Ramin Karimloo Kicks Off North American Tour in Brampton, ON Today, Sept 7
West End star Ramin Karimloo, who was just seen as the title character in the 25th Anniversary concert of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and as Jean Valjean in the London production of LES MISERABLES, will tour the Canada and the US beginning today, September 7, 2012.
The singer's official website has announced the dates and venues. The tour is scheduled for:
Today, 7th September - Rose Theatre, Brampton, ON
Saturday 8th - Park West, Chicago
Tuesday 11th - WQED, Pittsburgh
Wednesday 12th - ArtsQuest, Bethlehem
Thursday 13th - BBKings, NYC
Saturday 15th - McGlohon Theatre, Charlotte
Sunday 16th - Center Stage, Atlanta
Tuesday 18th - Birchmere, Washington
Wednesday 19th - World Cafe Live, Philadelphia
Friday 21st - The Egg, Albany NY
Karimloo is one of the notable actors to play both the roles of Raoul and the Phantom in the West End's production of The Phantom of the Opera. He also originated the role of the Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies, which continues the story of The Phantom of the Opera. Additional stage credits include Miss Saigon, and Jesus Christ Superstar.
A new album, titled "Ramin," was released this April. The album includes two huge musical numbers in the lead tracks from Love Never Dies ("Till I Hear You Sing") and Phantom ("Music Of The Night") alongside a cover of Bryan Adams’ "Everything I Do" and Muse’s "Guiding Light." There is also a song penned by Ryan Tedder (Leona Lewis’ "Bleeding Love"), but Karimloo himself also co-wrote many of the songs for the album.
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