Marisha Wallace joins line up of Gaiety Musical Theatre Festival in May

Marisha Wallace will take to the stage for Gaiety Musical Theatre Festival in May.

The West End and Broadway star joins the line up alongside fellow musical theatre performers Kerry Ellis, Lee Mead and Cassidy Janson.

Marisha Wallace is best known for starring in Something Rotten, Dreamgirls, Aladdin, Waitress and recently taking on the role of Motormouth Maybelle in Hairspray!

She’s topped the music charts with her cover of Annie’s Tomorrow, released at the peak of the pandemic to raise funds for performers out of work and been playlisted on Radio 2 with her singles and subsequent album Tomorrow.

Gaiety Musical Theatre Festival, held in the stunning grounds of Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, is set to become a new highlight of the theatrical calendar. This brand-new feel-good musical theatre event is a must-see for any theatre enthusiast! You’ll be spoiled for choice with ten hours of fantastic entertainment on multiple stages, opportunities to participate in theatrical workshops and experiences, family fun at the fairground, and a profusion of excellent food, drink, and delights in our festival village.

The festival will take place Sunday, 1 May 2022 with tickets on sale now from gaietyfestival.co.uk. Early bird offer must end on 31st December 2021.

Mike Wilson, Producer for Gaiety Musical Theatre Festival, said: “We are thrilled to be welcoming West End and Broadway powerhouse Marisha Wallace to the inaugural Gaiety Festival.

“Marisha’s unmistakeable vocals are renowned in the world of musical theatre, and we are beyond excited that she will be joining the stellar line-up on our Main Stage to perform her favourite showtunes. Festivalgoers are in for a treat!”

The London Musical Theatre Orchestra will accompany the line up with further artists to be announced.