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Elaine Paige
Elaine Paige at BBC Radio 2's Voice of Musical Theatre gala final in 2006.
Elaine Paige at BBC Radio 2's Voice of Musical Theatre gala final in 2006.
Background information
Birth name Elaine Mary Bickerstaff[1]
Born 5 March 1948 (1948-03-05) (age 60)
Origin Barnet, London, England
Occupation(s) Singer, actress

Elaine Paige OBE (née Bickerstaff;[2] born 5 March 1948) is an English singer and actress, primarily in musical theatre. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. High Barnet or Chipping Barnet is a place in the London Borough of Barnet in North London, England. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British Order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Musical theatre is a form of Theatre combining Music, Songs spoken Dialogue and Dance. Paige was raised in Barnet, North London, and trained at the Aida Foster stage school, after which time she made her first professional appearance on stage in 1964. High Barnet or Chipping Barnet is a place in the London Borough of Barnet in North London, England. North London is the northern part of London, England. The area it covers is defined differently for a range of purposes She went on to appear in the 1968 production of Hair, making her West End debut. Hair The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical is a Rock musical with a book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt West End theatre is a popular term for mainstream professional theatre staged in the large theatres of London 's "Theatreland"

Following minor roles, Paige was selected to play Eva Perón in the first production of Evita, bringing her to public attention in 1978. María Eva Duarte de Perón' ( May 7 1919 &ndash July 26 1952) was the second wife of President Juan Domingo Perón Evita is a musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. In 1981, she originated the role of Grizabella in Cats, and had a Top 10 hit with "Memory", a song from the show. Grizabella is the "Glamour Cat" in the musical production Cats. Cats is an award-winning musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T " Memory " is a Show tune from the 1981 Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats sung by the character Grizabella Paige later appeared in the original production of Chess in 1986, and released "I Know Him So Well" with Barbara Dickson, which remains the biggest-selling record by a female duo in the Guinness Book of Records. Chess is a musical with Lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, formerly of ABBA I Know Him So Well is a song from the Concept album and subsequent musical Chess by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus Barbara Ruth Dickson OBE (born Dunfermline, Fife, 27 September 1947) is a Scottish singer whose hits include " I Know Guinness World Records, known until 2000 as The Guinness Book of Records (and in previous U Paige made her Broadway debut in Sunset Boulevard in 1996 when she played the lead role of Norma Desmond, winning critical acclaim. Broadway theater, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 39 large professional theaters with 500 seats or more located Sunset Boulevard is a musical with book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Norma Desmond is a main character in Billy Wilder 's film Sunset Boulevard. She appeared in The King and I from 2000 to 2001, and six years later she returned to the West End stage in The Drowsy Chaperone. The King and I is a musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The Drowsy Chaperone is a musical with a book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar and music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg

Paige has been nominated for and won many awards for her theatre roles and has become known as the First Lady of British Musical Theatre. Away from the stage, she has released 20 solo albums, which include 8 consecutive gold and 4 multi-platinum albums. Paige has sung in concerts across the world and she also hosts her own show on BBC Radio 2.

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Background

Paige was raised in Barnet, North London, where her father worked as an estate agent and her mother as a milliner. High Barnet or Chipping Barnet is a place in the London Borough of Barnet in North London, England. North London is the northern part of London, England. The area it covers is defined differently for a range of purposes Estate Agent is a British English term for a person or business that arranges the selling renting or management of Homes land and other [2] Her mother had been a singer in her youth and her father an amateur drummer. [1] Paige now only stands at just under 5 ft (1. 5 m) tall which has caused her to lose out on leading roles. [3] Her original ambition was to become a professional tennis player, at which point her headmistress pointed out to her "they'd never see you over the net,"[4] but Paige continued to play tennis and has referred to the sport as one of her passions. [5]

It was at 14 years of age that Paige listened to Natalie Wood on the LP version of West Side Story which provoked the desire for a career in musical theatre,[6] commenting "I just knew that that was where I wanted to be. Natalie Wood, born Natalia Nikolaevna Zakharenko, also billed as Natasha Gurdin ( July 20, 1938, San Francisco, California West Side Story is a musical by Arthur Laurents (book Leonard Bernstein (music and Stephen Sondheim (lyrics "[4] Paige's musical ability was pushed by her school music teacher, Ann Hill, whom Paige has referred to as "visionary". [5] Paige's first ever role on stage was playing Susanna in a school production of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro,[7] which was followed by parts in The Boy Mozart and Messiah;[1] "a difficult work for little children," she said referring to Messiah. Le nozze di Figaro ossia la folle giornata (Trans The Marriage of Figaro or the Day of Madness) K Messiah ( HWV 56 is an Oratorio by George Frideric Handel based on a Libretto by Charles Jennens. [5] Her father later suggested that she should go to drama school after recognizing her talent,[1] so she attended the Aida Foster stage school. [2] After graduating from the school, her first job was modelling children's clothing at the Ideal Home Exhibition. The Ideal Home Show (formerly called the Ideal Home Exhibition) is an annual event run by the Daily Mail in London. [2]

Career

Early career-1980: West End debut and Evita

Paige's first professional appearance on stage was in the UK tour of the Anthony Newley/Leslie Bricusse musical The Roar of the Greasepaint—the Smell of the Crowd in 1964,[1][8] playing the role of a Chinese urchin. Anthony George Newley ( September 24, 1931 &ndash April 14, 1999) was an English Actor, Singer and Leslie Bricusse (born 29 January 1931) is a British lyricist and composer The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd is a musical with a book music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. The term Chinese people may refer to any of the following A person who resides in and holds citizenship of the People's Republic of China (including Hong [7] "We would rehearse in this dark theatre, unaware of the sunny day outside, and be immersed in the magic of creating something from our imaginations," she recalled. [8] At the age of 20, she made her West End debut in Hair on 27 September 1968 until March 1970,[2] in which one scene required her to be naked on stage. The West End of London is an area of Central London, England, containing many of the city's major tourist attractions businesses headquarters and the commercial Hair The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical is a Rock musical with a book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [7] She appeared very briefly in the film Oliver!,[9] and went on to play roles in Jesus Christ Superstar, Nuts, Grease in which she played the lead role of Sandy from 1973 to 1974, and Billy, a musical adaptation of the film Billy Liar, from 1974 to 1975. Oliver! is a 1968 Musical film directed by Carol Reed. The film is based on the Stage musical Oliver!, with Jesus Christ Superstar is a Rock opera by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Nuts is a film about a strong-willed high-class call girl ( Barbra Streisand) who kills a customer in self-defense This article is about the stage musical For the 1978 film of the same name see Grease (film. Billy is a musical based on the novel and play Billy Liar by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall. Billy Liar is a 1963 film based on the novel by Keith Waterhouse. [10][11]

