Thursday 3 October 2013

100 interviews: 20 most popular interviews in West End Frame history!

Since publishing our very first interview one year and two months ago, we have interviewed some of the biggest West End and Broadway stars as well as understudies, alternates and ensemble members from some of London’s biggest and longest running shows as well as tiny productions which have run in almost hidden locations around the capital.

Later today we will be publishing our 100th interview, and to celebrate we decided to reveal the top 20 most popular (meaning most read) interviews in West End Frame history. Enjoy!

During her time as Fantine in Les Mis
Published November 2012
Broadway and West End Star Sierra Boggess spoke to West End Frame about her time as Fantine in Les Misérables at the Queen's Theatre and returning to Broadway to play Christine in The Phantom Of The Opera. 

Sierra created the role of Christine Daaé in Love Never Dies for which she received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. Her other theatre credits include Master Class (Broadway revival), Disney's The Little Mermaid (Broadway) and Love, Loss and What I Wore (Off-Broadway). Sierra has also played Christine in the Las Vegas production of The Phantom of the Opera.

Currently in We Will Rock You
Published October 2012
Katie Paine is currently in We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre playing the Teacher and understudying Killer Queen. Her theatre credits include: Anita in Girls Night (UK tour) and Pandora in Robin Hood (Elgiva Theatre). Katie chats to West End Frame about life in We Will Rock You, understudying Killer Queen and what roles she would like to play in the future...
Currently starring as Elphaba in Wicked
Published July 2013
Last year Louise Dearman made theatre history when it was announced she would star as Elphaba in Wicked, making her the first actress in the show's history to have played both Elphaba and Glinda. Theatre credits include: Eva Peron in Evita, Grizabella in Cats, Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls, Lucy Harris in Jekyll and Hyde, The Narrator in Joseph and Jan in Grease.
During her time in Singin' In The Rain
Published October 2012
Sherrie Pennington spoke to West End Frame during her time understudying Kathy Selden in Singin' In The Rain at the Palace Theatre. She can now be seen in Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (Drury Lane). Her other theatre credits include: White Christmas, Me and My Girl and Legally Blonde. Sherrie tell West End Frame how touring compares to being in the West End and what she would be doing now if she didn't become an actress...
Currently starring as Drew in Rock Of Ages
Published October 2012
Ross Hunter's theatre credits include My Fair Lady Proms 2012 (Royal Albert Hall); Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (Workshop); Legally Blonde (Savoy Theatre) and We Will Rock You (Dominion Theatre). Ross chats to West End Frame about joining Rock Of Ages, life behind the scenes at the Shaftesbury Theatre and what West End roles he has his eye on...
Currently starring as Glinda in Wicked
Published February 2013
Gina Beck's many theatre credits include 'Letitia Hardy' in The Belle's Stratagem (Southwark Playhouse), 'Maria Von Trapp' in The Sound of Music (Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur), 'Kate Hardcastle' in The Kissing Dance (Jermyn Street), 'Christine Daaé' in The Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty's) and 'Cosette' in Les Misérables (Queens).
Following the release of her debut solo album
Published August 2013
Rachel is currently starring in Farragut North at the Southwark Playhouse. She played Elphaba in Wicked for two and a half years and over 1,000 performances. Other theatre credits include Meat in We Will Rock You (Dominion), Maureen in Rent (Dublin), Estelle Genovese in The Full Monty (national tour) and Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz (Belfast). Rachel was a semi-finalist on I'd Do Anything.
Prior to her Palladium show and appearance in The West End Men
Published May 2013
Kerry originated the role of Meat in We Will Rock You and was the first British actress to play Elphaba in both the West End and Broadway productions of Wicked. Further West End credits include Ellen in Miss Saigon, Fantine in Les Misérables and Nancy in Oliver! Kerry has also worked closely with Queen’s Brian May, releasing albums and touring the UK.
During her time in Shrek The Musical
Published September 2012
Alice spoke to West End Frame during her time playing Gingy/Sugar Plum Fairy and understudying Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical at the Theatre Royal Dury Lane. Alice's many theatre credits include: The Woman In White, Les Misérables and Into The Woods. She also appeared in the film adaptation of Les Misérables.
Currently starring as Sherrie in Rock Of Ages 
