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The role was originated by Elaine Paige in the West End in 1981 (replacing Dame Judi Dench four days before the production's opening night), and by Betty Buckley on Broadway in 1982. Buckley won the 1983 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her portrayal. Jennifer Hudson portrayed Grizabella in the 2019 film adaptation.
Buckley and the production garnered improved reviews. [16] Elaine Paige, who had filled in when Buckley was ill in 1994 took over the part in May 1995. [17] Petula Clark filled in for Paige in September/October 1995, before taking over the role in January 1996. [18]
Elaine Paige, who originated the role of Grizabella in the West End production of Cats, released a version of the song that was a Top 10 hit in the UK, peaking at No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart in July 1981. [15] The single recording was incorporated into the original London cast recording of the musical.
Betty Buckley, the Tony-winning and Grammy-nominated actor and singer, has signed with Sugar23. Best known for her performances in on stage, particularly for her soaring rendition of “Memory ...
Elaine Jill Paige OBE (née Bickerstaff; born 5 March 1948) [1] is an English singer and actress, best known for her work in musical theatre. Raised in Barnet, Hertfordshire , Paige attended the Aida Foster Theatre School , making her first professional appearance on stage in 1964, at the age of 16.
Talk about loyalty. Betty Buckley has been staying at the Chateau Marmont for about 50 years. She first checked in when she was filming her big screen debut as gym teacher Miss Collins in ...
Betty Buckley (born July 3, 1947) [1] is an American actress and singer. Buckley is the winner of a Tony Award, and was nominated for an additional Tony Award, two Daytime Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and an Olivier Award. In 2012, she was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame. [2]
Broadway legend Betty Buckley talks to TODAY.com about the "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" episode for her character, Trial Division Chief Lorraine Maxwell.