Gillian Lynne

Gillian Lynne is a ballerina, dancer, actor, theater director, television director, and choreographer, best known for her iconic choreography for Cats and Phantom of the Opera . As part of what would soon become the Royal Ballet, she was renowned for her portrayal of the Black Queen in de Valois's Checkmate , Queen of the Wilis in Giselle , and in roles created for her by Frederick Ashton and Robert Helpmann. Her film, television, and stage credits include many long-running West End and...See more

Gillian Lynne is a ballerina, dancer, actor, theater director, television director, and choreographer, best known for her iconic choreography for Cats and Phantom of the Opera . As part of what would soon become the Royal Ballet, she was renowned for her portrayal of the Black Queen in de Valois's Checkmate , Queen of the Wilis in Giselle , and in roles created for her by Frederick Ashton and Robert Helpmann. Her film, television, and stage credits include many long-running West End and Broadway shows, productions for the RSC and English National Opera, and The Muppets . She continues to produce television, film, and stage productions. See less