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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Plays Orpheum Theatre, Now thru 1/5
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2013


The spectacular new production of Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will make its Twin Cities' premiere tonight, December 13, 2013 through January 5, 2014 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. With newly re-invented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM has been an enormous success since its U.K. unveiling in March 2012.

Tickets to THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Spring 2014 Run at Academy of Music Now on Sale
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 27, 2013


Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA are now on sale for the premiere Philadelphia engagement at the Academy of Music. With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM, the most successful musical of all-time, will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America. The official press opening is Friday, March 21 at 8 p.m.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA to Play Orpheum Theatre, 12/13-1/5
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 25, 2013


The spectacular new production of Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will make its Twin Cities' premiere December 13, 2013 through January 5, 2014 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. With newly re-invented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM has been an enormous success since its U.K. unveiling in March 2012.

Photo Flash: Mary Michael Patterson and Jeremy Hays Try Tasti D-Lite's PHANTOM-Inspired 'Marshmallow Masquerade'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2013


Current stars of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Broadway Mary Michael Patterson (Christine) and Jeremy Hays (Raoul) recently checked out Tasti D-Lite's limited-time, PHANTOM-inspired flavor 'Marshmallow Masquerade' at the Times Store location. Scroll down for photos!

Samantha Barks, Tara Divina Lead BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM Musical Workshop; Aiming for West End in 2014-15?
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2013


According to the Daily Mail, the upcoming musical adaptation of BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM held a developmental workshop last Saturday, October 5. Stage and screen star Samantha Barks played 'Jules' -- who was portrayed by Keira Knightley in the 2002 movie -- alongside Tara Divina as 'Jess' (originated by Parminder Nagra on screen) in the starring role.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Comes to the Kimmel Center, March 19-April 13
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2013


Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group has announced the casting and initial tour schedule for their spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA launching a major North American Tour in Providence, R.I. at the Providence Performing Arts Center. With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM, the most successful musical of all-time, will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 27 Years On West End Stage! Hart & Lynne Attend
by Pat Cerasaro - Oct 10, 2013


While THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is the longest-running Broadway musical of all time, it has to settle for the number two spot on the West End, where it is bested by almost exactly one year for the top long-run trophy - but, it still deserves a party in honor of its 27th birthday!

Hugh Panaro Rejoins THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Today; Mary Michael Patterson Takes Over as 'Christine'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2013


Principal cast changes have 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 phenomenon this year celebrated an unprecedented 25 Years in New York, where it plays at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street). The following principal cast updates take effect today.

Mary Michael Patterson to Take Over as 'Christine' in PHANTOM on 8/26; Marni Raab to Resume Performances as Alternate
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 19, 2013


Principal cast changes have 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 phenomenon this year celebrated an unprecedented 25 Years in New York, where it plays at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street). The following cast changes (some previously-announced, some new) will all take place the week of August 26.

Marni Raab Resumes Role as 'Christine' in PHANTOM Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2013


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, will welcome Marni Raab back to the cast as Christine tonight, July 29. The musical phenomenon this year celebrated an unprecedented 25 Years in New York, where it plays at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street).

Marni Raab to Resume Role as 'Christine' in PHANTOM on 7/29; Hugh Panaro as 'Phantom' on 8/26
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2013


Principal cast changes have 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 phenomenon this year celebrated an unprecedented 25 Years in New York, where it plays at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street).

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Announces Early Extension; to Play Cadillac Palace Theatre Through March 2, 2014
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 10, 2013


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA has added two weeks to its premiere in Chicago due to popular demand. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will play the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 West Randolph) for a limited 8-week engagement from January 9 - March 2, 2014.

CONFIRMED: PHANTOM's Peter Joback and Samantha Hill to Perform at Tonys
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 6, 2013


The duo will give a special performance, celebrating the production's latest monumental achievement: becoming the first show to ever to reach 25 years on Broadway.

London's 'Phantom' Peter Jöback Joins PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2013


The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince and produced by Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc., will welcome West End star and Platinum-selling Swedish recording star Peter Joback to the New York cast this summer. Mr. Joback will assume the title role for a limited engagement from today, April 29 through Saturday, August 24, 2012.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/8- ASPECTS OF LOVE
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 8, 2013


Today in 1990, Aspects of Love opened at the Broadhurst Theatre, where it ran for 377 performances. Aspects of Love is a musical with a book and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Don Black and Charles Hart. Based on the novella of the same name by David Garnett, the piece focuses on the romantic entanglements of actress Rose Vibert, her admiring fan Alex Dillingham, his underage cousin Jenny, his uncle George, and George's mistress, sculptress Giulietta Trapani, over a period of 17 years.

Theo Ubique Extends ASPECTS OF LOVE Through 5/19
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 3, 2013


Theo Ubique's warmly-received production of Aspects of Love, the musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black and Charles Hart, will be extended through Sunday, May 19, 2013. Theo Ubique Artistic Director Fred Anzevino announced the extension on Monday, April 1.

Photo Flash: First Look at Theo Unique Cabaret Theatre's ASPECTS OF LOVE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2013


Aspects of Love, the musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black and Charles Hart that enjoyed a three-year run in London's West End from 1989 to 1992, will receive a long overdue Chicago mounting when Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre opened its production on March 11, 2013. It will be the musical's first staging in the area since a touring company played the old Civic Theatre in spring 1992. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

BWW Reviews: ASPECTS OF LOVE Moving, Problematic and Worthy in Theo Ubique's Gutsy Production
by Paul W. Thompson - Mar 12, 2013


Playing now through April 21, 2013 at the No Exit Cafe in Rogers Park, and officially opening yesterday, the rarely seen Andrew Lloyd Webber musical 'Aspects of Love' has been very competently mounted by the consistently high-quality storefront non-Equity company, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre. And this 1989 London show, receiving what I believe is the Chicago premiere of the revised version first mounted in the UK in 1993-4, has been clearly intended by the company to be a follow-up to its phenomenally successful, multi-Jeff Award winning, multi-BroadwayWorld Award winning 2012 production of 'A Light in the Piazza,' a show with a similar post-war, stylish Continental setting and the seduction of romantic melodies in the air--not much dialogue or dance needed.

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