Mazz Murray

Mazz Murray (born 26 November 1973) is an English stage actress.[1]

Career

She portrayed the Killer Queen in the West End production of the musical We Will Rock You.[2] She is the longest-running cast member to be involved in the show, having been in the original ensemble when the musical opened in May 2002.[3] She took over the principal role of Killer Queen from Sharon D. Clarke in April 2004.

She formed a girl group, Woman, with her sister Gina and Emma Kershaw.

In 2015, she joined the cast of the London production of Mamma Mia!, as Tanya.,[1] which as of 2017 is now being played by Kate Graham.

It was announced that she will be joining the cast of Chicago, from 2 July 2018 until 11 August 2018, playing the role of Mama Morton.[4]

Personal life

Murray was born in London, and is the daughter of songwriter Mitch Murray and film actress Grazina Frame.[1] She trained at Redroofs Theatre School, Maidenhead and Sylvia Young Theatre School, London.[1] On 18 June 2009 she married the Israeli Oren Arush (born 27 July 1980).[5] Brian May played a special version of "Love of My Life", with some new words with Mazz at their wedding. The couple live in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England.

Theatre credits

Television

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Mazz Murray: 'I've never done a job I didn't want to do' | Interviews | The Stage". The Stage. 2015-06-15. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  2. ↑ "20 Questions: Mamma Mia!'s Mazz Murray". WhatsOnStage.com. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  3. ↑ "Big Interview: Mazz Murray". www.westendframe.com. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  4. ↑ "Mazz Murray to join Chicago cast". The Stage. 2018-06-26. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
  5. ↑ "18.06.2009 - Brian May live at the Luton Hoo, Luton, UK (Mazz Murray's wedding)". Queen Concerts. 2009-06-18. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
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