Michael Baxter

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Will Be Filmed Live in London and Released Internationally in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026

Andrew Lloyd Webber's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will be filmed for the first time at its original London home, His Majesty's Theatre, in front of a live audience, and released internationally in cinemas in 2027.

The Phantom of the Opera Sets 40th Anniversary Gala Show
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026

The Phantom of the Opera celebrates 40 years in the West End with an October 2026 gala at His Majesty's Theatre, reuniting alumni artists with the current cast.

Video: Sierra Boggess Shares Andrew Lloyd Webber and Sarah Brightman PHANTOM Demo Tape
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026

Sierra Boggess, who is currently playing Carlotta in The Phantom of the Opera, shared a tape that she found in her dressing room of a Phantom demo featuring Andrew Lloyd Webber and Sarah Brightman. Watch the video here!

Jason Robert Brown Will Perform Concert at the Sheldon Concert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026

The Muny will present a one-night-only concert event starring four-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown in December at The Sheldon Concert Hall. Learn more here!

Photos: Sierra Boggess Recreates LOVE NEVER DIES Photos With PHANTOM Co-Star Joseph Millson
by Michael Major - Aug 5, 2026

To celebrate their first performances in The Phantom of the Opera, Sierra Boggess and Joseph Millson recreated photos from their days in Love Never Dies 16 years ago, going from Christin and Raoul to Carlotta and André.

Video: First Look at Sierra Boggess as 'Carlotta' in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Michael Major - Aug 3, 2026

Sierra Boggess has unveiled a first look at herself as 'Carlotta' in the West End's The Phantom of the Opera. The new Instagram video shows a first look at the former 'Christine' taking on a new role for the production's 40th anniversary in London.

Review: The Muny Premiere of AIN’T TOO PROUD Celebrates Legacy of The Temptations
by James Lindhorst - Jul 29, 2026

The Muny’s Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations is an example of how a jukebox musical can transcend the music into something much greater. This production, the directorial vision, the performances, and the technical execution all blend to create an engaging, historically accurate, and entertaining true-life narrative.

Full Cast Announced for MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS at The Muny
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 26, 2026

The Muny has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of Meet Me In St. Louis, including Emma Crow in the principal role of Lucille Ballard. The all-time Muny favorite, set in St. Louis, runs Aug. 6-13. We have all of the details here!

DISNEY’S NEWSIES at The Muny Thrills With Richard J. Hinds Explosive Choreography
by James Lindhorst - Jul 18, 2026

Choreographer Richard J. Hinds is thrilling Muny audiences with his unique take on the dance sequences in Disney’s Newsies. Hinds' choreography is exciting and dynamic dance that builds to a rousing crescendo. He uses traditional barrel jumps, fouetté turns, leaps, tap, and tumbling, accented with modern dance and hip hop moves that increase in intensity until reaching a thrilling climax in the finale. It’s masterful terpsichorean storytelling that enhances Denis Jones directorial vision to build tension and give the audience a real emotional payoff. Jones and Hinds collaboration make this not just a good production of Disney’s Newsies, but a great production of Newsies.

Jordan Donica, Beatrice Penny-Touré, Sierra Boggess and More Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA UK Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2026

As The Phantom of the Opera is about to celebrate a landmark 40th Anniversary at its original London home, His Majesty’s Theatre, the cast has been revealed for a special, limited birthday season. The cast will be led by Jordan Donica as The Phantom.

Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
by Team BWW - Jun 9, 2026

Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community. In this May 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from regional stages across the country - from Brigadoon at Pasadena Playhouse in Los Angeles to The Phantom of the Opera at Seattle's Paramount Theatre and Pippin at Signature Theatre in DC.

Interview: Chatting with The Muny's Casting Director Michael Baxter
by James Lindhorst - May 28, 2026

Michael Baxter’s work will shine on The Muny stage during all 50 performances this summer. He led the efforts and had a hand in hiring every one of the 194 actors who will fill the principal and ensemble roles.

Casey Likes, Michael Park, Anastacia McCleskey, and More Will Lead NEWSIES at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026

The Muny announced the principal cast for Disney's NEWSIES, starring Casey Likes, Michael Park, and Anastacia McCleskey, among others, in the production's first Forest Park return since 2017.

Matt Doyle, Jacob Dickey, and More Will Lead SOMETHING ROTTEN! at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026

The Muny announced the lead cast for SOMETHING ROTTEN!, including Tony winner Matt Doyle and Bryonha Marie, as the musical comedy makes its Muny premiere to close Season 108 in Forest Park.

Anna Zavelson Will Play Christine Daaé in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in London
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

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.

Nick Rashad Burroughs, Jawan Jackson, and More Will Lead AIN'T TOO PROUD at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

The Muny announced the cast for its premiere production of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, starring James T. Lane, Nick Rashad Burroughs, Jawan Jackson, Elijah Ahmad Lewis, and Daniel Yearwood.

Joan Almedilla, Michael Canu, Bobby Conte, and More Join SOUTH PACIFIC at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

The Muny announced the lead cast for its upcoming production of SOUTH PACIFIC, starring Paulo Szot and Taylor Louderman alongside ten additional performers at the outdoor theatre in Forest Park.

Photos: Beatrice Penny-Touré, Dean Chisnall, and More in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

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!

Beatrice Penny-Touré to Play Christine in His Majesty's Theatre's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026

Beatrice Penny-Touré will play the role of Christine Daaé in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre for 10 weeks only, from Monday, March 2 until Saturday, May 9.

Critic James Lindhorst's Best of St. Louis Theatre in 2025
by James Lindhorst - Dec 15, 2025

This past season was the year of the comedy in St. Louis Theater. Companies across the city had audiences laughing all season long with slapstick, farce, and satire. There were some wonderful musical productions that really sang, a few hard hitting dramas, but comedies reigned in both quantity and quality. Instead of publishing a Top 10 list this year, I’m going to recognize the Best in St. Louis Theater for 2025. “The Best” is still a shortened list of just 13 shows out of the nearly 90 shows I saw this past year. It took weeks of thought and painstaking consideration to decide which productions would be included in my annual list. Here they are. The productions are listed in alphabetical order, not ranked by favorites: