French The Kid Premieres Debut Mixtape "Never Been Ordinary"
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 2, 2022
Laid over 13 tracks, this hard-hitting debut is an unapologetic statement of exactly who French The Kid is as an artist. Meeting his raw, evocative storytelling with beats from an eclectic range of emerging producers - the likes of Lovelife (‘Thrill’, ‘Can't Feel My Face’, ‘Make It Out’), Joey4k (‘Neverland’) and Tanz (‘Window Blues’) - Never Been Ordinary is a confident statement of intent from the most exciting rapper emerging in the UK.
Apple Announces Apple Music Radio
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2020
Apple today announced two new live global radio offerings on Apple Music, now available to music fans in 165 countries. Beginning today, Beats 1, the flagship global radio station, will be renamed Apple Music 1, and two additional radio stations will launch: Apple Music Hits and Apple Music Country.
BWW Interviews: Polly Baird Pirouettes Her Way Through PHANTOM as Dance Captain
by Amanda DeLalla - Jul 10, 2013
Not many performers get to serve as the dance captain of a classic musical and perform one of the principal roles in the show. But Polly Baird did just that. The strawberry blonde has played Meg Giry in The Phantom of the Opera and is now serving as the dance captain in the Broadway production. Ms. Baird was kind enough to answer some questions about Phantom, being a dance captain, and why people love to watch dancing.
'Down Once More...' John Cudia Takes Over Title Role in Bdwy's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA' 7/27
by Eddie Varley - May 7, 2009
Beginning Monday evening, July 27, there will be a new ?man behind the mask' in the Broadway production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, which is the longest-running show in Broadway history. John Cudia, the current star of the National Tour, will take over the role on Broadway after a nearly decade-long association with the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, directed by Harold Prince.
Nancy Hess is New 'Madame Giry' in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Starting 2/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 6, 2009
Broadway veteran Nancy Hess will join the Broadway cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history, beginning Monday, February 9. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. and directed by Harold Prince, the musical recently celebrated an unprecedented 21 Years in New York, where it plays at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street).
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 21st Birthday on Broadway 1/26
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2009
The most successful stage musical of all time, the Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince, will reach an unprecedented milestone when it celebrates its Twenty-First Anniversary on Broadway on Monday, January 26, 2009. On that date, playing its 8,732nd performance at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street), it will become the first Broadway production ever to have run 21 years.
The longest-running show in Broadway history (a feat it achieved in January 2006 when it surpassed the run of Cats), the musical is the winner of 7 1988 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Since its Broadway debut on January 26, 1988, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA has grossed $715 million, making it the highest-grossing show in Broadway history. Total New York attendance is at 13 million. Having since surpassed Cats? record by a phenomenal 3 years and 1,200 performances, it has now played over 8,700 performances ? the only show in Broadway history to do so ? and all with no end in sight.
As a major vote of confidence in the future of the Broadway production, last August the producers took the extraordinary step of installing a brand-new Digital Sound System (at an investment of $750,000) to bring the production?s sound design technology into the 21s Century. The move followed last May?s successful installation of the same new Digital Sound System into the London production.
The Phantom of the Opera to Celebrate 21st Birthday on January 26
by Robert Diamond - Jan 15, 2009
The most successful stage musical of all time, the Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. production of Andrew Lloyd Webber?s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince, will reach an unprecedented milestone when it celebrates its Twenty-First Anniversary on Broadway on Monday, January 26, 2009. On that date, playing its 8,732nd performance at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street), it will become the first Broadway production ever to have run 21 years.
The longest-running show in Broadway history (a feat it achieved in January 2006 when it surpassed the run of Cats), the musical is the winner of 7 1988 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Since its Broadway debut on January 26, 1988, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA has grossed $715 million, making it the highest-grossing show in Broadway history. Total New York attendance is at 13 million. Having since surpassed Cats? record by a phenomenal 3 years and 1,200 performances, it has now played over 8,700 performances ? the only show in Broadway history to do so ? and all with no end in sight.
As a major vote of confidence in the future of the Broadway production, last August the producers took the extraordinary step of installing a brand-new Digital Sound System (at an investment of $750,000) to bring the production?s sound design technology into the 21s Century. The move followed last May?s successful installation of the same new Digital Sound System into the London production.
TV: 'PHANTOM MEMORIES: Part Three - The Audition'
by Eddie Varley - Nov 14, 2008
In celebration of the mega musical The Phantom of the Opera and its continuing hold over the hearts and minds of audiences across the globe, BWW TV took a trip 'beyond the lake' to visit with the production's talented leads.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA to Appear on CBS' The Early Show 10/31
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 30, 2008
Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history, will be featured tomorrow morning, Friday, October 31 throughout the 7AM-9AM Halloween broadcast of CBS' national The Early Show.
'Phantom' Closes Doors To Upgrade Sound System Starting 8/24
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 24, 2008
This August, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh will take the extraordinary step of closing down THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history, for four performances to install a brand-new Digital Sound System to bring the production's sound design technology into the 21st Century. The producers are investing an estimated $750,000 into installing the state-of-the-art system. Now in its phenomenal 21st Year at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street), the record-breaking production, directed by Harold Prince, continues to play with no end in sight.
Marni Raab Takes Over As Christine in 'Phantom' Tonight 8/20
by BWW News Desk - Aug 20, 2008
A new leading lady has been announced for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. and directed by Harold Prince, the musical is in its phenomenal 21st year in New York, playing at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street).
Marni Raab Takes Over As Christine in 'Phantom' 8/20
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 14, 2008
A new leading lady has been announced for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. and directed by Harold Prince, the musical is in its phenomenal 21st year in New York, playing at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street).