Queen of the West End: Kerry Ellis on 25 Years in Theatre

In this exclusive interview, Rhiannon sits down with West End and Broadway legend Kerry Ellis to reflect on a career that spans some of musical theatre’s most iconic roles—from Elphaba in Wicked to Nancy in Oliver!, Grizabella in Cats, and Fontine in Les Misérables. Kerry shares her experience starring in Wicked on both sides of the Atlantic, her cameo in the upcoming Wicked movie, and the story behind her long-standing creative partnership with Queen’s Brian May. From her first studio album to her intimate one-woman show Queen of the West End, Kerry opens up about her path, passion, and the people who helped shape her journey on and off stage. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 00:16 – Kerry’s iconic roles and career highlights 00:58 – What’s next in musical theatre for Kerry 01:45 – Playing Elphaba in Wicked (West End & Broadway) 03:02 – Cameo in Wicked the Movie 03:50 – Kerry’s start in musical theatre 04:31 – Dreaming big: becoming Fantine in Les Misérables 05:02 – Meeting Brian May & making music together 06:21 – The Queen of the West End live show 07:28 – Final thoughts and thanks Subscribe for more exclusive interviews, theatre highlights, and entertainment news every week. #Showcase #KerryEllis #EntertainmentNews