Ramin Karimloo News

Theatre star Ramin Karimloo is set to tour the UK in October, making stops in Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham. The concerts will feature songs from South Pacific, The Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, Love Never Dies and Sunset Boulevard.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical LOVE NEVER DIES will close on 27 August 2011. The production had recently announced that bookings were open through January 2012. The musical opened at the Adelphi Theatre 9th March 2010, with previews from 20th Feb and closed down briefly last winter for a set of changes.

Today we are setting our sights on the revamped, rewritten version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical sequel to THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA which opens this weekend in Australia - the once-slightly muddled, but melodically rich and dramatically rife LOVE NEVER DIES. Simon Phillips - known for his extravagant opera productions, as well as his musicals such as the recent Australia premieres of William Finn's SPELLING BEE and the Australian, Toronto and Broadway productions of PRISCILLA: QUEEN OF THE DESERT, which just opened this season - has completely re-imagined the show complete with roller coasters, carousels and more thrills than Coney Island - which is just as it should be given the story! Finally - thrills, chills and some operatic trills. Plus - showgirls, freaks, a carousel, the Phantom's son, and more! Down once more to the Phantom's lair we go…

Today we are talking to one of the brightest lights in the Broadway galaxy who has wowed West End and Broadway audiences alike with her tour de force performances in MISS SAIGON and LES MISERABLES, sold out stadiums the world over with her acclaimed concert appearances - many of them also available on CD and DVD - and, now, Lea Salonga tells us all about her experiences with LES MISERABLES over the years - the star-studded 10th Anniversary Concert Dream Cast performance, to essaying the role of Fantine in the Broadway revival opposite Norm Lewis and Aaron Lazar, among others, to preserving her take on the show‘s most famous song, 'I Dreamed A Dream', and the role of Fantine, for all time in the stunning 25th Anniversary LES MISERABLES: LIVE IN CONCERT, available now on DVD and Blu-ray. In addition to all things LES MIZ, including some fantastic behind-the-scenes stories, Lea and I also discuss her favorite moments in the show, its themes, how she got into the role every night - and, again, anew, for the concert celebration - and the unmistakable power and sweep of the concert as presented in full HD on Blu-Ray. Additionally, we touch on her favorite cast-mates, future roles, preferred performers, current obsessions and, even, a little GLEE - including her cross-Pacific flight with new breakout star Darren Criss. Most importantly, she shares her most pressing political and moral concerns as they pertain to our thorough consideration and discussion of the prescient themes at the core of Victor Hugo's classic tragedy and what message the novel and the show have for audiences today around the world - as well as much, much more! And, just what did Lea think of Anne Hathaway's take on 'On My Own' from LES MIZ at this year's Oscars? The LES MISERABLES: LIVE IN CONCERT DVD and Blu-ray are available now to own and can be purchased here.

Just recently new members of the Love Never Dies cast took to the stage at the Adelphi Theatre, and in this video, the new Meg, Haley Flaherty takes a moment to chat about her character. Click below to hear what she has to say!

Conquering the Broadway stage in ASSASSINS, CABARET and PROOF; commanding the attention of Radio City (and the world) at the 2009 Tony Awards; racking up rave reviews for SWEENEY TODD at the NY Philharmonic and RENT on tour, plus directing the latter last year at the Hollywood Bowl - these are just a few of the reasons why Neil Patrick Harris made COMPANY: LIVE IN CONCERT, with the NY Philharmonic, one of the biggest nights on Broadway this - or any - year. With recent news confirming that the star-studded Lonny Prince-directed concert production of the timeless 1970 Stephen Sondheim/George Furth concept musical comedy would be filmed for release in movie theaters nationwide for airings in June, it has now become the theatrical event of the season world-wide when it opens in cinemas in June. Last night, Neil was kind enough to take some time out to talk about what the work of Stephen Sondheim means to him, his take on the tricky central role of Bobby, as well as working with his celebrated co-stars Patti LuPone, Stephen Colbert, Christina Hendricks, and more, on this exceptionally exciting entertainment event! Plus, we take a look back at some of his past roles - plus, will he be returning in his Emmy-winning role of Bryan Ryan on GLEE? - and a look ahead to the season finale of his smash hit CBS comedy HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, and the third film in the HAROLD & KUMAR series, A VERY HAROLD & KUMAR CHRISTMAS, coming later this year - in addition to news on his self-directed pilot just completed - as well as a whole lot more! We also have first news on what roles Neil wants to tackle next - MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG. perhaps? What about BARNUM? A solo album? Yet, one vital question remains above all else...

Just recently new members of the Love Never Dies cast took to the stage at the Adelphi Theatre, and in this video, the new Christine Daae, Celia Graham takes a moment to answer even more fans' questions. Click below to hear what she has to say!

Just recently new members of the Love Never Dies cast took to the stage at the Adelphi Theatre, and in this video, the Phantom himself, Ramin Karimloo takes a moment to answer even more fans' questions. Click below to hear what he has to say!

Just recently new members of the Love Never Dies cast took to the stage at the Adelphi Theatre, and in this video, the new Meg, Haley Flaherty takes a moment to chat about her character. Click below to hear what she has to say!

Just recently new members of the Love Never Dies cast took to the stage at the Adelphi Theatre, and in this video, the new Christine Deae, Celia Graham takes a moment to answer even more fans' questions. Click below to hear what she has to say!

Just recently new members of the Love Never Dies cast took to the stage at the Adelphi Theatre... and in this video, the Phantom himself, Ramin Karimloo takes a moment to answer even more fans' questions. Click below to hear what he has to say!

Just recently new members of the Love Never Dies cast took to the stage at the Adelphi Theatre... and in this video, the Phantom himself takes a moment to answr fans' questions. Click below to hear what he has to say!

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, ‘This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!

Current LOVE NEVER DIES star Ramin Karimloo has revealed on Twitter that he will be donning the original Phantom's mask again for the show's planned 25th Birthday Celebration in October 2011. He is currently auctioning off two tickets to the events, no details of which have been publicly announced. The auction notes that '4. Ramin is offering two GREAT tickets to the Celebration of Phantom's 25th Birthday in October 2011 - when he will don the mask as the original Phantom one more time. And, if that wasn't enough, you get to CHAT with him afterwards. This is going to be one of the greatest nights in British Musical Theatre History - and you'll be in one of the greatest seats.'

Last week saw the new members of the Love Never Dies cast take to the stage at the Adelphi Theatre. Watch the old cast take their final bow below!

Last week saw the new members of the Love Never Dies cast take to the stage at the Adelphi Theatre… and in this exclusive video clip, here they all are to introduce themselves and say hello!

The most exciting line-up to arrive in Theatreland made up of only the best of the West End, will take to the stage at The Charing Cross theatre on Sunday 20th March to sing the songs of Steven Luke Walker. Performers include Gina Beck, Ramin Karimloo, Summer Strallen, Samantha Barks and Rebecca Lock.

Kevin Sherwin talks about his favourite new musical...and the Oliviers ceremony

Our UK editor takes you through the evening live!

Check here to see if your favourites have picked up the prizes!