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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 is in its unprecedented 24th year in New York, playing at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street). Three principal performers, all new to PHANTOM, will be joining the company over the course of the Labor Day holiday weekend.

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A long-standing opening night tradition on the Great White Way, the fabled Gypsy Robe is bestowed upon a veteran Broadway chorus member for each opening production. In what has now become a theatrical ritual, originating on Broadway 60 years ago, THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE cast member Shannon Lewis received the Gypsy Robe and BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration.

SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and opened last night Wednesday, April 20, 2011 to a great set of reviews. In celebration of the show's five Tony nominations this week, the cast went on The View to celebrate their success. Click below to watch the spot!

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SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and opened on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 to a great set of reviews. A long-standing opening night tradition on the Great White Way, the fabled Gypsy Robe is bestowed upon a veteran Broadway chorus member for each opening production. In what has now become a theatrical ritual, originating on Broadway 60 years ago, SISTER ACT cast member Kevin Ligon received the Gypsy Robe and BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration.

SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and opened last night Wednesday, April 20, 2011 to a great set of reviews. Check out the new television spot for the show below!

SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and opened last night Wednesday, April 20, 2011 to a great set of reviews. Broadway Beat was on hand to interview the stars and creative team at the opening night bash!

SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and opened last night Wednesday, April 20, 2011 to a great set of reviews. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the star studded opening night red carpet arrivals!

SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and opened last night Wednesday, April 20, 2011 to a great set of reviews. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the exciting opening night curtain call!

SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and opened last night Wednesday, April 20, 2011 to a great set of reviews. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the cast and creative team as they headed in to their opening night party!

SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and opens tonight Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Watch the cast in a special preview montage below for a sneak peek!

SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and will open on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. See below for the latest round of production shots!

SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and will open on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Watch the cast in a special preview montage below!

Produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and will open on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Watch Chester Gregory sing 'If You Only' from the show. Click below to check it out!

Produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and will open on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Watch the cast perform 'Take me to Heaven' on Good Morning America below!

Produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and will open on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. SISTER ACT features an original score with music by multi-Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Enchanted), lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid), a book by multi-Emmy Award winners Cheri and Bill Steinkellner ('Cheers'), and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane (Xanadu, The Little Dog Laughed). Directed on Broadway by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks (Guys and Dolls, A Funny Thing...Forum, Smokey Joe's Café), the production features choreography by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia, Bombay Dreams) and is based on the Touchstone Pictures motion picture Sister Act written by Joseph Howard. Meet the male half of the cast in the video below!

Produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and will open on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. SISTER ACT features an original score with music by multi-Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Enchanted), lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid), a book by multi-Emmy Award winners Cheri and Bill Steinkellner ('Cheers'), and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane (Xanadu, The Little Dog Laughed). Directed on Broadway by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks (Guys and Dolls, A Funny Thing...Forum, Smokey Joe's Café), the production features choreography by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia, Bombay Dreams) and is based on the Touchstone Pictures motion picture Sister Act written by Joseph Howard. Hear from two of the show's stars, Patina MIller and Victoria Clark, as well as producr Whoopi Goldberg in the video below!

Produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and will open on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. SISTER ACT features an original score with music by multi-Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Enchanted), lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid), a book by multi-Emmy Award winners Cheri and Bill Steinkellner ('Cheers'), and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane (Xanadu, The Little Dog Laughed). Directed on Broadway by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks (Guys and Dolls, A Funny Thing...Forum, Smokey Joe's Café), the production features choreography by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia, Bombay Dreams) and is based on the Touchstone Pictures motion picture Sister Act written by Joseph Howard. Become acquainted with the all-star cast with the video below!

Produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, SISTER ACT begins preview performances tonight, March 24 and will open on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. SISTER ACT features an original score with music by multi-Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Enchanted), lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid), a book by multi-Emmy Award winners Cheri and Bill Steinkellner ('Cheers'), and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane (Xanadu, The Little Dog Laughed). Directed on Broadway by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks (Guys and Dolls, A Funny Thing...Forum, Smokey Joe's Café), the production features choreography by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia, Bombay Dreams) and is based on the Touchstone Pictures motion picture Sister Act written by Joseph Howard.