Sarah Brightman News

Show business veteran Ken Lundie will be making his way up the Hudson River Valley from New York City to Hurley, New York in November to see his 15 year old voice student Anne Clare Gibbons-Brown sing the lead role of Christine in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera" at John A. Coleman Catholic High School.

John A. Coleman Catholic High School in Hurley, New York is among the first schools to acquire the rights to produce Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway classic 'The Phantom of the Opera,' the longest running show in Broadway history.

When Donny & Marie come to Broadway in December with their holiday show, we will all be there - for so many reasons. Not only has their talent kept them working for decades, but we have literally grown up with them and all of the highs and lows that go with that equation.

One of the most beloved and enduring characters in the history of American popular culture is aiming to finally make her way to the Broadway stage. Hazel - the saucy maid whose wry attitude, infallible wisdom and heart of gold has captured the hearts of millions for more than 60 years - will be in the spotlight again in an exciting new Broadway musical with music by composer Ron Abel and lyrics by Chuck Steffan. The veteran duo has acquired the rights to Hazel from the estate of creator Ted Key and are hoping to bring the show to the Great White Way in 2011.

Four of musical theater's brightest talents offer behind-the-scenes tales and the magical music of a true legend in Broadway Up Close and Personal: A Tribute to Cy Coleman. Beloved songs from Cy Coleman's award-winning shows including Sweet Charity, City of Angels and The Will Rogers Follies and songs such as 'Witchcraft' and 'The Best is Yet to Come' will be performed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center December 9 - 12 in this heartfelt and personal tribute to the life and incredible work of this great American artist. The show features Tony-winning lyricist David Zippel, who collaborated with Coleman on City of Angels; Center favorite Jason Graae, whose special way around a song has taken him to the Metropolitan Opera, the Hollywood Bowl, Birdland and the Rainbow Room; Jenifer Lewis, who has starred in numerous Broadway productions as well as movies and television and the multi-talented Tami Tappan Damiano, who has appeared on stages all over the world.

The third national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, known as the Music Box Company, played its final performance on Halloween, October 31, 2010, at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles - appearing at the show's curtain call were none other than composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and the show's original Christine, Sarah Brightman.

Show business veteran Ken Lundie will be making his way up the Hudson River Valley from New York City to Hurley, New York in November to see his 15 year old voice student Anne Clare Gibbons-Brown sing the lead role of Christine in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera" at John A. Coleman Catholic High School.

A rare opportunity to see Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black's TELL ME ON A SUNDAY. Now remodeled for Claire Sweeney by the masters of musical theatre, with an exclusive new song I Still Believe in Love, this is the definitive version of the classic musical for 2010.

John A. Coleman Catholic High School in Hurley, New York is among the first schools to acquire the rights to produce Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway classic 'The Phantom of the Opera,' the longest running show in Broadway history.

(Johnson with musical partner Wayland Pickard in one of their Legendary Duets collaborations.) Prolific musician Deborah Johnson has composed the music for an exciting new musical Stiltz! set to open Friday, September 24 at the Actors Forum Theatre in NoHo. On Stiltz!, Johnson also serves as musical director. Her partner Wayland Pickard (in photo above), another virtuoso, is co-directing the musical with Doug Engalla.

Last night, September 15, songbird Sarah Brightman joined America's Got Talent's singing prodigy Jackie Evancho on the shows finale for a duet of her signature 'Time to Say Goodbye.' Sadly, Evancho did not take home the top prize of $1M, which went to Mississippi Blues Singer Michael Grimm.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Claire Sweeney will star in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black's TELL ME ON A SUNDAY at York's Grand Opera House on October 12, 2010. Jamie Wilson Productions announced today that the production will also tour the UK. Tour dates have been announced from August 30, 2010 to November 21, 2010. With an exclusive new song 'I Still Believe in Love', this is the definitive version of the classic musical for 2010.

Do you want to sing Verdi's 'Requiem', great Cathedral classics, a salute to Rodgers and Hammerstein along with a spectacular Christmas concert? The Sacramento Choral Society and Music Director Donald Kendrick are currently holding membership auditions for Tenors and Sopranos only for their 2010-2011 Concert Season. If you are an experienced choral singer with good music reading skills, please call the SCSO at (916) 536-9065 and leave your name and telephone number, or email direct to: scso2005@yahoo.com The chorus rehearses September through May on Monday evenings from 7 - 9:30 PM. The Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra are celebrating their 15th year of performances in the Capital Region with concerts in the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and the Mondavi Center. Join us for a blockbuster season continuing the tradition of large choral and orchestral works for the Sacramento community.

Fancy yourself as the as the new lead singer in timeless West End shows such as 'Cats' or the 'Phantom of the Opera', wowing crowds and being a part of some of the greatest shows on earth?

Fall in love with Pittsburgh CLO's production of the warm and witty romantic comedy The Student Prince, August 3-8 at the Benedum Center. This classic American operetta has captured audiences for more than 85 years.

Fall in love with Pittsburgh CLO's production of the warm and witty romantic comedy The Student Prince, August 3-8 at the Benedum Center. This classic American operetta has captured audiences for more than 85 years.

Audiences will be whisked away to 1960s Baltimore when Pittsburgh CLO presents Hairspray July 20 - August 1 at the Benedum Center. Adapted for the stage from John Water's 1988 film, Hairspray ran on Broadway for over six years and has since become a toe-tapping hit all over the world.

August 2010 Concerts set for the RRazz room at Hotel Nikko San Francisco. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (between Ellis and O'Farrell) San Francisco, California 94102

Fall in love with Pittsburgh CLO's production of the warm and witty romantic comedy The Student Prince, August 3-8 at the Benedum Center. This classic American operetta has captured audiences for more than 85 years.

In the year 2000, the face of Sean Martin Hingston became quite familiar to New Yorkers; not just theatergoers, but the average Joes and Janes who traversed the city via public transportation. Susan Stroman's innovative CONTACT was playing at Lincoln Center and its ads were blazoned on every bus, taxi, and subway billboard. The artwork featured the ravishing Deborah Yates as 'The Girl In The Yellow Dress being pursued by the forlorn-looking Boyd Gaines. Looking on was the menacing presence of Sean Martin Hingston. The image remains in the memories of almost everyone who saw it.