After months of acting and singing auditions, Hal Prince offered the still relatively unknown Paige the title role in Tim Rice's and Andrew Lloyd Webber's first ever production of the musical Evita,[6][12][13] which won her critical acclaim and brought her into public prominence in 1978 at the age of 30. Harold Smith Prince (born January 30 1928) is an American Theatrical producer and director associated with many of the best-known Broadway Sir Timothy Miles Bindon Rice (born 10 November 1944 is an English Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Tony Award and Grammy Award Andrew Lloyd Webber Baron Lloyd-Webber (born 22 March 1948 is a British Composer of Musical theatre, the elder son of William Lloyd Webber Evita is a musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. [14][15] Paige was actually the second choice for the part after Julie Covington, but Covington had turned the opportunity down. [15] About five years previous to Paige's role in Evita, she had almost been cast as the lead in The Rocky Horror Show instead of Covington in 1973. The Rocky Horror Show is a long-running British stage musical, opening in London on 19 June 1973 [15] Playing the part of Eva Perón proved to be the defining moment in her evolution to the proclaimed title, the First Lady of British Musical Theatre,[8] but something Paige found difficult was the instant fame she received when playing the role; being famous was something she had never aspired to and she considers herself a naturally shy person. María Eva Duarte de Perón' ( May 7 1919 &ndash July 26 1952) was the second wife of President Juan Domingo Perón [8]

For her performance in Evita, which spanned for 20 months in total, from 1978 to 1980,[16] she won the Society of West End Theatre Award for Best Actress in a Musical, the Variety Club Award for Showbusiness Personality of the Year,[10] and the Laurence Olivier Award for Performance of the Year in a Musical. The Society of London Theatre (previously The Society of West End Theatre) is an umbrella organization for West End theatre in London. Variety the Children's Charity was founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 10, 1927 when a group of eleven men involved in Show The Laurence Olivier Award is regarded as the most prestigious award in British theatre and is presented in recognition of artistic achievement in London theatre [17] She also released her first studio album in 1978, entitled Sitting Pretty. [18] Prior to her success in Evita, Paige had strongly considered becoming a nursery nurse, but after she sang for Dustin Hoffman he made her promise that she would continue in theatre work. Dustin Lee Hoffman (born August 8 1937 His brother Ronald is a lawyer and economist [15]

1981-1993: Cats and Chess era

Paige as Grizabella in the Cats video.
Paige as Grizabella in the Cats video.

Paige went on to portray some of Lloyd Webber's most notable female characters, creating the role of Grizabella in the original production of Cats from 11 May 1981, to 13 February 1982. Grizabella is the "Glamour Cat" in the musical production Cats. Cats is an award-winning musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) [19][20] She took on the role late in the rehearsal process when the actress Judi Dench had to withdraw due to a torn achilles tendon. Dame Judith Olivia Dench, CH, DBE, FRSA, (born 9 December, 1934) usually known as Judi Dench, is an English The Achilles tendon (or occasionally Achilles’ tendon) also known as the calcaneal tendon or the tendocalcaneous, is a Tendon of the posterior [19] The cast won a Grammy Award and two Laurence Olivier Awards in 1981. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Laurence Olivier Award is regarded as the most prestigious award in British theatre and is presented in recognition of artistic achievement in London theatre [19]

Paige's performance of the song "Memory" from Cats, with which she had a UK Top 10 hit, is her signature piece. " Memory " is a Show tune from the 1981 Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats sung by the character Grizabella [19] The single reached number 5 in the UK charts and has since been recorded by a further 160 artists. [21] Paige was deeply moved by the song when she first heard it; she said "It did something to me. I thought it was the most glorious melody. So I feel in some respects I was fated to sing it. "[20] She reprised the role of Grizabella for the video release of Cats in 1998,[22] one of only two performers to return from London's original cast. Cats is a 1998 direct-to- VHS film of the long-running West End production of Cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber 's musical based [20] The video soon became the bestselling music video in the UK and America. [23]

