Elaine Paige is a renowned actress, recording artist, producer, and broadcaster who has made a significant impact on the modern musical theatre scene. Her extensive career has been marked by numerous West End and Broadway productions, concert performances worldwide, and television appearances.
Some of her most notable roles include Eva Peron in "Evita," Grizabella in the original production of "Cats," and Carlotta Campion in Stephen Sondheim's "Follies." She has also starred in productions such as "Hair," "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Grease," "Billy," "Chess," "Anything Goes," "Piaf," "Sunset Boulevard," "The King and I," and "Sweeney Todd."
Elaine has released 18 solo albums, four of which are multi-platinum, and nine of which are gold. She has also recorded seven cast albums and has received numerous awards and nominations for her performances, including a Society of West End Theatre Award for Best Actress in a Musical and a Variety Club Award for Show Business Personality of the Year.
In addition to her stage and recording career, Elaine has been involved in various charitable organizations, including The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust, The Children's Trust Tadworth, EveryChild, Breast Cancer Campaign, Noah's Ark Hospice, The Lady Taverners, and The Terence Higgins Trust.
Elaine's BBC Radio 2 show, "Elaine Paige on Sunday," has been a huge success, attracting over 2.3 million listeners each week. She has also appeared on television shows such as "Beautiful People," "Ms. Marple," and "Where the Heart Is."
In recent years, Elaine has continued to tour and perform, releasing new music and appearing in various productions. Her 2014 album, "Elaine Paige & Friends," entered the Top 20 in the UK and was awarded a gold disc for sales over 100,000. She has also starred in productions such as "Follies" on Broadway and in the West End, and has performed in concert at venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and the Kennedy Centre.
Elaine has been recognized for her contributions to the entertainment industry with numerous awards and honors, including an Order of the British Empire for services to Musical Theatre. She continues to be a beloved and respected figure in the world of musical theatre, and her legacy as "The First Lady of Musical Theatre" is secure.
