Elaine paige obe, the beloved star of both west end and broadway musical theatre, celebrated 40 years on stage in september 2008. Elaine paige gives a memorable performance at andrew lloyd. Browsing through a phone book for inspiration, she became aware of the page she was observing and. I have just received this book and have looked through the whole volume and read most of it. Find elaine paiges phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Her strong, clear and steady voice is exemplified in such songs as the second time whcih you can also see on youtube when performed on a parkinson show of the time. Elaine paige celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous. Paul declared that christians were struggling with the powers of darkness and not with common flesh and blood, he was expressing an essentially. The allnew collection sequences in release order original hit recordings from elaine paiges most iconic roles in musical theatre, her favourite lp and single tracks plus a recently commissioned club remix by.
Follies cd signing, with stephen sondheim, bernadette peters. 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. Seller did well however as the packing was perfect. Stephen sondheim, bernadette peters, jan maxwell, danny burstein, ron raines, elaine paige and other members of the cast of the critically acclaimed revival of sondheim and james goldmans follies. Elaine paige the official site of elaine paige obe. Sex, drugs and musicals as elaine paige celebrates an unexpectedly riotous 40year stage career, she tells christopher hastings why theres still no one waiting for her in the wings. Born elaine bickerstaff in the spring of 1948, elaine paige would go on to be one of the. But this time the worldfamous musical theatre actress and singer is more than happy to take her place in the ensemble and leave showcarrying duties to someone else. The most extensive source for photos, videos, interviews and news on broadway, offbroadway and londons west end. Dec 25, 2010 elaine announced im bored and got up and walked out of a book signing, i gather. Elaine paige is an english singer and actress from barnet, london. But it seems susan boyles admiration for the 61yearold diva may not be a mutual. For years she idolised elaine paige, singing along to her songs in her bedroom with a hairbrush for a microphone.
Paige will be interviewed by theatre writer and playbill. Her strong, clear and steady voice is exemplified in such songs as the second time whcih you can also see on youtube when performed on. Eliots old possums book of practical cats, the show is set. Mar 26, 2017 elaine paige with nicole scherzinger, who played the role she made famous in cats image. What better introduction to elaine paige than listening to her early work shortly after her first stage success with evita. Paige announced on her official website a farewell concert tour and a new careerspanning album the ultimate.
Memories is the remarkable story of her own life, on and off the stage, in words and pictures. At 63, elaine paige, set to star in the kennedy centers production of follies, reflects on having done pretty much everything there is to do. This is a good companion book to you tube videos from her long career, as well as elaine s various cds. Her appearance in the 1968 production of hair marked her west end debut. Memory, memory, dont cry for me argentina, memory radio edit, biography. Santa claus is comin to town songwriter haven gillespie, j. Award winning elaine paige, actress, singer, producer, radio presenter, has made a unique and major contribution to the stage musical. The allnew collection sequences in release order original hit recordings from elaine paiges most iconic roles in musical theatre, her favourite lp and single tracks plus a recently commissioned club remix by hitmakers almighty. Musical theatre actress whose duet with barbara dickson, i know him so well, became one of the bestselling records ever recorded by a female duo. In the daily mail, leona lewis opens up about being attacked by a deranged fan at a london book signing last fall. Elaine paige on playing grizabella behind the scenes cats.
Elaine paige transforms into grizabella the glamour cat and shares her thoughts on the muchloved character she plays in the cats film. As elaine paige prepares for her farewell tour, she talks to julia. Elaine paige, the undisputed first lady of musical theatre celebrates 40 years on the stage this year. To mark the occasion, the uks oberon books published memories. May 08, 2020 singer elaine paige was forced to take to twitter on friday to clear up a misunderstanding after a shortened headline painted her in an unforgiving light. She quickly became famous in the role of eva peron in the musical evita in 1978. Sep 26, 2008 paige will be interviewed by theatre writer and playbill. Luckily, elaine paige has been able to fill so many roles so well, that she is a wellrespected artist singer. Elaine paige on playing grizabella behind the scenes. Elaine paige is a famous english singer and actress, who was born on march 5, 1948. Stephen sondheim, bernadette peters, jan maxwell, danny burstein, ron raines, elaine paige and other members of the cast of the critically acclaimed revival of. Musical theatre actress whose duet with barbara dickson, i know him so well, became one of the bestselling records ever recorded by a female duo before fame. As a result of her short stature, she was advised by her school headmistress to abandon her plan to pursue a career in professional tennis. Elaine paige nee bickerstaff obe born on 5 march 1948 in barnet, hertfordshire is a wellknown english singer and actress, primarily in musicals.
Elaine paige pays tribute to the legendary broadway director and producer hal prince. Nearly 30 years after her major west end breakthrough and with many leading roles under her belt, elaine paige is once again in the west end. Elaine has just announced a series of concerts dates in ireland. Singer elaine paige was forced to take to twitter on friday to clear up a misunderstanding after a shortened headline painted her in an unforgiving light.
