West End star Elaine Paige ‘astonished’ to be given Damehood

West End star Elaine Paige ‘astonished’ to be given Damehood

She became an overnight star in the 1970s with her portrayal of Eva Peron in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical Evita.

West End Star Elaine Paige to be Given Damehood

Elaine Paige, best known for her role as Eva Peron in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Evita, will be given Damehood. She will be given the distinction for her work in the music industry, as well as her charity work. The West End actor is also known for her roles in Cats, Chess, Sunset Boulevard, and Piaf. She has recorded more than twenty solo albums, and won the Olivier Award for performacne of the year in a musical for her work in Evita. “I’m ki…

Elaine Paige made a Dame in King’s Birthday Honours list

Elaine Paige has been named a Dame in the King’s Birthday Honours, recognising her decades of contribution to musical theatre and broadcasting. Known for her work on stage and on air, Elaine has hosted her own BBC Radio 2 show since 2004, focusing on musical theatre and film music. Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, said: “I’d like to send huge congratulations from everyone at BBC Radio 2 to our very own broadcasting legend Elaine Paige on becoming…