Who Played Alphonse in The Boy Friend

Alphonse is a role in The Boy Friend, a musical that opened West End in 2006.

The Jazz Age lives on in this light, romantic spoof of 1920's musical comedy. brbrThe setting is-where else?-the French Riviera. Polly, an English heiress attending Mme. Dubonnet's Finishing School, falls in love with Tony, a delivery boy. Recalling her father's warning to beware fortune seekers, she posses as a working girl, unaware Tony is in fact the missing son of the wealthy Lord Brockhurst. Things get complicated with the unexpected arrival in Nice of Polly's parents and Lord and Lady Brockhurst-but not to worry, a happy ending is in store for all. brbrThe show's many memorable roles include the flirtatious Mme. Dubonnet, her boy-crazy students and Polly (the role which turned Julie Andrews into an overnight sensation), making it ideal for theatre groups with a strong female ensemble. With its catchy tunes, period dances (including the inevitable Charleston) and winning sense of humor, "The Boy Friend" is a sparkling, tongue-in-cheek 1920's romp in the spirit of "No, No, Nanette."

7 actors have played Alphonse in The Boy Friend.

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Performer	Production	Opened
Buddy Schwab	Broadway The Boy Friend	1954
John Perri	Broadway The Boy Friend	1954
Mickey Calin	Broadway The Boy Friend	1954
Eddie Roll	US Tour The Boy Friend	1955
Ken Mitchell	Broadway The Boy Friend	1970
Matthew Dempsey	West End The Boy Friend	2006
Tom Bales	West End The Boy Friend	2019

Other Roles in The Boy Friend

Role	Production	Opened
Alphonse	West End The Boy Friend	2006
Bobby Van Husen	West End The Boy Friend	2006
Dulcie	West End The Boy Friend	2006
Fay	West End The Boy Friend	2006
Guest	West End The Boy Friend	2006
Hortense	West End The Boy Friend	2006
Lady Brockhurst	West End The Boy Friend	2006
Lolita	West End The Boy Friend	2006
Lord Brockhurst	West End The Boy Friend	2006
Madame Dubonnet	West End The Boy Friend	2006
Maisie	West End The Boy Friend	2006
Marcel	West End The Boy Friend	2006
Nancy	West End The Boy Friend	2006
Pepe	West End The Boy Friend	2006
Polly Browne	West End The Boy Friend	2006
Sir Percy	West End The Boy Friend	2006
Tony	West End The Boy Friend	2006
Waiter/Guest/Gendarme	West End The Boy Friend	2006

“Alphonse” Also Appears In

Production	Type	Year
La Vie Parisienne	Broadway	1941

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