Baby they’re a hit! The most searched Stage Names of June 2026

The only thing hotter than this past June heatwave has been this month’s trending list of Stage Names!

These stage stars were getting a lot of heat on our website, with readers interested in learning more about them and their talents. For those unaware, we are curating an ever-growing directory of who’s who in the West End and beyond – check out our progress so far, including a fancy new layout!

Without further ado, in alphabetical order, here are the top Stage Names from this month.

Michael Abubakar and the cast of Game of Thrones: The Mad King

The RSC unveiled its huge (and hugely talented) cast for the world premiere of Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a new stage play based on the novels by George R R Martin. We’ve got the full cast here, featuring the most-searched Michael Abubakar as Eddard Stark, plus a who’s who of each named character from our resident GOT fan and editor-in-chief, Alex Wood.

Matt Bomer

A new run of Jesus Christ Superstar at Theatre Royal Drury Lane calls for another batch of Herods! Among them is Matt Bomer, who will open the autumn season from 16 to 31 October. See who will be following…

Jordan Donica and Beatrice Penny-Touré

Cue the overture! Meet your 40th anniversary Phantom and Christine Daaé! The two will lead the West End production of Phantom of the Opera from later this summer as the show celebrates its milestone year in the West End.

Killian Donnelly and Bradley Jaden

The boys from the barricade are once again in our trending list! The two are part of an all-star cast touring with the much-loved production of Les Misérables The Arena Concert Spectacular, which charmed the Royal Albert Hall this month.

Axel Duffy

Australian newcomer Axel Duffy will be reprising the role of Marty McFly when the DeLorean flies out on its UK tour later this year! He will reunite with a stage legend back in the role of Doc Brown.

Mollie Gallagher

Coronation Street star Mollie Gallagher is set to make her stage debut in the world stage premiere of The Silence of the Lambs as Clarice Starling.

Gerardine Sacdalan

How can you say no to this casting?! WhatsOnStage Award nominee Gerardine Sacdalan will be playing Veronica (Veronica, Veronica!) in the London and UK tour of Heathers. The news was revealed live on stage at West End Live!

Ashcon Rahmani and Rebecca Trehearn

They are superstars and you will definitely know it! Ashcon Rahmani is the newest actor preparing to step into the red heels of Jamie New, supported by Rebecca Trehearn as his mum, Margaret. Everybody’s Talking About Jamie returns on tour early next year and will include a newly written song by composer Dan Gillespie Sells and writer Tom MacRae.

Jasmine Amy Rogers

Broadway will be alive once more with the sound of Tony Award nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers! As one of Broadway’s most promising talents, she will lead a new revival of The Sound of Music, and I’d climb ev’ry mountain for a ticket.

Sam Ryder

This Spaceman has turned into an ultimate showman! Sam Ryder is currently giving a holy performance in Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Palladium, and he has already signed up for an autumn season at Theatre Royal Drury Lane and a massive tour next year. That’s the buzz!