Mazz Murray Explained

Mazz Murray
Birth Place:London, England, United Kingdom
Awards:Maltese 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

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

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

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

Television

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Mazz Murray: 'I've never done a job I didn't want to do' Interviews The Stage. 2015-06-15. The Stage. 2017-04-03. en-US.
  2. News: 20 Questions: Mamma Mia!'s Mazz Murray. WhatsOnStage.com. 2017-04-03.
  3. Web site: Big Interview: Mazz Murray. www.westendframe.com. 2017-04-03.
  4. Web site: Isle of Wight Festival announces Friday's 'ladies night' line-up - eFestivals.co.uk. www.efestivals.co.uk. 2020-05-09.
  5. Web site: Biggins up for WOS Awards Concert, More Line-up | WhatsOnStage. www.whatsonstage.com. 2020-05-09.
  6. Web site: Womanville - Woman | Credits | AllMusic. 2020-05-09. www.allmusic.com.
  7. Web site: h2g2 - The 2010 Isle of Wight Festival. Not Panicking Ltd. h2g2.com. 2020-05-09.
  8. Web site: JEWISH MUSIC INSTITUTE - Jewish Culture Day 2006. www.jmi.org.uk. 2020-05-09.
  9. News: Mazz Murray joins Mamma Mia! as Tanya from June 2015. 2015-05-06. Broadway World. 2019-09-14. en-US.
  10. News: Mazz Murray to join Chicago cast. 2018-06-26. The Stage. 2018-06-28. en-US.
  11. News: Mazz Murray to return to Mamma Mia!. 2019-05-01. WhatsOnStage. 2019-09-14. en-US.
  12. Web site: 18.06.2009 - Brian May live at the Luton Hoo, Luton, UK (Mazz Murray's wedding) . Queen Concerts . 2009-06-18 . 2014-01-27.
  13. Web site: WWRY GALLERY. brianmay.com. 2020-05-09.
  14. News: Thompson. Gemma. My United: Mazz Murray. Manchester United F.C.. 10 July 2020. 4 March 2021.