Paige had a starring role in the 1983 production of Abbacadabra, written by former ABBA members, Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson,[24] in which she played the role of Carabosse. Abbacadabra is the name of a French children's musical based on songs from the pop group ABBA originally produced for French television in 1983 by Björn Kristian Ulvaeus, bjœɳ ɵlˈveɵs (born April 25 1945 is a Swedish Musician, Composer, a former member of the Swedish musical group Göran Bror Benny Andersson (born in Stockholm, Sweden on December 16, 1946) is a Swedish Musician, Composer [5] From 1986 to 1987, Paige appeared as Florence in the musical Chess, a role she originated for the 1984 RCA double-disc concept album, for which the lyrics were written by Tim Rice, and the music again by Ulvaeus and Andersson. Chess is a musical with Lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, formerly of ABBA RCA Corporation, founded as Radio Corporation of America, was an electronics company in existence from 1919 to 1986 Sir Timothy Miles Bindon Rice (born 10 November 1944 is an English Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Tony Award and Grammy Award [25] This role earned Paige another nomination for Laurence Olivier Award in the category of Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Musical. The Laurence Olivier Award is regarded as the most prestigious award in British theatre and is presented in recognition of artistic achievement in London theatre [26] The albums, Stages, released in 1983, and Cinema, released in 1984, rejoined the cast recording of Chess in the UK top 40 chart, therefore giving her three consecutive successful albums. [23] Paige released "I Know Him So Well", a song from Chess, in 1985 as a duet with Barbara Dickson. I Know Him So Well is a song from the Concept album and subsequent musical Chess by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus Barbara Ruth Dickson OBE (born Dunfermline, Fife, 27 September 1947) is a Scottish singer whose hits include " I Know [27] The single held the number 1 position in the British singles charts for four weeks,[28] and still remains the biggest-selling record by a female duo in the Guinness Book of Records. The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC on behalf of the British record industry Guinness World Records, known until 2000 as The Guinness Book of Records (and in previous U [15][27] Paige then took on the role of Reno Sweeney in the musical production of Anything Goes, which she co-produced and starred in from 1989 to 1990. Anything Goes is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. [11][18] Patti Lupone was appearing as Sweeney on Broadway at that time, so Paige sought to become the co-producer of the West End production, realizing that the only way she could secure the role there before Lupone, would be to produce the show herself. Patti LuPone (born April 21, 1949) is an American Singer and Actress, perhaps best known for her Tony Award -winning [16] Playing Reno Sweeney was Paige's first time using an American accent on stage,[29] and the part secured her third nomination for a Laurence Olivier Award. [30] As well as her theatre roles, she appeared in the television series, Unexplained Laughter, in 1989 alongside Diana Rigg. Dame Enid Diana Elizabeth Rigg DBE (born 20 July 1938 is an English actress. [18]

In 1993, she embarked on a run as famed French chanteuse Édith Piaf in Pam Gems' musical play, Piaf, to critical acclaim. Édith Piaf (December 19 1915&mdashOctober 10 1963 was a French singer and cultural icon who "is almost universally regarded as France's greatest popular singer Pam Gems (born 1 August, 1925) is an English Playwright considered to be part of the Feminist Theatre group which also includes [11] The Guardian wrote that Paige was "a magnificent, perfect Piaf. The Guardian (until 1959 The Manchester Guardian) is a British Newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group. "[1] Paige had originally signed up for a year, but was forced to leave the production early due to exhaustion, vowing never to push herself "to the edge that much again. "[11] The challenging play required Paige to sing 15 songs, some even in French, and to be on stage for 2 hours 40 minutes in total. French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people [11] For her portrayal of Piaf, she was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical,[31] and subsequently brought out an album, entitled Piaf, containing Edith Piaf songs. [32]

1994-2001: Sunset Boulevard and Broadway debut

Paige took over the role of Norma Desmond in Lloyd Webber's West End production of Sunset Boulevard in 1994, when Betty Buckley was ill, before stepping into the part full time the following year. Norma Desmond is a main character in Billy Wilder 's film Sunset Boulevard. Sunset Boulevard is a musical with book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Betty Lynn Buckley (born July 3, 1947) is a Tony Award -winning American Theater, Film, and Television [11] In 1995, Paige was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty the Queen for her contributions to musical theatre,[33][34] and was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award in 1996 for Best Actress in a Musical in the London Sunset Boulevard. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British Order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. For the ship see RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Context States headed by Elizabeth II [35] She then transferred to the American production to make her Broadway debut at the Minskoff Theatre on 12 September 1996, staying with the show until it closed the following year. Broadway theater, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 39 large professional theaters with 500 seats or more located The Minskoff Theatre is a legitimate Broadway theatre located at 1515 Broadway in midtown- Manhattan. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) [15] On the Sunset Boulevard set in Broadway, the staircase steps reportedly had to be raised six inches (152 mm) in order to accommodate Paige's short stature, or it would have been hard to see her behind the banister. [36] Paige was welcomed to the Broadway stage with a long standing ovation from the audience,[7] and received largely positive reviews for her performance as Norma Desmond; "The lush sound and the sheer power of her voice are, to put it simply, incredible," in the words of one critic, whilst another said "Her voice has great range, remarkable clarity and emotional force. Norma Desmond is a main character in Billy Wilder 's film Sunset Boulevard. "[37] Her success there was soon reported in Britain, with headlines such as "Broadway dazzled by Elaine's Sunset". [38] Lloyd Webber, when discussing his thoughts of Paige's performance of "As If We Never Said Goodbye", reflected it was "as good, if not the best, of anything I've ever heard. "[1]

Although she had been disappointed in the past when she hoped to perform on Broadway with Evita, Cats and Chess,[11] Broadway surpassed her expectations, and she stated "It was just the most perfect time to go with that particular show. "[11] Paige described the finishing of Sunset Boulevard like "a grieving process", and she subsequently suffered with depression, commenting "It was the most terrible feeling. In the fields of Psychology and Psychiatry, the terms depression or depressed refer to both expected and pathologically chronic or severe I'd had enough and I'd felt I'd lost something so very important to me. I thought it had died and gone away. "[39] Even though Paige was not the first to play Desmond in Sunset Boulevard, she had been the first to sing one of the show's key songs, "With One Look", which occurred at Lloyd Webber's wedding to Madeleine Gurdon, although at the time the song was called "Just One Glance". Madeleine Astrid Gurdon Baroness Lloyd-Webber, is a former equestrian sportswoman and the third wife of musical theatre impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber. [11]

Arts commentator Melvyn Bragg hosted a special edition of The South Bank Show about Paige's career in 1996, entitled The Faces of Elaine Paige. Melvyn Baron Bragg, FRSL, FRTS (born 6 October 1939) is a British author and broadcaster The South Bank Show is an award-winning Television arts magazine show made by London Weekend Television, presented by Melvyn Bragg, broadcast [40] The episode saw her visiting parts of the world where plays she had starred in had been set, and it is frequently shown on PBS in the United States. The Public Broadcasting Service ( PBS) is a Non-profit Public broadcasting Television service with 354 member TV stations in the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the [40] In 1997, Paige made her United States concert debut when she opened the Boston Pop Season, which was aired on WGBH in America,[41] and the following year, she made a guest star appearance at Andrew Lloyd Webber's 50th birthday celebration at the Royal Albert Hall. For the radio station specifically see WGBH (FM. WGBH is a non-commercial Television and Radio broadcast service located in Boston The Royal Albert Hall is an Arts venue situated in the Knightsbridge area of the City of Westminster, London, England, best known [42] During the tribute show, she sang "Memory" and "Don't Cry for Me Argentina", two songs from her past musical productions. " Memory " is a Show tune from the 1981 Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats sung by the character Grizabella

