Latest News About Elaine Paige celebrates four decades of stage work in memory of milestone

Updated 2026-06-18 00:57

Paige hosts a long-running stage career spanning four decades, with signature songs Memory, Don't Cry For Me Argentina, and I Know Him So Well that defined her as a leading figure in British musical theatre. Her appearances include numerous Broadway and West End productions, and has hosted a BBC Radio 2 show since 2004, and released 22 solo albums as well as seven cast albums. She is often celebrated the First Lady of British Musical Theatre for her longevity and influence in the genre.

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A thrilling live performer, with appearances in concert all over the world from The White House, The Great Hall of the People in Beijing and the Sydney Opera House to the Bolshoi, New York’s Lincoln Center and London’s Royal Albert Hall. Elaine has recorded 22 solo albums, working with producers such as Tony Visconti, Dennis Lambert, Peter Matz and Phil Ramone, and artists such as Freddie Mercury & Queen and Abba. Elaine has featured on 7 cast albums, earned eight consecutive gold and four...

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Elaine Jill Paige is an English singer and actress, best known for her work in musical theatre. Raised in Barnet, Hertfordshire, Paige attended the Aida Foster ...

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In addition to being nominated for five Laurence Olivier Awards, Paige has won many other awards for her theatre roles and has been called the First Lady of British Musical Theatre due to her skill and longevity. She has released 22 solo albums, of which eight were consecutively certified gold and another four multi-platinum. Paige is also featured on seven cast albums and has sung in concerts across the world. Since 2004 she has hosted her own show on BBC Radio 2 called

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