Midnight not a sound from the pavement has the moon lost her memory. A book signing will follow the discussion about paiges. Elaine paige forced to explain herself after she falls. Elaine bickerstaff she picked paige at random from the phone book to study. She is best known for playing eva eva peron in stage musical evita, as well as the hit song i know him so well with barbara dickson. Elaine paige s 40th year in theater has just passed and most of america knew her not at all until mentioned by susan boyle. Some of her most famous roles have been in evita, cats, and the king and i. Danielle paige in conversation with amerie for mera. September 2008 marked the 40th anniversary of elaine s west end debut and was celebrated with a book entitled memories and a sell out international celebratory concert tour across the world including scandinavia, china, the uk and ireland which resulted in a live cd release elaine paige live celebrating a life on stage, and continued in. Celebrating 40 years in the theatre 1st by elaine paige, andrew lloyd webber, nobby clark isbn. She studied acting at the aida foster stage school in. She has starred in numerous west end productions and on broadway and in concert internationally, sweeping to. Follies cd signing, with stephen sondheim, bernadette. She is known for her roles in musical theater she worked in the theatre from a young age.
Elaine hasnt had anybody since tim riceand he was a married man. She takes us through her extraordinary career from her earliest stage appearances, to her many starring roles in some of the biggest musicals of the modern era, including hair, grease, evita. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Starting her career in 1964, she made her first professional appearance came as an actress at age 14. Now i am very frightened about going out in public and i dont know where the next attack will come from and if this will be more. Because she played her roles so well, people still. Elaine paige performs memory royal albert hall cats the. She was born and raised in barnet, hertfordshire, in 1948. Elaine paige listen and stream free music, albums, new. Elaine paige obe is an english singer and actress, best known for her work in musical theatre. Elaine paige with nicole scherzinger, who played the role she made famous in cats image. Paiges first professional appearance was in the uk tour of the anthony newleyleslie bricusse musical the roar of the greasepaintthe smell of the crowd. Elaine paige is still here, in follies the washington post. Susan boyle is a virus claims elaine paige as she reveals.
Elaine paiges 40th year in theater has just passed and most of. I think the article needs a copyedit example paige went on to portray some of lloyd webbers most notable female characters, where she was the first to play the role of grizabella in the original production of cats on may 11, 1981, running until february, 1982. Not the really super songs that many of the elaine paige cds include. Elaine paige obe born elaine jill bickerstaff, 5 march 1948 is an english singer and actress, best known for her work in musical theatre. Elaine paige celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous quotes. She is smiling alone in the lamplight, the withered leaves collect at m. Rhinowarner music uk are to celebrate elaines 50 glorious years in showbusiness with a career spanning retrospective of songs released between 1978 and 2011. Paul declared that christians were struggling with the powers of darkness and not with common flesh and blood, he was expressing an essentially cosmic attitude. Elaine paige, as an actress, recording artist, producer and broadcaster, has made a major contribution to the modern musical that ensures her own chapter in the entertainment world and justifies the title the first lady of musical theatre. As a person born on this date, elaine paige is listed in our database as the 45th most popular celebrity for the day march 5 and the 86th most popular for the year 1948. Paiges first professional appearance was in the uk tour of the anthony newleyleslie bricusse musical. Elaine paige biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Tidebreaker book tour writermusician amerie will be joining me in conversation at vromans bookstore.
Elaine paige reveals how her toyboy keeps her young as she. Jul 11, 2011 elaine paige transforms into grizabella the glamour cat and shares her thoughts on the muchloved character she plays in the cats film. Elaine paige forced to explain herself after she falls victim. Book elaine paige and make your event standout we are a booking agent for elaine paige. September 2008 marked the 40th anniversary of elaines west end debut and was celebrated with a book entitled memories and a sell out international celebratory concert tour across the world including scandinavia, china, the uk and ireland which resulted in a live cd release elaine paige live celebrating a life on stage, and continued in.
People born on march 5 fall under the zodiac sign of pisces, the fish. Elaine paige simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Nov 19, 2007 memory from the musical cats sung by elaine paige. Elaine announced im bored and got up and walked out of a book signing, i gather. She has starred in numerous west end productions and on broadway and in concert internationally. The definitive illustrated story dk, paige, elaine on. Susan boyle dropped her duet with elaine paige from gift. One big difference is that pattis been in a happy marriage which has produced a child. Stages is an album by elaine paige, released in 1983 on the warner music and ktel labels and has been reissued on cd. An nbcc and national book awardwinning scholar of gnosticism and early christianity argues that the concept of satan was central to the way apocalyptic jews and the christian church sawand treatedtheir enemies.