Paige's next job was acting in the straight, non-musical play Le Misanthrope in 1998, but admitted that she did miss the musical element and that the silence was slightly unsettling to her. Le Misanthrope ou l'Atrabilaire amoureux (June 4th 1666 is a 17th century Comedy of manners written by French playwright Molière. [11] A Lifetime Achievement Award from HMV and a Lifetime Achievement Award from The National Operatic and Dramatic Association soon followed. [10] She later performed alongside Marvin Hamlisch and Bette Midler in a 1999 New York concert in order to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Marvin Frederick Hamlisch (born June 2, 1944) is an American Composer. Bette Midler (born December 1, 1945) is anAmerican Singer, Actress and Comedian, also known (as her informal stage name as [43]

She appeared as Anna in another acclaimed revival in 2000, this being Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's year long run of The King and I at the London Palladium. Richard Charles Rodgers ( June 28, 1902, Arverne Queens, New York City &ndash December 30, 1979, New York Oscar Hammerstein II (ˈhæmɚstaɪn (born Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein) ( July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was The King and I is a musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The London Palladium is a 2286 seat West End theatre located off Oxford Street in the City of Westminster. [2][10] Paige had turned down the offer the first time she was approached, but later admitted that she had "forgotten what a fantastic score it was,"[44] although she did question her own suitability for the role. [16] Before the opening, the box office had already taken in excess of £7 million in ticket sales. [45] Commenting on her role, The Independent noted "It may well be impossible to be a success as Evita and a success as Anna,"[46] whereas The Spectator asserted that the role further strengthened her title as the First Lady of British Musical Theatre. The Independent is a British compact Newspaper published by Tony O'Reilly 's Independent News & Media. For other uses see Spectator. The Spectator is a weekly British Magazine first published on 6 July [47]

2002-present: Radio and return to West End

Paige sang at the opening of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah and then made her Los Angeles concert debut at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The 2002 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XIX Olympic Winter Games were a Winter Multi-sport event which was celebrated in 2002 Salt Lake City is the Capital and the most populous city of the U The State of Utah (ˈjuːtɔː or) is a western state of the United States. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The Pasadena Conference Center is a Convention center in Pasadena California, a suburb of Los Angeles. [48] In 2003, Paige played Angèle in Where There's a Will,[10] and later sang the role of Mrs Lovett in the New York City Opera production of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd in March 2004,[49] earning herself positive reviews from critics,[50] and a nomination for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical. New York State Theater by David Shankbonejpg|thumb| New York State Theater]] The New York City Opera (NYCO is based in Philip Johnson 's New York State Stephen Joshua Sondheim (born March 22 1930 is an American musical and film composer and lyricist winner of an Academy Award, multiple Tony Awards (seven The Drama Desk Award, created in 1955, is an award which recognizes shows produced on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-off-Broadway, and [51] Paige then embarked upon a UK tour which was entitled "No Strings Attached". [52]

In September 2004, Paige began a weekly radio show, Elaine Paige on Sunday, on BBC Radio 2, featuring music from musical theatre and film. [34][53] The show regularly attracts 3 million listeners,[24] and occasional interviews are also featured, including theatre impressario Cameron Mackintosh, actress Angela Lansbury, the Pet Shop Boys and Elton John. Sir Cameron Anthony Mackintosh (born) is a British Theatrical producer notable for his association with many commercially successful musicals Angela Brigid Lansbury, CBE (born October 16, 1925) is an English Golden Globe Award and Tony Award winning Actress The capitalisation of song titles in this article is disputed Sir Elton Hercules John CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947 is an English pop / rock Singer, Composer In unfavourable reviews, the show was described by Elisabeth Mahoney of The Guardian as "a chilly, alienating listening experience" and a "rare wrong move" on the part of Radio 2,[54] and Lisa Martland of The Stage wrote "it is by far the music that brings me back to the programme . The Guardian (until 1959 The Manchester Guardian) is a British Newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group. The Stage is a weekly British Newspaper founded in 1880 available nationally and published on Thursdays . . and not her lightweight presenting style. "[55] Paige also focused on television appearances, playing Dora Bunner in the 2005 ITV adaptation of Agatha Christie's A Murder is Announced in the Marple series, before performing a guest role as a post mistress in Where the Heart Is. Independent Television (generally known as ITV) is a public service network of British commercial television broadcasters set up under the Independent Agatha Mary Clarissa Lady Mallowan, DBE (née Miller; 15 September 1890 &ndash 12 January 1976 commonly known as Agatha Christie, was an English A Murder is Announced is a work of Detective fiction by Agatha Christie and first published in the UK by the Collins Crime Club in June Marple is a British Television series based on the Miss Marple murder mystery novels by Agatha Christie. Where the Heart Is is a British television Drama series set in the fictional town Skelthwaite. [8] The episode of Marple was watched by 7. 78 million,[56] and Where the Heart Is by 6. 34 million. [57]

Album cover of Essential Musicals.
Album cover of Essential Musicals.

