew Lloyd Webber has released an all new cast recording of the title track from The Phantom of the Opera! The recording features the 2022 West End cast, which is led by Lucy St Louis and Killian Donnelly. Listen to the track here!

MARY POPPINS and PHANTOM West End Reduce Performance Schedules


The long-running West End production of The Phantom of the Opera and the revival of Disney's Mary Poppins have announced that they will reduce their standard 8 shows per week schedule to 6 shows per week.

Photos: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 35th Anniversary in the UK!


THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA celebrated its 35th Anniversary at Her Majesty’s Theatre on Monday 11 October with guests in attendance including Boy George, Max Whitlock, Dr. Ranj, The Vivienne, Melanie Blatt, Chris Moyles, Amy Hart, Jeremy Vine and Matt Richardson.

VIDEO: Check Out New Footage of Killian Donnelly, Lucy St. Louis & More in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA


Ahead of the 35th Birthday of The Phantom of the Opera, new show footage has been released! THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA stars double Olivier Award nominee Killian Donnelly as ‘The Phantom’, Lucy St Louis as ‘Christine Daaé’ and Rhys Whitfield as ‘Raoul’.

Review Roundup: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Returns to London - What Did the Critics Think?


The Phantom of the Opera has officially returned to London, in a slightly reworked production, starring Killian Donnelly and Lucy St. Louis.

BWW Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Her Majesty's Theatre


They say there's no business like show business. Well, they should change that to there's no show quite like The Phantom of the Opera! The infamous story of the opera ghost and his on/off love affair with the soaring soprano lands as well today as it did back in 1986.

Photos: First Look at Killian Donnelly, Lucy St. Louis, and the West End Cast of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA


Check out all new photos of Killian Donnelly and Lucy St. Louis, alongside the rest of the cast! Plus, learn about the production and how to book tickets here!

VIDEO: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Takes First Bows in West End Return


The worldwide smash musical The Phantom of the Opera recently resumed West End performances at Her Majesty's Theatre, led by stars Killian Donnelly and the musical's first Black Christine Daae, Lucy St. Louis. Watch as the company returns to the stage and delights phans for the first time in over a year.

VIDEO: Lucy St. Louis on Being the First Black Christine in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in the West End, and More


'I never saw women in lead roles that look like me, and I was always kind of told that you're going to be playing certain roles,' she said. 'And they were roles that were made for Black performers. I want everybody to know that they can be in this position because when you see it you believe it.'

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Returns to the West End


The worldwide smash musical The Phantom of the Opera resumed West End performances at Her Majesty's Theatre this week!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA; Returning to the West End on 27 July


The Phantom of the Opera begins performances at the newly refurbished Her Majesty’s Theatre in the West End on 27 July. The production is now booking to 13 February 2022. Learn more about check out photos from rehearsal here!

THE SHOW MUST GO ON! LIVE AT THE PALACE THEATRE Charity Concert Will Be Broadcast On SkyArts Next Weekend


The concert was produced by Theatre Support Fund+ which was founded during the pandemic to raise monies theatre freelancers affected by the closure of theatres across the country. Find out how to watch the broadcast here!

Wake Up With BWW 6/29: Harry Connick, Jr. Joins ANNIE LIVE!, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Announces Broadway Return, and More!


Today's top stories: Harry Connick, Jr. joins the cast of NBC's Annie Live!, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child announces return to Broadway as a one-part production, and more!

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in London


Wishing Phantom was somehow here again? Phans can rejoice, because rehearsals are officially underway for the West End return of The Phantom of the Opera. The musical will open at Her Majesty's Theatre on July 27.

VIDEO: PHANTOM West End Stars Lucy St. Louis and Rhys Whitfield Perform 'All I Ask of You'


Get a first look at The Phantom of the Opera's newest West End stars Lucy St Louis and Rhys Whitfield as they perform one of the show's signature numbers, 'All I Ask of You.'

The Show Must Go On! Live at The Palace Theatre Will Be Broadcast Today, 6 June


Including TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, Dear Evan Hansen, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, SIX, Hamilton, The Book of Mormon, WICKED,  Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical,  & Juliet, Les Misérables, Disney's The Lion King, The Prince of Egypt, Come From Away, The Phantom Of The Opera, Mary Poppins, MAMMA MIA!, Back to the Future The Musical and Pretty Woman The Musical.

The Show Must Go On! Live At The Palace Theatre Will Be Broadcast Worldwide on 6 June


Including TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, Dear Evan Hansen, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, SIX, Hamilton, The Book of Mormon, WICKED,  Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical,  & Juliet, Les Misérables, Disney's The Lion King, The Prince of Egypt, Come From Away, The Phantom Of The Opera, Mary Poppins, MAMMA MIA!, Back to the Future The Musical and Pretty Woman The Musical.

John-Owen Jones, Aimie Atkinson, Alice Fearn and More Join THE SHOW MUST GO ON LIVE! Concert in June


THE SHOW MUST GO ON LIVE! will host a one-off concert featuring performances from 18 West End shows and an all-star musical theatre cast this summer.

Lucy St Louis and Rhys Whitfield Join Killian Donnelly in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Upon West End Return


Lucy St Louis will play 'Christine Daaé' and Rhys Whitfield will play 'Raoul'. They join the previously announced double Olivier Award nominee Killian Donnelly as 'The Phantom'.

Casting Announced For THE SHOW MUST GO ON! LIVE At The Palace Theatre - Sam Tutty, Layton Williams, and More!


After a record breaking on-sale and due to phenomenal public demand, THE SHOW MUST GO ON! LIVE AT THE PALACE THEATRE will play a further two dates and will now run from 11th to the 15th November.

Rhys Whitfield FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rhys Whitfield been in?

Rhys Whitfield has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Rhys Whitfield been in?

Rhys Whitfield has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Rhys Whitfield's first West End show?

Rhys Whitfield's first West End show was Jesus Christ Superstar which opened in 2017

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