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After over a three-decade hiatus, Sarah Brightman returns to her musical theater roots via a lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 'Sunset Boulevard.,' which played at the Sydney Opera House last year.
If sacred cows make the best burgers, Underbelly Soho could soon become the most popular fast food joint around. One Man Musical’s latest outing is quickly becoming something of a word-of-mouth must-see and, while the marketing is understandably coy about who the “one man” is, it becomes clear early on that cabaret duo Flo & Joan have come not to praise Andrew Lloyd Webber but to hilariously bury him in his own faintly ridiculous history.
Harold Prince's landmark production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera will run in Prague this spring.
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Flo & Joan, AKA sisters Rosie and Nicola Dempsey. E discussed how they first got started in musical comedy, the creative process for a show like One Man Musical and even some favourite fun facts they’ve found while researching for the show!
Elona Krasavtseva dedicates her upcoming tribute concert to one of her greatest inspirations. 'Sarah Brightman is probably the brightest female representative of the classical crossover genre. She is the best-selling classical female artist of all time. Although critics give her different reviews, the audience loves her. She created amazing shows and works with astonishing musicians.'
Globally acclaimed composer, producer and philanthropist A.R. Rahman has been named Honorary President of Trinity Laban. Learn more about Rahman and this position here!
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe latest joint venture, an album titled, 'Together At Home', has hit the #1 spot on the official UK Albums Chart, making it their fourth album to do so.
The Phantom of the Opera will debut in India in 2025. The production will run at The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. Learn more about the debut production!
Explore the making of cult classic REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA with Staci Layne Wilson's book, BLOOD SAGA, featuring cast interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and a look at its enduring fandom. Learn more and see how to purchase.
Broadway vet, soprano and singer Sarah Brightman is currently performing in Australia as Norma Desmond, but will soon be back in the United States to spread holiday cheer this upcoming season. Sarah will dazzle audiences once again with her ‘A Christmas Symphony’ tour this November and December.
BroadwayWorld is taking an in-depth back on just some of the performers who have taken on the iconic role in the past.
The lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award winning musical masterpiece, SUNSET BOULEVARD, starring Sarah Brightman, will head to Asia in February 2025!
The York Theatre Company will present developmental readings of Once in a Lifetime, Again, A Musical About Love, Loss and the Healing Power of Music. Learn more about the musical and the readings here!
Andew Lloyd Webber (Music), Don Black (Book & Lyrics) and Christopher Hampton’s (Book & Lyrics) SUNSET BOULEVARD is given a reworking for Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment by director Paul Warwick Griffin.
Sarah Brightman is making her Sydney Opera House debut in SUNSET BOULEVARD, The production features 28-piece orchestra, which brings Andrew Lloyd Webber's work to life on the Sydney Opera House stage. Check out what the critics had to say here!
Just nine months into her tenure and partway through her inaugural season as Opera Australia Artistic Director, acclaimed British director Jo Davies has left the post effective immediately.
The lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award winning musical masterpiece, SUNSET BOULEVARD, starring Sarah Brightman, premieres at Sydney Opera House from August 28 with the official opening night taking place on August 31. Get your first look at the new production here.
GREGORIAN announced the extension of their 'PURE CHANTS' U.S. tour for November 2024. Tickets go on sale August 23, with their new album PURE CHANTS II releasing October 25 and debut single 'O Fortuna' on August 23.
Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel will be bringing his very special Christmas show, Bryn's Christmas, to London, Swansea, Manchester and Bristol for four dates only, from 16 to 20 December. He will be joined by special guest soprano Pumeza Matshikiza and the Welsh National Opera Orchestra, conducted by Paul Bateman.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