The year of 2006 saw the release of her first full studio album of new recordings in twelve years, entitled Essential Musicals. [8] The album included popular songs from musicals identified by a poll on her radio show,[8] in which 400,000 listeners voted. [4] Paige has recorded 20 solo albums in total, which include 8 consecutive gold and 4 multi-platinum albums, and has been featured on 7 cast albums. [4] More recently, she has collaborated with Secret Garden in recording the song "The Things You Are to Me" for their 2007 album, Inside I'm Singing. Secret Garden is an award winning Irish - Norwegian duo playing New Instrumental Music, also understood by some as Neo-classical music [58] She has appeared in concert in Scandinavia, Hong Kong, Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand, Australia and Singapore,[59] and on 20 and 21 December 2006 Paige performed in concert in Shanghai. Terminology and usage As a cultural term "Scandinavia" has no official definition and is subject to usage by those who identify with the culture in question as well Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Singapore Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Shanghai ( 上[[wikt 海|海]] is the largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest urban areas in the world with over 20 million [60] Only one concert date in Shanghai was intended originally, but an extra one was added to keep up with the demand. [60] As of 2006, having not had a starring role in a musical for many years, she stated ". . . there's been nothing that I've wanted to do, and if you're going to commit to a year at the theatre, six days a week, and have no life, then it's got to be something that you want to do with all your heart. "[8] She also affirmed that for older actors it becomes harder to obtain theatre roles. [61]

In 2007, Paige returned to the West End stage for the first time in six years,[34][62] in a lead role in the run of the Canadian musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone at the Novello Theatre. West End theatre is a popular term for mainstream professional theatre staged in the large theatres of London 's "Theatreland" The Drowsy Chaperone is a musical with a book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar and music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Aldwych was also home to the earlier Royal Strand Theatre The Novello Theatre is a West End theatre on Aldwych, in the [63] Paige's main attraction in participating in the show was the comedic element of her part. [16] Previews started on 14 May and the first show was held on 6 June,[64] but it was cancelled after just 96 performances,[65] because the ticket sales had not been enough to guarantee a longer run. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year [64] The show had opened to a standing ovation from the audience and a generally optimistic reaction from critics,[66] with The Daily Telegraph writing "Elaine Paige is a good sport . For "The Daily Telegraph" in Australia see The Daily Telegraph (Australia. . . enduring jokes about her reputation for being "difficult" with a grin that doesn't seem all that forced," and concluding with "Only the self-importantly serious and the chronically depressed will fail to enjoy this preposterously entertaining evening. "[67] Paul Taylor from The Independent remained less impressed and wrote "a miscast Elaine Paige manages to be unfunny to an almost ingenious degree as the heroine's bibulous minder. The Independent is a British compact Newspaper published by Tony O'Reilly 's Independent News & Media. "[68] Paige was then nominated for a What's On Stage Award in the category of Best Supporting Actress in a Musical. [69]

On 28 July 2007, Paige appeared on a special celebrity version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? with Michael Ball to raise money for their chosen charity, managing to win £64,000 in a combined effort. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. In the United Kingdom, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? is a Television Quiz show which offers a maximum Cash prize of one million Michael Ashley Ball (born 27 June 1962, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire) is an Olivier Award winning English Actor [3] Paige danced the Tango on Sport Relief does Strictly Come Dancing with Matt Dawson in March 2008 to raise money for Sport Relief, where Paige and Dawson came second overall. Tango is a Musical genre and its associated dance forms that originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Montevideo, Uruguay and Strictly Come Dancing is a British Television show, featuring celebrities with professional dance partners competing in Ballroom and Latin Matthew James Sutherland "Daws" Dawson MBE (born 31 October 1972 in Birkenhead) is a now retired English Rugby union Sport Relief is a biennial charity event from Comic Relief, in association with BBC Sport, which brings together the worlds of sport and entertainment to raise money [70] She will also open the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in July 2008, at which she will perform some of her well-known songs from her 40-year career. Llangollen (ɬaŋ'ɡoɬɛn is a small town in Denbighshire, north-east Wales, situated on the River Dee and on the edge of the Berwyn The International Eisteddfod is a music festival which takes place every year during the second week of July in Llangollen, North Wales. [71]

Personal life

Paige had an eleven year affair with the lyricist Tim Rice throughout the 1980s but has neither married, nor had children. Sir Timothy Miles Bindon Rice (born 10 November 1944 is an English Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Tony Award and Grammy Award [11][39][72] She remains private about her relationship with Rice, stating "Having endured a relationship that was very much in the headlines, I'm not going to give away that private piece of me. I must say, I'm fascinated as to why I'm continually asked about relics from my past. "[39] Despite Paige having wanted to have children, she said "it's a wonderful life I have, so I'm very fulfilled in other ways. "[8]

During the run of Sunset Boulevard at the Adelphi Theatre in 1995, Paige discovered a lump in her breast, prompting her to consult her doctor who at first, reassured her there was nothing to be concerned about. Sunset Boulevard is a musical with book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Adelphi Theatre is a 1500-seat West End theatre, located on the Strand in the City of Westminster. [73] Paige remained unconvinced and returned twice, and her doctor subsequently sent her for tests which confirmed the lump was cancerous, nine months after she discovered it. [73][74] She continued her role in the production, and stated "When I did the show I became very emotional. Some of the lyrics suddenly took on an entirely different meaning. Words like, 'as if we never said goodbye' became more real. "[73] Paige went in for day surgery specifically on a Sunday due to her theatre commitments, had five years of medical treatment and completed a radiation programme. Radiation, as in Physics, is Energy in the form of waves or moving Subatomic particles emitted by an atom or other body as it changes from a higher energy [73] Paige spoke for the first time of her encounter with breast cancer in a 2004 interview,[73] and has since described the period as "the most awful thing that’s happened to me in my life. Breast cancer is a Cancer that starts in the cells of the Breast in women and men "[61] During her time in The King and I, her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled Despite Paige wanting to pull out of the show, her mother remained persistent that she should continue until her contract had finished,[2] and Paige's sister, Marion Billings, admitted "That was very hard for Elaine, having to go on stage night after night knowing she wanted to be with Mum. "[2]

