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78-Year-Old Elaine Paige Drops 23rd Album

7/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Elaine Paige, 78, released her 23rd studio album, Miscellaneous Paige.
Her label urged her to record a new album celebrating 60 years in the business.
She said she had already made 22 albums and called singing about unrequited love at her age ridiculous.
She is a five-time Laurence Olivier Award nominee who played Eva Perón in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita and hosts BBC Radio 2’s Elaine Paige on Sunday.

History

Historical Context

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita opened at London’s Prince Edward Theatre on 21 June 1978, running 3,176 performances and earning Elaine Paige an Olivier for Best Actress. After a 1980 West End revival, Paige has now issued her 23rd album, marking six decades in music, a milestone highlighted by BBC Radio 2 as veteran performers capitalize on the show’s enduring legacy.

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Story summary

Elaine Paige, 78, released her 23rd studio album, Miscellaneous Paige.
Her label urged her to record a new album celebrating 60 years in the business.
She said she had already made 22 albums and called singing about unrequited love at her age ridiculous.
She is a five-time Laurence Olivier Award nominee who played Eva Perón in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita and hosts BBC Radio 2’s Elaine Paige on Sunday.

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