Overview

• Elaine Paige revealed she nearly quit acting in her 20s due to repeated rejections and doubts about her future in theatre.
• Dustin Hoffman encouraged her to persevere, a turning point that led to her breakout role as Eva Perón in 'Evita' in 1978.
• The BBC celebrated her 60-year career with a Radio 2 concert at the London Palladium and an in-depth interview with Zoe Ball on BBC Four airing May 11, 2025.
• Paige transitioned from full-time stage work to selective performances and television roles following her 50th anniversary tour in 2014.
• She reflects on her career challenges, including height-related casting hurdles, and her gratitude for the resilience that sustained her success.