Where are they now? TV Contestants On Stage July 13, 2008
Posted by Linda in : I'd do anything, Musicals , trackbackTV audition show contestants - where are they now?
Lots of people, including myself, have raised questions about the fad for TV audition shows. Well in some cases I’m more than happy to eat my words 
Here’s a round up of some of musicals whose casts include TV show contestants.
They’re Playing Our Song
Connie Fisher - How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? winner 2007
Having played Maria in the Sound of Music Connie will soon star in this Neil Simon show. The musical starts its run at the Menier Chocolate Factory on July 25 and runs till September 28.
Joseph
Lee Mead - Any Dream will Do winner 2007
Still the People’s Joseph, Mead goes from strength to strength.
Grease
Danny Bayne - Grease is the Word 2007
Danny plays the leading male role, Danny Zuko in Grease
Ray Quinn - X-Factor 2006 (2nd)
In his West End debut Ray plays Doody for a limited season - until 15 November 2008.
Oliver
Jodie Prenger -I’d Do Anything, 2008
Rehearsals for Oliver begin in September. Jodie will be Nancy six of the eight performances a week at the Theatre Royal from December.
We Will Rock You
Rachel Tucker from I’d Do Anything, 2008 will play Meat in We Will Rock You
Les Miserables
Nancy Sullivan - I’d Do Anything, 2008
Nancy plays the adult Eponine in Les Mis
Leanne Dobinson “How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria” 2007
Leanne plays Cosette
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (UK Touring Production)
Susan McFadden - Grease is the Word 2007
Over to you…
I’m sure there must be some I’ve missed. Who else is currently playing in the West End but got their start on a TV audition show?
the runners up to connie have all done well…
2. helena blackman is playing the lead in south pacific (uk tour)
3. siobhan dillon is playing patty in grease (piccadilly) and understudying sandy
4. aoife mullholland is alternate marie in the sound of music (palladium) 2 days a week
daniel boys is one of the leads in Avenue Q and Craig Chalmers is still playing the lead in the Joseph UK tour
also michelle antrobus who appeared on grease is the word plays mona and understudies roxie in chicago (cambridge)
Thanks lukeyp. I’ve already added a new post about Helena (isn’t she fab?) and I’m mad at myself for forgetting Aofie Mullholland as I saw her at West End Live!