Melanie La Barrie is an acclaimed actress and singer, celebrated for her work in musical theatre across the West End and Broadway.
Recent Work
Most recently, Melanie starred as the Witch in Into the Woods at the Bridge Theatre. She also appeared in Once on This Island in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Mary Page Marlowe at The Old Vic alongside Susan Sarandon and Andrea Riseborough, and as Death in The Book Thief in Concert at the Prince of Wales Theatre.
West End & Broadway
Melanie is best known for originating the role of Nurse in & Juliet, which she performed in both London’s West End and on Broadway. She also starred as Hermes in the West End production of Hadestown.
Her extensive West End career includes originating roles in Matilda, Mary Poppins, Daddy Cool, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Lorax, and Dick Whittington. Additional credits include Wicked, Les Misérables, and Ragtime.
Other Theatre Credits
Her theatre work also includes Fiddler on the Roof, Romeo and Juliet, White Christmas, Guys and Dolls, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and The Sunshine Boys.
Recordings
Melanie appears on the original cast recordings of & Juliet, Matilda, Mary Poppins, and Daddy Cool.
Film & Television
Her screen credits include Casualty, EastEnders, and the feature film London Road.
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