Mazz Murray


Mazz Murray is an English singer and actress with a three octave range.
As an actress she is known for her theatre roles, including portrayals of Patsy Cline, Dusty Springfield and Vivian Ellis in tribute shows.

Early life

Murray was born in London, and is the daughter of songwriter Mitch Murray and actress Grazina Frame. She trained at Redroofs Theatre School, Maidenhead, and Sylvia Young Theatre School in London.

Career

Murray portrayed the Killer Queen in the West End production of the musical We Will Rock You. She is the longest-running cast member to be involved in the show, having been in the original ensemble when the musical opened in May 2002. She took over the principal role of Killer Queen from Sharon D. Clarke in April 2004.
In 2010, Murray formed a girl group, Woman, with her sister Gina, Anna-Jane Casey and Emma Kershaw, debuting with the single "I'm a Woman".
In 2015, she joined the cast of the London production of Mamma Mia! as Tanya, a role which was subsequently taken over by Kate Graham when Murray departed in 2017.
It was announced that she would join the cast of Chicago from 2 July 2018 until 11 August 2018, playing the role of Matron Mama Morton.
In 2019, it was announced that Murray would be returning to the West End production of Mamma Mia! in the role of Donna Sheridan.

Personal life

On 18 June 2009, she married Oren Harush, an Israeli.
Brian May played a special version of "Love of My Life", with some new words, with Murray at their wedding. The couple live in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England. They have two sons, Zac and Charlie, who are growing up bilingual in English and Hebrew.
She is a supporter of Manchester United F.C.

Theatre credits

  • We Will Rock You – Killer Queen
  • Fame – Mabel
  • Rent – Maureen
  • Pippin – Berthe
  • Boogie Nights – Debs
  • Only the Lonely – Patsy Cline
  • A Girl Called Dusty – Dusty Springfield
  • Sweet Charity
  • Fiddler on the Roof
  • Chicago – Matron Mama Morton
  • Mamma Mia! – Tanya and Donna Sheridan
  • Sunset Boulevard – Norma Desmond

    Television

  • Blessed – Shop Assistant
  • Footballers' Wives – Jenny Taylor
  • EastEnders – Miranda
  • Fimbles – Yodelling Echo
  • The Quest – Lizzie
  • RuPaul's Drag Race UK – Guest judge