Kerry Ellis News

Further casting has been announced for IF/THEN, by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, in the cast led by Kerry Ellis. David Hunter joins the cast as Lucas. Further casting to be announced.

West End Musical Theatre star Kerry Ellis will play Cruella de Vil at select dates of the UK and Ireland tour of 101 Dalmatians The Musical. Check out all new photos of Kerry Ellis in the role here!

IF/THEN, the celebrated musical by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning team Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, will make its UK premeire next year, starring Kerry Ellis. Learn more here!

NO ONE MOURNS THE WICKED. While Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 'Evita' begins with Argentinians mourning the death of their beloved Eva Peron, the Ozians of the fictional Land of Oz in Stephen Schwartz’s 'Wicked' rejoice for the supposed death of their perceived nemesis, The Wicked Witch of the West,” in Broadway’s hit musical, now a monumental motion picture, helmed by Jon M. Chu.

A series of Monday night concerts featuring six leading stars of the West End and Broadway will launch at the Vaudeville Theatre in 2025. Learn more here!

The National Youth Music Theatre has announced its 2025 programme, which promises an array of iconic musicals, innovative new works, and a range of opportunities for young people passionate about music theatre.

101 Dalmatians The Musical will transfer to the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith for a limited six week run following its successful UK tour. Learn more about the upcoming run here!

Watch a newly released video of Kerry Ellis singing ‘Animal Lover’ from 101 Dalmatians The Musical ahead of her stepping into the role of Cruella De Vil in Oxford and Brighton this festive season.

Hot on the stiletto heels of her critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run, two-time Olivier and multi-award-winning, critically acclaimed British actress, singer and musical theatre star, Janie Dee will perform a series of autumn dates for Janie Dee's Beautiful World Of Cabaret - a playfully informative and inspirational musical journey into humanity and nature, that is, at its heart, always hopeful.

Kerry Ellis will lead the cast of a new one night only musical concert at Underbelly Boulevard this September produced by Matty Hurst Productions. Known for originating the role of Elphaba in the West End's Wicked, Ellis will star in this new concert of works by composer Clive Richard Davis.

West End Musical Theatre star Kerry Ellis will play Cruella de Vil at the New Theatre Oxford 3- 7 December and Brighton Theatre Royal 17 December 2024 – 5 January 2025, concluding the current UK and Ireland tour of 101 Dalmatians The Musical.

Kerry Ellis has released a new memoir sharing the secrets of her incredible 20-year stage career. Learn more about where to get the book here!

SCHWARTZ SONGS, an album of new recordings of Stephen Schwartz's much-loved songs, will be released this month. The opening track, 'DEFYING GRAVITY,' is performed by four of the West End's leading ladies who have all played ‘Elphaba' in Wicked in the West End and will be released as a single on 21 June.

The King’s Head Theatre has announced the shows that will be playing at the theatre this June during Pride month 2024, both at the venue’s new purpose built 200-seat Main House, and the intimate and versatile 50-seat 4Below space.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Kerry Ellis and John Owen-Jones, award-winning, record-breaking stars of the West End and Broadway, will join forces for a very special and intimate concert at the new King's Head Theatre on Monday 10 June 2024, showcasing their legendary voices, and the best of musical theatre. 

Greenwich Theatre has announced its line-up of special guest events, launching on 13 May with An Audience with Steven Berkoff. Check out the full lineup here!

Practice-based learning lives on as the stars of the future are created

This April, Broadway fans can spring into action with new albums, concerts, and television shows to binge. From the recent Disney movie musical WISH starring Ariana DeBose to the live capture of Alex Edelman's Broadway show, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!

Alfie Boe is joining the starry cast of With All Our Hearts, an exciting West End Gala at the Adelphi Theatre that will celebrate over 75 years of the NHS.