CHICAGO REPRISE FOR BRENDA
We’re delighted to announce that Brenda has been invited back as part of an all star cast to once again play matron 'Mama' Morton in CHICAGO The Musical.
Brenda's powerful and charismatic performances received rapturous applause show after show during her previous run in the production and she is now acknowledged as one of the most popular performers of all time in the coveted London stage role.
Dates: 10th December 07 to 26th January 08*
*Brenda will not be performing in Chicago on the following dates: 7,8,13,22,26 Dec 07 and 19 Jan 08.
Monday 17th September 2007
SCREEN NATION AWARDS
We’re delighted to announce that Brenda has been nominated for a Screen Nation award in the category “Favourite Reality Star” Combining the glamour of international movie stars alongside British talent, the event has been dubbed by the media as the “Black BAFTA’s”. The event brings together actors, actresses, directors and filmmakers from many of the UK and international industries most prestigious and well-known movies and TV shows.
Friday 14th September 2007
CHICAGO 10TH ANNIVERSARY CHARITY GALA
Brenda has been invited to perform alongside a list of past Chicago stars to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Chicago in the West End at a special Charity gala to benefit two Breast Cancer charities.
This very special performance is on 5 December 2007 at the Cambridge Theatre, London, WC2H
For tickets and further information, visit www.chicagothemusical.co.uk
Monday 11th June 2007
BRENDA EDWARDS ACCEPTS A LEAD ROLE IN CARMEN JONES
I’m delighted to announce that Brenda Edwards has been offered one of the lead roles in this Summers production of Carmen Jones at the newly renovated Royal Festival Hall.
Brenda is extremely excited about being a part of this prestigious production and can’t wait to work with the Artistic Director Jude Kelly and along side the world class London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Philharmonia Orchestra.
Bizet’s Carmen is probably the most famous of all operatic scores and Oscar Hammerstein brilliantly adapted the story to place it in an all-black southern American setting. Carmen Jones is a dramatic story of turbulent obsessive passion.
Brenda will create the role of Pearl for this production which runs at the Royal Festival Hall from 25th July until 2nd September.
For tickets and further information, visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk or call the Box Office on 0871 663 2509
BRENDA EDWARDS TO PERFORM LIVE AT LONDON'S PIGALLE CLUB
Tuesday 17th - Wednesday 18th April 2007
215 Piccadilly, London W1J 9H
An intimate performance by Brenda and her band in Central London. Tickets are £20 or £60 (with 3 course meal included).
Seetickets.com - 0870 166 0424
Stargreen - 020 7734 8932
BRENDA EDWARDS TO PERFORM EXCLUSIVE CONCERT AT RONNIE SCOTT'S WORLD FAMOUS JAZZ CLUB
ONE NIGHT ONLY: Sunday 3rd December
I can exclusively announce here on Brenda’s website that she will be appearing in a one off concert at London’s world famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club on Sunday 3rd December. Tickets go on sale today and they are very limited. Box Office number 020 7439 0747.
She will be performing a selection of her own material together with a mixture of soul, jazz and RnB classics made famous by legends such as Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Randy Crawford and Gladys Knight.
Doors open at 6pm and Brenda will be on stage at 8pm.
Brenda is very excited about the performance and looks forward to putting on a great show for all. She hopes to see as many of her loyal fans as possible on the night.
Tuesday 24th October 2006
BRENDA RUNS ON AND ON IN CHICAGO
Brenda Edwards has agreed to yet another extension to her run performing as Matron 'Mama' Morton in the London West End stage production of CHICAGO The Musical.
Brenda commented "Wow! I can only say thank you again to the cast and management for their help and support with a super special thank you to all who come to see CHICAGO and give such a great response during the shows. It means so much to hear that the audience is enjoying watching the show as much as all of us in the cast enjoy performing it."
"The great thing about CHICAGO is that it is always evolving. I've been delighted to perform with Ashlee Simpson playing Roxy recently and am really looking forward to working with the new ensemble that is coming on board this week. The show is looking the best its ever looked.... so, if I haven't said it enough, for a really great night out Book Your Tickets Now!"
Friday 7th July 2006
BRENDA EXTENDS CHICAGO RUN
Due to popular demand Brenda Edwards has agreed to extend her run performing as Matron 'Mama' Morton in the London West End stage production of CHICAGO The Musical until 28th October 2006.
Brenda commented "I have been so excited by the audience response to my performances and I'm delighted to have been asked to extend my run in this incredible musical. It is a fantastic experience and I am enjoying every minute of it. I'd like to say a big thank you to the cast and management who have encouraged me, helped me and made me feel so welcome."
"Thanks especially to everyone who has come to see the show - you guys have been great. CHICAGO is a real treat, if you haven't seen it yet then book your tickets now!"
Wednesday 5th April 2006
BRENDA LANDS CHICAGO ROLE
Brenda Edwards has signed up for the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton in the London West End stage production of CHICAGO The Musical.
Edwards makes her West End stage debut in the London production of the smash hit musical, with Bonnie Langford as Roxie Hart, Amra-Faye Wright as Velma Kelly and Luca Barbareschi as Billy Flynn.
Asked about the news, Brenda enthused: "I am really excited to have been asked to play this role. Of all the West End musicals, CHICAGO is the one I have always hoped to be a part of - its the biggest and best around. This is a perfect opportunity for me as I can still continue working on my recording career and that important first album!"
The soul diva's role as the formidable prison matron follows in the footsteps of Gaby Roslin and Alison Moyet on the London stage and Queen Latifah in the movie version.
The musical closes at the Adelphi Theatre on April 22 before reopening on April 28 at the Cambridge Theatre, the home of the show when the first production opened there in 1979.
Chicago became the longest-running production to play at the Adelphi Theatre in October last year.