Gregg Edelman shares life on Broadway

Award-winning actor and singer Gregg Edelman will share stories about life on and off the Broadway stage when he performs at the Crazy Coqs, next week.

The Jewish performer, who is a four-time Tony Award nominee, made his debut on Broadway in the 1979 production of Evita and went on to star in a string of shows from Cats to Anything Goes, as well as the starring role in the Best Musical of 1990, City of Angels.

Regarded as one of the most romantic Broadway leads of his generation, the Chicago-born talent originated the role of Colonel Ricci in Stephen Sondheim’s award-winning musical Passion and as Prince Charming in Into The Woods.

Other memorable roles include Sweeney in Sweeny Todd, Javert in Les Miserables and Dr Alexandre Manette in A Tale of Two Cities.

The 54-year-old performer lives in New Jersey with his actress wife Carolee Carmello, their daughter Zoe and son Ethan.

Greg Edelman: Broadway State of Mind, arrives from Tuesday, June 25 to Saturday, June 29, 8pm at The Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zedel, Sherwood Street. Details: 020 7734 4888 or www.crazycoqs.com