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Mazz Murray

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Mazz Murray
Born (1974-11-26) 26 November 1974 (age 49)
London, England, United Kingdom
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • voice artist
  • writer
Known for
Family
AwardsMaltese European Song Festival - Best Vocalist

Mazz Murray (born 26 November 1974) is an English stage and TV actress, voice artist and singer with a three octave range.[1]

As an actress she is known for her theatre roles, including portrayals of Patsy Cline, Dusty Springfield and Vivian Ellis in tribute shows.

Career

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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.

In 2010, she formed a girl group, Woman, with her sister Gina, Anna-Jane Casey and Emma Kershaw, debuting their single "I’m a Woman".[4][5][6][7][8]

In 2015, she joined the cast of the London production of Mamma Mia! as Tanya,[9] a role which was subsequently taken over by Kate Graham when Murray departed in 2017.

It was announced that she would join the cast of Chicago from 2 July 2018 until 11 August 2018, playing the role of Matron Mama Morton.[10]

In 2019, it was announced that Murray would be returning to the West End production of Mamma Mia! in the role of Donna Sheridan.[11]

Personal life

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Murray was born in London, and is the daughter of songwriter Mitch Murray and actress Grazina Frame.[1] She trained at Redroofs Theatre School, Maidenhead and Sylvia Young Theatre School, London.[1]

On 18 June 2009 she married Oren Harush (born 27 July 1980), an Israeli.[12] Brian May played a special version of "Love of My Life", with some new words with Mazz at their wedding.[13] The couple live in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England. Murray is a supporter of Manchester United F.C.[14]

Theatre credits

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Television

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Mazz Murray: 'I've never done a job I didn't want to do' | Interviews | The Stage". The Stage. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  2. ^ "20 Questions: Mamma Mia!'s Mazz Murray". WhatsOnStage.com. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  3. ^ "Big Interview: Mazz Murray". www.westendframe.com. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  4. ^ "Isle of Wight Festival announces Friday's 'ladies night' line-up - eFestivals.co.uk". www.efestivals.co.uk. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  5. ^ "Biggins up for WOS Awards Concert, More Line-up | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  6. ^ "Womanville - Woman | Credits | AllMusic". Retrieved 9 May 2020 – via www.allmusic.com.
  7. ^ Not Panicking Ltd. "h2g2 - The 2010 Isle of Wight Festival". h2g2.com. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  8. ^ "JEWISH MUSIC INSTITUTE - Jewish Culture Day 2006". www.jmi.org.uk. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  9. ^ "Mazz Murray joins Mamma Mia! as Tanya from June 2015". Broadway World. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
  10. ^ "Mazz Murray to join Chicago cast". The Stage. 26 June 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  11. ^ "Mazz Murray to return to Mamma Mia!". WhatsOnStage. 1 May 2019. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
  12. ^ "18.06.2009 - Brian May live at the Luton Hoo, Luton, UK (Mazz Murray's wedding)". Queen Concerts. 18 June 2009. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  13. ^ "WWRY GALLERY". brianmay.com. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  14. ^ Thompson, Gemma (10 July 2020). "My United: Mazz Murray". Manchester United F.C. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
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