Ramin Karimloo News

The 39 Steps, Priscilla and Legally Blonde also pick up prizes!

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Broadway In Chicago's winter productions, the 'Les Miserables' concert film, 'A Christmas Carol,' 'Robin Hood: The Panto!,' 'Alien Queen,' 'Glee,' more....

I recently had the opportunity to lead the original Tony-winning star of MISS SAIGON - as well as the voice of the animated heroines of Disney classics ALADDIN and MULAN - in a look back at her astounding career, covering everything from MISS SAIGON to her new forthcoming original musical ALLEGIANCE co-starring George Takei: Ms. Lea Salonga. In speaking with the iconic boundary-breaking Broadway leading lady, we also touched upon all things LES MIZ - everything from LES MISERABLES onstage, the 10th Anniversary Dream Cast to, now: the 25th Anniversary 02 Concert Experience! Don't miss Lea alongside stage veterans Norm Lewis, Ramin Karimloo and pop superstar Nick Jonas in the truly spectacular concert presentation of the world's most beloved musical as it is released in movie theaters for one night only on November 17th in anticipation of its worldwide release on DVD and Blu-Ray early next year! Plus, in this exclusive conversation, Lea shares her thoughts on GLEE and her wish to duet with new GLEE cast member Charice, plus memories of the concert event of the past century, HEY! MR. PRODUCER, and much, much more!

Sheridan Smith and Ramin Karimloo are still out in front in the leading performance in a musical categories, but the other categories are proving to be very tightly fought

We've seen the Wigs Room and glimpsed the Wardrobe Department, and this time Love Never Dies‘ Sandra O'Brien shows us the makeup, prosthetics and some more of the costumes used to create the Love Never Dies look on a walk around the Adelphi Theatre. We also take a sneaky nose around in Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo's dressing rooms - and get an exclusive peek at a banjo playing Phantom - before heading underneath the Adelphi stage for a look at the quick-change areas...

They head the categories for best individual performances in a musical - and their shows are both competing to be named Best New Musical as well.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies, the sequel to Phantom of the Opera - has again extended its booking period by another 2 months - tickets are now on sale to May 28, 2011.

BroadwayWorld Philippines correspondent Bing Shimizu was in the midst of the huge crowd that gathered during the two live concert performances celebrating epic musical LES MISÉRABLES 25th anniversary at the O2 Arena, Greenwich, South-East London on Sunday, October 3, 2010. Ms. Shimizu, a loyal supporter of the Pride of the Philippines and Tony winner Lea Salonga, shares her own photographs of some of the concert's highlights to avid BroadwayWorld.com readers.

The upcoming 25th Anniversary concert of Les Miserables, will be broadcast via satellite around the world. On October 3rd, O2 concert will be shown in movie theatres in Ireland, Denmark, Norway and Germany. As previously reported, the concert will star Ramin Karmiloo, Samantha Barks, Alfie Boe, Nick Jonas, Norm Lewis, Matt Lucas, Lea Salonga, Jenny Galloway, and Camilla Kerslake.

On November 9th, 2006, the opening night of Broadway's Les Miserables, BroadwayWorld introduced the artwork of Christine Jimenez. Recently, the talented artist created more caricatures and portraits of Les Miz stars in honor of the show's 25th Anniversary, and is one again pleased to share them with BWW readers.

The upcoming 25th Anniversary concert of Les Miserables, will be broadcast via satellite around the world. On October 3rd, O2 concert will be shown in movie theatres in Ireland, Denmark, Norway and Germany. As previously reported, the concert will star Ramin Karmiloo, Samantha Barks, Alfie Boe, Nick Jonas, Norm Lewis, Matt Lucas, Lea Salonga, Jenny Galloway, and Camilla Kerslake.

El próximo Domingo 3 de Octubre tendrá lugar en el O2 arena de Londres el concierto de celebración del 25º aniversario de Los Miserables. Gerónimo Rauch actuará representando a la nueva producción española que se estrenará en Noviembre.

Some of the West End's biggest stars have been nominated in BroadwayWorld UK's first-ever awards!

Following Andrew Lloyd Webber's announcement earlier this week that Love Never Dies would move to Toronto and New York, leading man Ramin Karimloo has been tweeting about his plans.

Andrewlloydwebber.com is reporting that Webber will be a guest on the Michael Ball Show September 10th.

Andrewlloydwebber.com is reporting that Webber will be a guest on the Michael Ball Show September 10th.

West End musicals Stomp, Blood Brothers and Love Never Dies have all recently announced that they will be extending their booking periods.

Tony award-winning actress Lea Salonga had tripped and sprained her ankle as she was heading to her first stage entrance during the technical and dress rehearsal for the Philippine premiere of the musical 'Cats: Now and Forever' Thursday at the Nicanor Abelardo Theatre of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) . Ms. Salonga, who dons Grizabella's scruffy costume, and the Australian touring cast and crew of the T.S. Eliot/Andrew Lloyd Webber musical officially open 'Cats' Manila run Saturday, July 24, 2010.

Ramin Karmiloo, Samantha Barks, Alfie Boe, Nick Jonas, Norm Lewis, Matt Lucas, Lea Salonga, Jenny Galloway, and Camilla Kerslake have completed the principal casting for the Les Miserables 25th anniversary concert at the O2. Nick Jonas has extended his role as Marius at the Queen's Theatre until July 24.

BroadwayWorld, the biggest theatre site on the web, have announced that they will launch a new set of UK theatre awards, to be presented in December 2010.