Charles Hart News

Masquerade will extend for a sixth time through 2027, and the production has revealed a host of all new cast members who will join the show. Learn more here!

Andrew Lloyd Webber has shared rare archival footage offering a glimpse into the early development of The Phantom of the Opera with director Hal Prince. Watch the video.

The full cast and creative team have been announced for the WhatsOnStage Award-winning concert production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's LOVE NEVER DIES at the London Palladium, directed by Shaun Kerrison.

Divina de Campo, runner-up on RuPaul's Drag Race UK, will star in the London debut of AMANDA – THE NIGHT BEFORE ME, a solo musical about gender identity, at The Bridgehouse Theatre in South London.

Three-time Tony Award nominee Patrick Wilson, who starred as Raoul in the film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera, visited Masquerade Off-Broadway! 

Masquerade – The Orchestral Score vinyl album has been released. Patrons of Masquerade will have exclusive access to the in-venue only vinyl containing brand new compositions from Lloyd Webber beginning this week.

Storyhouse has announced full casting for its Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre season, featuring two world premieres: OUTLAWS: A ROBIN HOOD STORY and LET THE SUN SHINE!, alongside a company of ten actors and four trainees.

The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.

Masquerade is launching an exclusive experience of the show titled ‘Extended Edition.’ During this exclusive experience, guests will see multiple casts in motion and uncover never-before-seen glimpses of the Opera House’s secret inner workings.

Rose Shalloo will lead the cast of the Olivier Award-winning play NELL GWYNN at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, in a co-production from Storyhouse, Shakespeare North Playhouse, and Theatre by the Lake.

Anna Zavelson, known for her Broadway debut in THE NOTEBOOK, will join the cast of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty's Theatre in London for an 11-week run alongside Dean Chisnall as The Phantom.

Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.

Cameron Mackintosh and LW Entertainment announced full casting for the new North American Tour of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, playing Seattle's Paramount Theatre, led by Isaiah Bailey in the title role.

The Off-Broadway immersive Phantom of the Opera experience Masquerade will host Nocturne, a specially curated evening set in the gothic world of the Phantom this weekend.

The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!

Una reinterpretación gótica de uno de los más grandes musicales más exitosos en la historia del teatro.

The national tour of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, brings back the old favorite with refreshed reverence. The dark beauty of the original production remains intact while freshly burnished in this iteration, which features a new heartstopping chandelier drop that you’ll want to see for yourself. 

As part of the 40th Anniversary Celebrations of Andrew Lloyd Webber (Music and Book)), Charles Hart (Lyrics) and Richard Stilgoe’s (Lyrics and Book) famous musical, Opera Australia has revived its production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA for the 2026 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour season.

New production photos have been released for Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty’s Theatre. Check out the photos here!