Regarding her personality, she is known to sometimes be difficult; "Paige is not exactly known for her humility. In newspaper profiles, that dread word 'difficult' is often applied," as The Times' Brian Logan wrote. The Times is a daily national Newspaper published in the United Kingdom since 1785 when it was known as The Daily Universal Register. [15] On one occasion she told a male interviewer that she was going to stop giving interviews to female reporters because, in her own words, "I don't trust other women in these situations. They establish a sisterhood with you and then betray it every time. "[11] What was perceived to be a cold side to her personality was also commented on by Logan,[15] but Paige has expressed that a common misconception of her is that she is confident and very serious. [14]

Paige is a patron of a number of charities. She supports the Breast Cancer Care and The Lupus Trust,[75] after being diagnosed as a Lupus sufferer in 1989. Systemic lupus erythematosus ( SLE or lupus,) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can be fatal though with recent medical advances fatalities are becoming [76] Paige has been involved with The Children's Trust for 15 years, as well as choosing one other charity to support every year, such as Red Cross. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is an International humanitarian movement with approximately 97 million volunteers worldwide who stated [75] She also supports Everychild, for whom she made a publicised trip to Peru in February 2003. EveryChild is an international development charity based in the United Kingdom Peru (Perú Piruw Piruw officially the Republic of Peru ( reˈpuβlika del peˈɾu is a country in western South America. [77]

Views on theatre

Though Paige has enjoyed a long career in musical theatre, she rarely goes to watch musicals as many "just don't do it" for her, much preferring to watch films or plays. Musical theatre is a form of Theatre combining Music, Songs spoken Dialogue and Dance. [75] Furthermore, she considers herself primarily an actress before a singer,[11] as "I really prefer to be in character," she stated. [4]

Paige has spoken of the physical demand that performing in theatre brings, stating "Musical theatre is the hardest thing any actor will ever do. You become obsessive about sleeping, eating the right food, not speaking and giving yourself vocal rest and keeping exercised. "[18] The pressure of having to be in a fit condition to perform in theatre each night is also something she has commented on, in that "you wouldn't want to read the letters people write when you're off and they're disappointed - it's so awful, the guilt one feels for not being there. "[11] In a rigorous routine, before musical roles to look after her voice, Paige stops eating dairy products and drinking alcohol, and focuses on keeping fit. Dairy products are generally defined as Foodstuffs produced from Milk. [11] After about three months into the production when her voice is tiring from performing, she even gives up her social life, sometimes only communicating by notepad and fax. Fax (short for facsimile, from Latin fac simile, "make similar" i [11] She also never reads her reviews from critics as to her it is not helpful to have too many opinions. [6] One thing she reckons is harder than theatre is touring in concert. [8]

Comparing the work of Rodgers and Hammerstein to that of Lloyd Webber's, Paige has said that she finds R&H more difficult and formal to sing, and described it as challenging. She concluded, "it's a quieter kind of singing, more controlled, not belting it out. "[11]

Paige has named reality television series such as Any Dream Will Do, which aim to find an unknown actor to play the lead role in a musical, as the greatest threat to theatre today, believing that "actors already striving in the theatre wouldn't dream of putting themselves on these shows. Any Dream Will Do, often known as 'Joseph' was a 2007 Talent show -themed Television series produced by the BBC in the United "[6] In a later interview, she questioned the seriousness of the actors auditioning for these types of shows; "you wouldn't put yourself up for one of those shows in case you got bumped off the first week and all your colleagues saw it. "[15]

Stage roles

Duration Production Role Theatre Awards[78]
1968-1970 Hair Member of the Tribe Shaftesbury Theatre
1973-1974 Grease Sandy New London Theatre
1974-1975 Billy Rita Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
1975-1976 The Boyfriend Maisie Haymarket Theatre, Leicester
1978-1980 Evita Eva Perón Prince Edward Theatre
1981-1982 Cats Grizabella New London Theatre
1983-1984 Abbacadabra Miss Williams/Carabosse Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith
1986-1987 Chess Florence Vassy Prince Edward Theatre
  • 1986: Variety Club Award for Recording Artiste of the Year
  • 1986: Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical in Chess[26]
  • 1987: Head of the Year Award
1989-1990 Anything Goes Reno Sweeney Prince Edward Theatre
  • 1989: Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical in Anything Goes[30]
1993-1994 Piaf Édith Piaf Piccadilly Theatre
  • 1994: Gold Badge of Merit Award BASCA
  • 1994: Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical in Piaf[31]
1994-1995, 1996-1997 Sunset Boulevard Norma Desmond Adelphi Theatre then the Minskoff Theatre
1998 The Misanthrope Célimène Piccadilly Theatre
  • 1999: Lifetime Achievement National Operatic and Dramatic Association
2000-2001 The King and I Anna Leonowens London Palladium
2003 Where There's a Will Angèle Yvonne Arnaud Theatre then the Theatre Royal, Brighton
2004 Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Mrs Lovett New York City Opera
  • 2004: Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Musical in Sweeney Todd
2007 The Drowsy Chaperone The Drowsy Chaperone/Beatrice Stockwell Novello Theatre
  • 2007: What's On Stage Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical in The Drowsy Chaperone[69]

Discography

Albums

Year Album title Other notes
1978 Sitting Pretty
1981 Elaine Paige
1983 Stages
1984 Cinema
1985 Love Hurts
1986 Christmas
1987 Memories: The Best Of Elaine Paige
1988 The Queen Album
1990 The Collection
1991 Love Can Do That
1991 An Evening With Elaine Paige
1993 Romance & the Stage
1994 Piaf Songs featured in the musical Piaf
1995 Encore
1996 In Performance Live album of her 1991 UK Tour
1997 From A Distance
1998 On Reflection: The Very Best Of Elaine Paige
2004 Centre Stage: The Very Best Of Elaine Paige
2006 Essential Musicals
2007 Songbook

Cast recordings

Year Album title Other notes
1974 Billy
1978 Evita Original West End Cast Recording
1981 Cats Original West End Cast Recording
1984 Chess
1989 Anything Goes 1989 West End Cast Recording
1992 Nine
2000 The King and I 2000 West End Cast Recording

