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X Factor star to star in top musical at King's Theatre in Glasgow
Joe McElderry will take on the role of Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the King's Theatre from July 30 to August 3.
McElderry, who previously played the title role in the 2017/2018 UK tour of the same musical, is part of a star-studded cast that includes Christina Bianco as the narrator and Adam Filipe as Joseph.
Joe McElderry will take on the role of Pharaoh (Image: Supplied) Bianco, a two-time Drama Desk Award nominee, gained international fame through her YouTube 'diva' impression videos, which have gained more than 25 million views.
She recently entertained audiences as Glinda in The Wizard of Oz at The London Palladium.
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Filipe has an impressive list of credits, including Titanic The Musical (UK Tour), Prince Of Egypt, Original West End Cast, and Les Misérables (Queens Theatre).
The 2025 touring company also features Hugh Cotton as Reuben and Will Haswell as Simeon, alongside a large ensemble cast.
The children's company includes a diverse group of young performers.
For more information and tickets, go here.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was released as a concept album in 1969.
The multi-award-winning show, featuring lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, has been performed in more than 80 countries and includes much-loved classics such as Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door, and Go, Go, Go, Joseph.
The show is directed by Laurence Connor, with choreography by JoAnn M Hunter.
Morgan Large is responsible for set and costume design, while Ben Cracknell and Gareth Owen handle lighting and sound design, respectively.
The show is produced by Michael Harrison.
