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Photo Flash: Ryan Silverman in 'THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA'
by Eddie Varley - May 16, 2009

Ryan Silverman, who previously starred as 'Raoul' in the Las Vegas production, took over the role on Broadway on Friday, April 24th.

RIALTO CHATTER: 'LOVE NEVER DIES' Delays 'Revealing' Itself, Lloyd Webber Working on Re-Orchestrated CD
by Rialto Chatter - May 8, 2009

The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye is reporting that The Phantom Of The Opera sequel, Love Never Dies, is re-evaluating schedules for the debut of the stage show at the Adelphi in London and the as of yet undisclosed theatres where the production will 'haunt' in Toronto, New York and the Far East.

'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.

Silverman Joins 'PHANTOM' as New 'Raoul' 4/24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2009

Ryan Silverman, who previously starred as 'Raoul' in the Las Vegas production, will take over the role on Broadway starting Friday evening, April 24. He succeeds current and long-time star Tim Martin Gleason, whose final performance will be Thursday evening, April 23.

RIALTO CHATTER: 'LOVE NEVER DIES' to 'Reveal' Itself 5/7
by Eddie Varley - Apr 15, 2009

The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye has once again revealed some exciting information on the The Phantom Of The Opera sequel, Love Never Dies, in his newest column. He reports that the show might have four companies in rehearsal this summer instead of the earlier announced three, as Toronto may end up staying put and not heading for a Broadway bow if it proves successful. It now appears the Great White Way will have its own cast in the mix!

Tim Martin Gleason To Become The 'Man Behind the Mask' for 'PHANTOM' US National Tour
by Eddie Varley - Mar 30, 2009

On Tuesday, May 26, Tim Martin Gleason will return to the U.S. National Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera and, for the first time, slip behind the mask as the elusive Phantom who lurks beneath the stage of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all its occupants. The international award-winning musical, directed by Harold Prince, is currently at the Music Hall in Kansas City through April 19.

RIALTO CHATTER: 'PHANTOM: LOVE NEVER DIES' to Bow First in West End, Boggess & Karimloo Rumored as Leads
by Eddie Varley - Mar 27, 2009

The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye is revealing a huge amount of exciting information on the The Phantom Of The Opera sequel, Love Never Dies, in his newest column. He reports that the show will open in the West End first, rather than on Broadway, as the show's composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has decided it to be the best way to launch the project.

RIALTO CHATTER: 'LOVE NEVER DIES' Casting Breakdown Revealed
by Eddie Varley - Mar 20, 2009

Casting rumors have been swirling regarding who will nab the leading roles in Andrew Lloyd Webber's upcoming 'Phantom: Love Never Dies', the sequel to his worldwide mega hit musical The Phantom of the Opera.

RIALTO CHATTER: NYTimes on 'LOVE NEVER DIES' & Stamos
by Eddie Varley - Mar 19, 2009

The New York Times has turned its attention to Andrew Lloyd Webber's upcoming 'Phantom: Love Never Dies', the sequel to his worldwide mega hit musical The Phantom of the Opera.

Lloyd Webber's RUG Launches 'LOVE NEVER DIES' Website
by Eddie Varley - Mar 17, 2009

Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group Limited has launched the official website for Love Never Dies, the highly anticipated sequel to The Phantom of the Opera.

Jerry Mitchell to Lend Talents to Phantom Sequel 'LOVE NEVER DIES'
by Eddie Varley - Mar 16, 2009

Tony winning Broadway director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, fresh off the recent news of his joining the creative team of the upcoming Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman musical Catch Me If You Can, will also be bringing his inspired choreography to Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to his mega hit The Phantom of the Opera, PHANTOM: Love Never Dies.

Silverman Joins 'PHANTOM' as New 'Raoul' 4/24
by Eddie Varley - Mar 11, 2009

Ryan Silverman, who previously starred as 'Raoul' in the Las Vegas production, will take over the role on Broadway starting Friday evening, April 24. He succeeds current and long-time star Tim Martin Gleason, whose final performance will be Thursday evening, April 23.

Seacoast Rep Presents AIDA Feb. 27 - Mar. 15
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2009

- Since 2003, Seacoast Repertory Theatre?s (the Rep) Youth Mainstage program has featured the region?s most talented young theatre artists showcasing their amazing abilities through a fully realized, professionally supported production. From Les Miserable?s - School Edition to Honk, our youth have dazzled audiences and this year is no different?the Rep?s Youth Mainstage proudly presents Elton John and Tim Rice?s AIDA February 27 ? March 15, 2009.

Experience CARMEN In-The-Round At Royal Albert Hall 2/26-3/8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2009

Experience The Intimacy And Passion of Carmen in-the-round at The Royal Albert Hall 26th February - 8th March 2009 London will dazzle with fiery passion as Bizet's classic opera, Carmen returns to the Royal Albert Hall in February 2009. The stunning new cast, who will be performing the opera in English, are set to join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in what is one of the most eagerly anticipated performances of the new year.

Seacoast Rep Presents AIDA Feb. 27 - Mar. 15
by Robert Diamond - Feb 18, 2009

- Since 2003, Seacoast Repertory Theatre?s (the Rep) Youth Mainstage program has featured the region?s most talented young theatre artists showcasing their amazing abilities through a fully realized, professionally supported production. From Les Miserable?s - School Edition to Honk, our youth have dazzled audiences and this year is no different?the Rep?s Youth Mainstage proudly presents Elton John and Tim Rice?s AIDA February 27 ? March 15, 2009.

Experience CARMEN In-The-Round At Royal Albert Hall 2/26-3/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 10, 2009

Experience The Intimacy And Passion of Carmen in-the-round at The Royal Albert Hall 26th February - 8th March 2009 London will dazzle with fiery passion as Bizet's classic opera, Carmen returns to the Royal Albert Hall in February 2009. The stunning new cast, who will be performing the opera in English, are set to join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in what is one of the most eagerly anticipated performances of the new year.

Nancy Hess is New 'Madame Giry' in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Starting 2/9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 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).

RIALTO CHATTER: Will the PHANTOM 'Sing Once Again' with...Sierra?
by Eddie Varley - Feb 6, 2009

Sierra Boggess is currently singing 'Music In The Air' as part of the cast of the new Encores! production, will she soon be singing 'The Music of the Night' in the upcoming sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, 'Love Never Dies'? If The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye has his facts correct, then she will indeed be portraying the Phantom's true love, Christine Daae, a role she played in the Las Vegas presentation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber mega hit musical.

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).

Photo Flash: 'Legal at Last' PHANTOM Turns 21 on Broadway!
by Eddie Varley - Jan 28, 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, reached an unprecedented milestone on Monday, January 26, 2009 when it celebrated its Twenty-First Anniversary on Broadway. On that date, playing its 8,732nd performance at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street), it became the first Broadway production ever to have run 21 years. The cast and crew celebrated with a custom-designed cake from Cupcake Cafe in honor of finally being of 'legal' age on Broadway!

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