Kirby Ward

Kirby has worked in the arts on five continents and in film, television and stage for almost thirty years.

When cast as Bobby Child in the London production of Crazy For You, this portrayal of the lead character in this West End première netted him an Olivier award nomination as well as the honour of meeting and performing for the royal family on the Queen Mother’s birthday. You can hear him on the London cast album for First Night Records.

As an actor, Ward has run the gamut of song and dance roles, playing every “Billy” or “Bobby” from My One and Only to 42nd Street, and a couple of Don’s and Tom’s thrown in to mix things up (That would be Singin’ in the Rain and No No Nanette for those keeping score) and most recently Never Gonna Dance at the Broadhurst.

Kirby choreographed portions of Debbie Reynolds’ and Donald O’Connor’s Las Vegas acts, appearing in both for a number of years as a singer and dancer. Departing from the song and dance motif has lead him into such roles as King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar, Arnolph in School For Wives and even a stint as Che in Evita; He has also appeared in such TV programmes and films as Law and Order and For the Boys among others.