Updated: We asked what you would consider to be your “dream role” on stage, and received over 600 responses! Impressed with the diverse array of replies, there were still some roles that owned the majority.

We thought it would be fun to put together a list of the top 19 roles Theatre Nerds want to play…

19. Maria – West Side Story – 25 Nerds

18. Rizzo – Grease – 26 Nerds

17. Phantom – The Phantom of the Opera – 27 Nerds

16. Eliza Doolittle – My Fair Lady – 27 Nerds

15. Sweeney Todd – Sweeney Todd – 29 Nerds

14. Elder Price – The Book of Mormon – 31 Nerds

13. Mimi – Rent – 32 Nerds

12. The Witch – Into The Woods – 35 Nerds

11. Fiona – Shrek The Musical – 36 Nerds

10. Fantine – Les Misérables – 40 Nerds

9. Glinda – Wicked – 42 Nerds

 

8. Maureen – Rent – 46 Nerds

7. Mrs. Lovett – Sweeney Todd – 48

6. Eliza – Hamilton – 50 Nerds

5. Javert – Les Misérables – 54 Nerds

4. Belle – Beauty and the Beast – 58 Nerds

3. Éponine – Les Misérables – 62 Nerds

2. Christine – The Phantom of the Opera – 67 Nerds

1. Elphaba – Wicked – 72 Nerds

What is your dream role on stage? Leave a reply below…