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  25. ^ Groban & Menzel Star in Chess at Royal Albert Hall. whatsonstage. com, 2008-01-11. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Retrieved on 2008-01-19. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy.
  26. ^ a b The Nominees and Winners of The Laurence Olivier Awards for 1986. Society of London Theatre. The Society of London Theatre (previously The Society of West End Theatre) is an umbrella organization for West End theatre in London. Retrieved on 2008-02-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the
  27. ^ a b You ask the questions (Such as: so, Elaine Paige, have you ever sung in a karaoke bar?). The Independent, 2000-06-07. The Independent is a British compact Newspaper published by Tony O'Reilly 's Independent News & Media. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Retrieved on 2008-01-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher.
  28. ^ Corliss, Richard. A Hit Show for the Record. Time, 1985-03-18. Time (trademarked in capitals as TIME) is a weekly American Newsmagazine, similar to Newsweek and Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Retrieved on 2008-01-05. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France.
  29. ^ Trucco, Terry. A London Accent for 'Anything Goes'. The New York Times, 1989-07-25. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Retrieved on 2008-03-21. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem.
  30. ^ a b The Nominees and Winners of The Laurence Olivier Awards for 1989/90. Society of London Theatre. The Society of London Theatre (previously The Society of West End Theatre) is an umbrella organization for West End theatre in London. Retrieved on 2008-02-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the
  31. ^ a b The Nominees and Winners of The Laurence Olivier Awards for 1994. Society of London Theatre. The Society of London Theatre (previously The Society of West End Theatre) is an umbrella organization for West End theatre in London. Retrieved on 2008-02-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the
  32. ^ Piaf. Amazon. Amazoncom Inc ( is an American electronic commerce ( E-commerce) company in Seattle Washington. Retrieved on 2008-02-19. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum
  33. ^ a b London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 54066, pages 10–13, 1995-06-16. The London Gazette is one of the official journals of record of the British government, and the most important among such official journals in the UK in which certain Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Retrieved on 2008-02-19. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum
  34. ^ a b c Elaine Paige returns to West End. BBC News, 2007-01-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Retrieved on 2008-01-05. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France.
  35. ^ a b The Nominees and Winners of The Laurence Olivier Awards for 1996. Society of London Theatre. The Society of London Theatre (previously The Society of West End Theatre) is an umbrella organization for West End theatre in London. Retrieved on 2008-02-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the
  36. ^ Brantley, Ben. Growth Factor: It's a Force of Will. The New York Times, 1996-09-13. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Retrieved on 2008-03-27. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates
  37. ^ Gans, Andrew. DIVA TALK: Elaine Shines/ Betty Sings. Playbill, 1996-09-13. Playbill is a Monthly US Magazine for Theatregoers Although there is a Subscription issue available for Home delivery Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Retrieved on 2008-02-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the
  38. ^ Gans, Andrew. DIVA TALK: Elaine Paige's Homeland Reports on Her B'way Debut. Playbill, 1996-10-18. Playbill is a Monthly US Magazine for Theatregoers Although there is a Subscription issue available for Home delivery Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Retrieved on 2008-03-27. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates
  39. ^ a b c Barber, Richard. Getting to know me: Elaine Paige. Daily Mirror, 2000-04-16. The Daily Mirror, often referred to simply as The Mirror, is a British Tabloid daily Newspaper founded in 1903 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Retrieved from findarticles. com on 2008-01-06. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King
  40. ^ a b Torreano, Bradley. Elaine Paige Biography. MTV. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King
  41. ^ Gans, Andrew. DIVA TALK: Together at Last (Again): Elaine in Boston; Patti in London. Playbill, 1997-05-16. Playbill is a Monthly US Magazine for Theatregoers Although there is a Subscription issue available for Home delivery Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Retrieved on 2008-02-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the
  42. ^ Van Gelder, Lawrence. Footlights. The New York Times, 1998-04-07. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Retrieved on 2008-01-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental
  43. ^ Gans, Andrew. DIVA TALK: Charitable Divas and More. Playbill, 1999-05-07. Playbill is a Monthly US Magazine for Theatregoers Although there is a Subscription issue available for Home delivery Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Retrieved on 2008-02-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the
  44. ^ Low, Valentine. New Paige turns for King and I. The London Evening Standard, 2000-04-25. The London Evening Standard is an English Tabloid regional local newspaper published and sold in London and surrounding areas of southeast 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Retrieved on 2007-01-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade.
  45. ^ King and I opens in triumph. BBC News, 2000-05-04. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Retrieved on 2008-04-20. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.
  46. ^ Butler, Robert. All dressed up but going nowhere. The Independent, 2000-05-08. The Independent is a British compact Newspaper published by Tony O'Reilly 's Independent News & Media. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Retrieved on 2008-04-20. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.
  47. ^ Morley, Sheridan. The first lady sings. The Spectator, 2000-05-13. For other uses see Spectator. The Spectator is a weekly British Magazine first published on 6 July 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Retrieved on 2008-04-20. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.
  48. ^ Ehren, Christine. Elaine Paige Sings for Olympics Feb. 15-16; Makes L.A. Concert Debut Feb. 20-21. Playbill, 2002-02-15. Playbill is a Monthly US Magazine for Theatregoers Although there is a Subscription issue available for Home delivery See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Retrieved on 2008-02-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the
  49. ^ Zinoman, Jason. On Stage And Off. The New York Times, 2004-01-30. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Retrieved on 2008-01-06. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King
  50. ^ New York City Opera's Sweeney Todd reviews. The Stephen Sondheim Society, 2004-03-12. The Stephen Sondheim Society, founded in 1993, exists to promote the works of Stephen Sondheim in the UK and elsewhere and to create a greater interest "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Retrieved on 2008-05-09. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  51. ^ Gans, Andrew. Elaine Paige to Record New Theatre Album. Playbill, 2006-06-25. Playbill is a Monthly US Magazine for Theatregoers Although there is a Subscription issue available for Home delivery Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Retrieved on 2008-02-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the
