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Rehearsal Photos Released for Bettie Page, Queen of Pin-Ups – The Musical (In Concert) Starring Shona McGarty

by Staff Writer
June 4, 2025
Reading Time: 6 mins read
Rachael Ridley, Maddie Waller, Shona McGarty, Bethaney Wellings Davies, Emily Squibb (Credit Danny Kaan)

Rachael Ridley, Maddie Waller, Shona McGarty, Bethaney Wellings Davies, Emily Squibb (Credit Danny Kaan)

Rehearsal photos have been released for the upcoming one-night-only concert staging of Bettie Page, Queen of Pin-Ups – The Musical (In Concert).

The production will take place at the Lyric Theatre on Monday 9 June 2025 at 7.30pm, with Shona McGarty starring as the iconic Bettie Page.

Joining McGarty are Antony Lawrence as Irving Klaw, Jordan Fox as Senator Kefauver, Charlotte Riby as Paula Klaw, and Bethaney Wellings-Davies as Goldie Page.

       

The cast also includes Derek Aidoo, Chris Bennett, Kai Davies, Rebecca Donnelly, James Oliver, Rachael Ridley, Emily Squibb, and Maddie Waller.

Bettie Page, Queen of Pin-Ups – The Musical (In Concert) tells the story of the original revolutionary pin-up model and pop culture icon.

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All Bettie wants is to escape her circumstances and live a normal life, but when she discovers glamour photography in the 1950s, she fights for the right to express herself.

The musical chronicles her journey through seminal moments in history, original songs, and the greatest hits of the 50s and 60s.

Shona McGarty said:
“Bettie’s era of the 1950s has always fascinated me, the fashion, the hairstyles etc. Burlesque is an art form and embodies the empowerment of women, and Bettie shone a light on that. I’m excited to be given this opportunity to bring Bettie to life and hope to do justice to her character and her story.”

Director Rachel Klein commented:
“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, remarked:
“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 added:
“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.

The production is presented by Tegan Summer Theatricals in association with Mark Roesler, with general management by Anthology Theatre Productions.

Listings and ticket information can be found here.

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