Published February 2013
Natalie's theatre credits include: Footloose (UK tour), Rigoletto (English National Opera), Bridget Jones The Musical - Workshop (London), Mamma Mia! (Prince of Wales), Evita (UK tour) and Fame (European tour). Natalie chats to West End Frame about starring in Rock Of Ages, the show's recent move to the Garrick Theatre and what the cast get up to behind the scenes...
During her time in Soho Cinders, prior to 9 to 5 (UK Tour)
Published September 2012
Amy Lennox spoke to West End Frame about playing Velcro in Soho Cinders at the Soho Theatre, playing Doralee in the UK tour of 9 to 5 The Musical and her return to Legally Blonde as Elle. Amy's theatre credits include Decade, The Secret Garden and the original West End production of Legally Blonde.
Starring as Sam Wheat in Ghost The Musical (UK Tour)
Published April 2013
Stewart’s stage credits include Loserville at the Garrick Theatre, Sweeney Todd at the Rose Theatre, Songs For a New World at the Bridewell Theatre and Parade at the Lowry. Stewart’s screen credits include the feature film Easy Virtue. Stewart chats about opening the tour in Cardiff, what initially drew him to the role of Sam and what the audition process was like for such a huge role...
While he was directing Chess and playing Doctor Dillamond in Wicked
Published January 2013
Christopher spoke to West End Frame while he was directing Chess at the Union Theatre as well as playing Doctor Dillamond and understudying The Wizard in Wicked. His many West End theatre credits include Betty Blue Eyes, The Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary Celebration, Hairspray and Fame.
During her time as Beth in the European arena tour of War Of The Worlds
Published November 2012
Kerry spoke to West End Frame about starring in the European arena tour War Of The Worlds and her Born Free acoustic tour with Brian May. Her theatre credits include: Ellen in Miss Saigon, Fantine in Les Misérables, Elphaba in Wicked. Chess in Concert, My Fair Lady and Nancy in Oliver! 
Starring as Dad and Billy Elliot in Billy Elliot
Published March 2013
Now in its eighth year at the Victoria Palace Theatre, Billy Elliot the Musical continues to go from strength to strength. Not only has the show been seen by over 8 million people worldwide, and by almost 4 million in the West End, but it was shortlisted for the Radio 2 audience award at the 2013 Olivier Awards.
During his time in the UK Tour of Joseph
Published January 2013
Keith Jack first appeared on our TV screens back in 2007 when he was the runner up in the BBC's Any Dream Will Do which was watched by over 10 million people. After the show, Keith joined the touring production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat which has traveled the length and breadth of the UK. Keith spoke to West End Frame about playing the iconic role.
During her time as Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers
Published August 2012
Vivienne spoke to West End Frame about starring in Blood Brothers at the Phoenix Theatre. Her other theatre credits include The Drowsy Chaperone, The Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and Mrs Lyons in Blood Brothers. She discussed how she keeps her performance fresh and what other roles she hopes to play in the future.
During his time in Relatively Speaking at the Wyndham's Theatre
Published May 2013
Max’s recent stage work includes the Royal Court production of Posh in the West End, In Basildon at the Royal Court, Luise Miller at the Donmar, Danton’s Death at the National Theatre and Waste at the Almeida. He spoke to West End Frame about playing Greg in Alan Ayckbourn’s hilarious comedy of misunderstandings, Relatively Speaking alongside Felicity Kendal, Jonathan Coy and Kara Tointon.
During his time as Casey O'Brien in Boy Meets Boy
Published November 2012
Stephen spoke to West End Frame during his time as Casey O'Brien in Boy Meets Boy at the Jermyn Street Theatre. He is currently starring in The Book of Mormon. His theatre credits include: Bob Gaudio in the original London cast of Jersey Boys and Emmett Forrest in the West End production of Legally Blonde at the Savoy Theatre and UK Tour.
Currently playing Galileo in We Will Rock You
Published August 2013
Oliver's theatre credits include: Drew in Rock Of Ages (Shaftesbury), Fiyero in Wicked (Apollo Victoria), The Royal Hunt of the Sun (National), Mamma Mia (Prince of Wales), Our House (Cambridge), Caliph in Kismet (Arcola), Harry Lytton in Over My Shoulder (Wyndham’s). Oliver released his debut album Sentimental Heart in 2008 and is currently working on the Resolution Project.

We must also mention that several West End stars, including Sabrina Aloueche, Nikki Davis-Jones, Siobhan Dillon, Cynthia Erivo, Gareth Gates, Dianne Pilkington and Lauren Varnham, narrowly missed out on the top 20.

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