Ariana DeBose in the West End – the Oscar winner reflects on her career ahead of Palladium concert

Ariana DeBose is an American actress, dancer, and singer who has gained fame for her work on Broadway and in Hollywood – and now she’s coming to The London Palladium!

DeBose began her career in theatre, and made her Broadway debut in 2011 as a member of the ensemble in the musical Bring It On: The Musical. She went on to appear in several other Broadway shows, including Motown: The Musical, Hamilton, and A Bronx Tale.

In 2018, DeBose was cast as one of the lead roles, Disco Donna, in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, with subsequent screen credits in The Prom and Schmigadoon!.

She also appeared in the film adaptation of West Side Story in 2021, playing the role of Anita – winning a BAFTA and an Oscar in the process. She has been nominated for several awards for her work on Broadway, including a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in Summer.

On 1 April, DeBose will be performing live in concert at The London Palladium, with tickets for the event on sale below.

Watch her reflect on her career in the video: