Writing on Twitter he said: "So excited to be joining @Beverleyknight in the London production of @MemphisMusical from October!"
Donnelly is currently starring as Deco in The Commitments at the Palace Theatre. He will play his final performance in the role on Sunday 14th September 2014 ahead of Memphis' first preview on Thursday 9th October. The musical officially opens on 23rd October.
Since moving to the capital from Ireland, Donnelly has played many iconic roles including Tony in Billy Elliot (Victoria Palace) and Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty’s Theatre). Killian was a ‘swing’ in Les Misérables at the Queens Theatre and went on for Jean Valjean and Javert before eventually taking over as Enjolras.
His other theatre credits include: Collins in Michael Collins (Cork Opera House), Sweeney Todd (Gate Theatre, Dublin), Ethan Girard in The Full Monty (Olympia Theatre), Tony in West Side Story (The Solstice), Declan in The Wireman (Gaiety Theatre) and Rod in Singin’ in the Rain (Olympia Theatre).
Killian took part in The Phantom of the Opera’s 25th Anniversary concert at the Royal Albert Hall and played Courfeyrac in Les Misérables’ 25th Anniversary concert at the O2 Arena. On screen he recently played Combeferre in the film adaptation of Les Misérables directed by Tom Hooper.
Read our big interview with Killian
Memphis, winner of four 2010 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, has Grammy® Award-winning original score by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan and book by Joe DiPietro.
Inspired by true events from the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, Memphis follows the fame and forbidden love of a radio DJ who wants to change the world and a club singer who is ready for her big break.
Directed by Christopher Ashley and with Choreography by Sergio Trujillo, Memphis has Scenic Design by David Gallo, Costume Design by Paul Tazewell, Lighting Design by Howell Binkley and Sound Design Ken Travis.
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