title role
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The title role was written for the trans singer Lucia Lucas, but her worn baritone made little of Mr. Picker’s vocal writing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Karen Chia-ling Ho brought a big sound and sincerity to the title role.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
She won a Bafta for her portrayal of Livia in the BBC's I, Claudius and received a Tony Award nomination for playing the title role in Marlene.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
During the run of “Sweeney Todd,” Christopher, who was also a standby for Groban, had opportunities to play the title role.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
We were supposed to be doing Peter Pan for the winter musical, and I was basically dying to play the title role, but it was canceled too.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
