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BIO

Bonita Melody Lysette Langford (born 22 July 1964) is an English actress, dancer and singer. She came to prominence as a child star in the 1970s, when she had a notable role in the TV series Just William.



In the 1980s, she played companion Mel Bush in Doctor Who, a role she returned to in the 2020s. She has also been known for appearing in various musicals in the West End and on Broadway, including shows such as Peter Pan, Cats, The Pirates of Penzance and Chicago. She also appeared as a contestant on Dancing on Ice in 2006 and 2014 respectively. From 2015 to 2018, she played Carmel Kazemi on the BBC soap opera EastEnders, for which she received the 2016 British Soap Award for Best Newcomer.

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STAGE CREDITS

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Ensemble () [Replacement]
Performer
Les Misérables Les Misérables
[West End]
2024
Madame Thénardier ()
Anything Goes Anything Goes
[West End]
London Production, 2022
Evangeline Harcourt
Wicked West End Wicked West End
[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
Lady of the Lake
9 to 5 9 to 5
[West End]
West End Premiere, 2019
Roz Keith [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Monty Python's Spamalot Monty Python's Spamalot
[West End]
West End Revival Production, 0
Lady of the Lake [Replacement]
[Replacement]
9 To 5 The Musical 9 To 5 The Musical
[West End]
2012
Performer
Spamalot Spamalot
[West End]
2012
Lady of the Lake [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Sweet Charity
[West End]
London Revival, 1998
Performer
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Roxie Hart [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Pirates of Penzance
[West End]
London Production, 1982
Kate
Cats
[West End]
Original London Production, 1981
Rumpleteazer
Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1974
Baby June
Gypsy
[West End]
London Revival, 1973
Gone with the Wind
[West End]
Original London Production, 1972
Bonnie (age 5)
Oklahoma!
[Regional (UK)]
Bristol Revival, 1994
Ado Annie Carnes
Sweet Charity
[Regional (UK)]
Kent Revival, 1998
Performer

Productions

Stephen Sondheim's Old FriendsStephen Sondheim's Old Friends
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Casting Director

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical

Bonnie Langford, Gypsy

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STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances Photo
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends is now in its final two weeks on Broadway. Learn more about the production starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Scarlett Strallen Steps in to the Cast of STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Photo
Scarlett Strallen Steps in to the Cast of STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025

Two-time Olivier Award nominee Scarlett Strallen will temporarily replace Kate Jennings Grant in Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends. Learn more about the cast change here!
Photos: Inside MTC's Spring Gala Honoring Jake Gyllenhaal Photo
Photos: Inside MTC's Spring Gala Honoring Jake Gyllenhaal
by Bruce Glikas - May 22, 2025

 Manhattan Theatre Club just hosted its 2025 Spring Gala, which was held on Monday, May 19 at Cipriani 42nd Street.  The evening was hosted by three-time Tony Award recipient Bernadette Peters . Check out photos here!
Video: Bernadette Peters Discusses Her Friendship with Stephen Sondheim Photo
Video: Bernadette Peters Discusses Her Friendship with Stephen Sondheim
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2025

Broadway icon Bernadette Peters, currently on Broadway in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, visited Live with Kelly and Mark on Thursday to discuss the production, currently playing at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Watch the interview!
Video: Bernadette Peters Reveals Her Favorite Stephen Sondheim Song Photo
Video: Bernadette Peters Reveals Her Favorite Stephen Sondheim Song
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2025

As part of The Kelly Clarkson Show's Broadway-themed episode, Broadway icon Bernadette Peters stopped by the show to discuss starring in the musical revue Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends and shared her favorite Sondheim song. Watch the interview!
Video: Darren Criss Recalls Hilarious Red Carpet Story with Bernadette Peters Photo
Video: Darren Criss Recalls Hilarious Red Carpet Story with Bernadette Peters
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2025

On a visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show alongside Bernadette Peters, Darren Criss reenacted a hilarious moment from a red carpet event 10 years ago when it seemed as if the Old Friends star was checking Criss out during an interview. Watch the video now!
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Sets Final Extension Through Late June Photo
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Sets Final Extension Through Late June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club will present a final two-week extension for Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga. Learn more!
Interview: 'It's So Rewarding': Actor Zizi Strallen on Taking on The Role of Glinda i Photo
Interview: 'It's So Rewarding': Actor Zizi Strallen on Taking on The Role of Glinda in WICKED
by Kat Mokrynski - May 1, 2025

Recently, we had the chance to chat with Zizi about taking on the role of Glinda the Good Witch. We discussed what it has been like to join the legacy of the show, some of the challenges of playing Glinda and even her favourite moment from the show!
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Celebrates Opening Night Photo
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 12, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, officially opened earlier this week on Broadway. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night celebration here.
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Will Host Post-Show Conversation Photo
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Will Host Post-Show Conversation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed additional programming in association with the New York premiere of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends. Learn more here!
Video: Inside Opening Night of STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway Photo
Video: Inside Opening Night of STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - Apr 9, 2025

The music of Stephen Sondheim is alive and well at the Samuel J. Friedman Thetare, where Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends opened just last night. Watch in this video as we take you inside the big night with stars Bernadette peters, Lea Salonga, and more.
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows Photo
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 9, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends officially opened on Broadway. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows!
Review Roundup: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Opens On Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025

It's a celebration of all things Steve as Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, celebrates its opening night on Broadway! See what the New York critics thought of this West End smash! Read the reviews!
Video: Watch Highlights from STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway Photo
Video: Watch Highlights from STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, is now in previews. Check out highlights of the cast in action in this video.
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Extends for Two More Weeks Photo
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Extends for Two More Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, has extended for two more weeks. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch Bernadette Peters Sing 'Broadway Baby' on THE TONIGHT SHOW Photo
Video: Watch Bernadette Peters Sing 'Broadway Baby' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2025

Bernadette Peters sat down on the Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss returning to Broadway in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends. Watch the video of her bursting into a rendition of 'Broadway Baby.'
Review: OLD FRIENDS at Ahmanson Theatre Photo
Review: OLD FRIENDS at Ahmanson Theatre
by Evan Henerson - Feb 20, 2025

To watch these singers perform these numbers is to dream about entire revivals of Sondheim shows built around some of these actors, maybe even productions that have their genesis at the Ahmanson.
Tickets on Sale For STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Benefit Performance Photo
Tickets on Sale For STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Benefit Performance
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Tickets are now available for Manhattan Theatre Club's special benefit performance of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga.
Watch Lea Salonga Perform 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' in OLD FRIENDS Photo
Watch Lea Salonga Perform 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' in OLD FRIENDS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh's production of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga is playing now at at Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles. Check out new video of Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga performing, 'Everything's Coming Up Roses,' from Gypsy.
Review Roundup: Broadway-Bound Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Opens in Los Angeles Photo
Review Roundup: Broadway-Bound Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Opens in Los Angeles
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2025

What did the critics think of Cameron Mackintosh's production of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga at Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles?
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Bonnie Langford been in?

Bonnie Langford has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Bonnie Langford been in?

Bonnie Langford has appeared on London's West End in 13 shows.

What was Bonnie Langford's first West End show?

Bonnie Langford's first West End show was Gone with the Wind which opened in 1972

What awards has Bonnie Langford been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Gypsy.

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