Producer Tegan Summer has announced the full cast joining Shona McGarty in Bettie Page, Queen of Pin-Ups – The Musical (In Concert).
The one-night-only concert performance will take place on Monday 9 June 2025 at 7.30pm at the Lyric Theatre, London.
Shona McGarty, best known for EastEnders and 2:22 A Ghost Story, stars as Bettie Page.
She will be joined by Antony Lawrence (Shrek The Musical, The Lion King, Matilda The Musical) as Irving Klaw, and Jordan Fox (Frozen The Musical, The Rocky Horror Show) as Senator Kefauver.
Charlotte Riby (Waitress, Jesus Christ Superstar, Billy Elliot) plays Paula Klaw, with Bethaney Wellings-Davies (Mozart: Her Story – The New Musical) as Goldie Page.
Derek Aidoo (MJ The Musical, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, Beautiful – The Carole King Musical) joins as Jerry Tibbs, alongside Chris Bennett (Only Fools and Horses The Musical, Strictly Ballroom, Urinetown) as Charles.
The cast also includes Kai Davies as Billy Neal, Rebecca Donnelly (Mrs Doubtfire, We Will Rock You) as Bunny Yeager, James Oliver as Armond Waltersone, Rachael Ridley as Irene, Emily Squibb (Matilda The Musical, Beauty and the Beast, Made in Dagenham) as Edna Mae Page, and Maddie Waller (Pretty Woman, Chicago) as Elizabeth Page.
Bettie Page, Queen of Pin-Ups – The Musical (In Concert) tells the story of the original revolutionary pin-up model and pop culture icon, Bettie Page.
The musical explores Bettie’s journey from aspiring to a normal life to becoming a symbol of fierce feminism and personal freedom through glamour photography in the 1950s.
Featuring original songs and hits from the 50s and 60s, the show chronicles Bettie’s fight for freedom of expression and her enduring cultural legacy.
Director Rachel Klein said:
“It’s absolutely thrilling to be able to tell this story of Bettie Page, undoubtedly one of the most influential style and countercultural icons of the 20th century, and to explore the tragic and beautiful layers of this remarkable life.”
Mark Roesler, President of the Bettie Page Estate, added:
“Bettie Page’s legacy transcends the pin-up era; she remains a symbol of unapologetic sensuality, female agency, and the enduring power of a unique and captivating persona. We are delighted to be premiering the concert version of our Bettie Page musical in London’s West End.”
Producer and book writer Tegan Summer commented:
“Bettie Page was a trailblazer who defied societal norms and embraced her unique identity. I am thrilled with my continued collaboration with the Bettie Page Estate, and hope our show offers a deeper understanding of Bettie as an artist and a woman, ensuring her powerful story continues to inspire, as it has done for decades.”
The creative team includes Tegan Summer and Colette Freedman (Book and Lyrics), Gregory Nabours (Composer), Rachel Klein (Director), and Dollie Henry MBE (Choreographer), with casting by Crampsie Linge Casting.
Bettie Page, Queen of Pin-Ups – The Musical (In Concert) is produced by Tegan Summer Theatricals in association with Mark Roesler, with general management by Anthology Theatre Productions.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