  52. ^ Gans, Andrew. Elaine Paige to Launch "No Strings Attached Tour" in May. Playbill, 2003-12-25. Playbill is a Monthly US Magazine for Theatregoers Although there is a Subscription issue available for Home delivery Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Retrieved on 2008-02-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the
  53. ^ Lulu stars in new Radio 2 line-up. BBC News, 2004-08-03. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Retrieved on 2008-01-05. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France.
  54. ^ Mahoney, Elisabeth. Shrill by mouth. The Guardian, 2005-05-30. The Guardian (until 1959 The Manchester Guardian) is a British Newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Retrieved on 2008-01-05. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France.
  55. ^ Martland, Lisa. Radio - light programme. The Stage, 2007-04-30. The Stage is a weekly British Newspaper founded in 1880 available nationally and published on Thursdays Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Retrieved on 2008-04-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
  56. ^ Weekly Viewing Summary. See w.e 02/01/05. Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. The Broadcasters' Audience Research Board, or BARB, is the organisation that compiles television ratings in the United Kingdom. Retrieved on 2008-03-09. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia.
  57. ^ Weekly Viewing Summary. See w.e 10/07/05. Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. The Broadcasters' Audience Research Board, or BARB, is the organisation that compiles television ratings in the United Kingdom. Retrieved on 2008-03-09. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia.
  58. ^ Gans, Andrew. Paige, Streisand and More Featured on Secret Garden's "Inside I'm Singing" CD. Playbill, 2007-12-04. Playbill is a Monthly US Magazine for Theatregoers Although there is a Subscription issue available for Home delivery Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Retrieved on 2008-02-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the
  59. ^ Paige starts Antipodes tour. The Stage, 2005-09-20. The Stage is a weekly British Newspaper founded in 1880 available nationally and published on Thursdays Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Retrieved on 2008-04-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
  60. ^ a b Qiao, Michelle. Elaine Paige sings to Shanghai. China Daily, 2006-12-12. The China Daily ( is an English-language daily newspaper published in the People's Republic of China. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Retrieved on 2008-01-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor
  61. ^ a b Bishop, Caroline. The Big Interview: Elaine Paige. Society of London Theatre, 2007-06-06. The Society of London Theatre (previously The Society of West End Theatre) is an umbrella organization for West End theatre in London. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Retrieved on 2007-01-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King
  62. ^ Audio Download: Elaine Paige 13 Jul 2007. Society of London Theatre, 2007-07-13. The Society of London Theatre (previously The Society of West End Theatre) is an umbrella organization for West End theatre in London. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Retrieved on 2008-01-06. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King
  63. ^ Baluch, Lalayn. West End’s The Drowsy Chaperone to close in August. The Stage, 2007-07-10. The Stage is a weekly British Newspaper founded in 1880 available nationally and published on Thursdays Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Retrieved on 2008-01-05. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France.
  64. ^ a b Drowsy closes early in the capital. Society of London Theatre, 2007-07-09. The Society of London Theatre (previously The Society of West End Theatre) is an umbrella organization for West End theatre in London. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Retrieved on 2008-01-05. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France.
  65. ^ Hastings, Chris and Jones, Beth. Early curtain call for 25 West End shows. The Daily Telegraph, 2007-07-29. For "The Daily Telegraph" in Australia see The Daily Telegraph (Australia. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Retrieved on 2008-03-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion.
  66. ^ Ouzounian, Richard. Drowsy Chaperone wakes up British critics. The Star, 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Retrieved on 2008-04-20. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.
  67. ^ Spencer, Charles. Frothy and inane, but curiously touching. The Daily Telegraph, 2007-06-07. For "The Daily Telegraph" in Australia see The Daily Telegraph (Australia. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Retrieved on 2008-04-20. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.
  68. ^ Taylor, Paul. The Drowsy Chaperone, Novello Theatre, London. The Independent, 2007-06-08. The Independent is a British compact Newspaper published by Tony O'Reilly 's Independent News & Media. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Retrieved on 2008-04-20. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.
  69. ^ a b WOS Theatregoers' Choice Nominees Announced. whatsonstage. com, 2007-12-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Retrieved on 2008-02-22. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne
  70. ^ Sport Relief. The Daily Mirror, 2008-03-14. The Daily Mirror, often referred to simply as The Mirror, is a British Tabloid daily Newspaper founded in 1903 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Retrieved on 2008-03-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,
  71. ^ Elaine Paige to open latest chapter of International Musical Eisteddfod. Wrexham Evening Leader, 2008-01-15. The Evening Leader is a daily evening paper distributed on week nights 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Retrieved on 2008-05-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen
  72. ^ Bertodano, Helena de. Tunes are child's play. The Daily Telegraph. For "The Daily Telegraph" in Australia see The Daily Telegraph (Australia. Retrieved on 2008-01-06. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King
  73. ^ a b c d e Hardy, Rebecca. Elaine's close curtain call. The Daily Mail, 2004-05-08. The Daily Mail is a British newspaper currently published in a tabloid format "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Retrieved on 2008-01-06. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King
  74. ^ Cummins, Fiona. Elaine's Secret Breast Cancer Battle. Daily Mirror, 2004-05-08. The Daily Mirror, often referred to simply as The Mirror, is a British Tabloid daily Newspaper founded in 1903 "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Retrieved on 2008-01-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental
  75. ^ a b c Ellis, James. Elaine Page Interview. Metro, 2001-01-05. Metro is the trading name of a Free daily newspaper, published by Associated Newspapers (part of Daily Mail and General Trust) in the Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Retrieved on 2008-01-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental
  76. ^ Burne, Jerome. Living with lupus. The Times, 2004-06-07. The Times is a daily national Newspaper published in the United Kingdom since 1785 when it was known as The Daily Universal Register. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Retrieved on 2008-01-06. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King
  77. ^ Elaine Paige. everychild. org. uk. Retrieved on 2008-01-10. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war.
  78. ^ Elaine Paige career profile. Elaine Paige Official Website. Retrieved on 2008-01-05. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France.

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