Casting
The principal original casts of the major productions of The Woman in White.
| Character | Sydmonton Workshop | Original London Cast | Original Broadway Cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Halcombe | Laura Michelle Kelly | Maria Friedman | Maria Friedman |
| Count Fosco | Roger Allam | Michael Crawford | Michael Ball |
| Anne Catherick | Jaime Farr | Angela Christian | Angela Christian |
| Walter Hartright | Kevin McKidd | Martin Crewes | Adam Brazier |
| Laura Fairlie | Anne Hathaway | Jill Paice | Jill Paice |
| Sir Percival Glyde | Kevin Colson | Oliver Darley | Ron Bohmer |
| Mr Fairlie | Edward Petherbridge | Walter Charles | |
| Corn Dolly Girl | Sophie Catherside Leah Verity White Sydney Rae White |
Justis Bolding |
Marian Halcombe was performed by standby Lisa Brescia on Broadway for the duration of Maria Friedman's absence.
- Notable West End Replacements
- Marian Halcombe – Ruthie Henshall
- Count Fosco – Michael Ball, Anthony Andrews, Simon Callow, David Burt
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