Hugh Panaro Set to Lead THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 25th Anniversary Celebration
by Nicole Rosky - October 26, 2012
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 25th year in New York, playing at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street).
Sierra Boggess to Join PHANTOM on Broadway for 25th Anniversary Engagement
by Robert Diamond - October 18, 2012
The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince and produced by Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Company, Inc., will proudly welcome Broadway and West End star Sierra Boggess to the New York cast in January 2013 for a limited engagement as leading lady Christine Daae. Ms. Boggess, whose long history with the musical began when she originated the role in the revised Las Vegas production in 2006, has been specifically chosen by the creative team to join the cast in time for the production becoming the first Broadway show ever to celebrate 25 Years.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 25 Years on Broadway, 1/26 with Gala
by Nicole Rosky - October 15, 2012
The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince and produced by Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Company, Inc., will once again make theater history when it becomes the first Broadway show ever to celebrate its 25th Anniversary on Saturday, January 26, 2013. The unprecedented milestone will be marked by a Special Gala Performance that night. While many of the evening's details are being kept under wraps, the special night will begin with an early 6:30 PM performance at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street), the musical's home for its entire run. Details for the historic performance and celebration will be announced in the coming weeks.
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Star Sarah Brightman Announces Space Travel Plans Following 2013 Concert Tour
by Robert Diamond - October 10, 2012
According to ABC News, Phantom of the Opera star Sarah Brightman will be the next space tourist, aiming for launch in 2014 or 2015. To secure her spot on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft heading to the International Space Station, 'she had to pay the Russian space agency more than the $51 million NASA budgets on average to send its astronauts to the station.'Via a global webcast this morning, The Phantom of the Opera star Sarah Brightman, will, as rumoured, indeed be travelling into space in 2014 or 2015 for ten days on a voyage that will take her to the International Space Station.
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, October 6 - Part 2 - PHANTOM Supports PBS, Hello from Paper Mill's A CHORUS LINE and More!
by BWW News Desk - October 7, 2012
BroadwayWorld collected all of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics to bring you Part 2 of our October 6th SIP round-up! Yesterday's evening photos featured the cast of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA supporting PBS, the NEWSIES' new fashion sense, Paper Mill Playhouse's A CHORUS LINE's first intermission pic, and EVITA's Max von Essen prepping for Halloween, plus pictures from ALLEGIANCE, KINKY BOOTS, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, THE BOOK OF MORMON National Tour, MARY POPPINS National Tour, BRING IT ON, WICKED and THE ADDAMS FAMILY National Tour and a slew of regional productions!
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Star Sarah Brightman to Head to Space in 2014 or 2015?
by BWW News Desk - October 4, 2012
According to ABC News, Phantom of the Opera star Sarah Brightman will be the next space tourist, aiming for launch in 2014 or 2015. To secure her spot on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft heading to the International Space Station, 'she had to pay the Russian space agency more than the $51 million NASA budgets on average to send its astronauts to the station.'
Photo Exclusive: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Cast Sings 'Carols For A Cure'
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - September 16, 2012
CAROLS FOR A CURE is the annual two-disc holiday CD compilation of original songs and holiday classics which benefits BC/EFA. These CDs boast the best voices from the worlds of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national tours. A full track list for this year's 14th edition has not yet been announced, but the cast of Broadway's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA was already hard a work this week recording their track for the album. Check out our exclusive photos from their recording session below!
Photo Coverage: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Earns Spot in Guinness Book of World Records!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - September 8, 2012
Honoring excellence in theater, Guinness World Records recognizes the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical "The Phantom of the Opera" as the 'Longest-Running Show (musical or play) on Broadway', having reached the unprecedented milestone of 10,000 performances at The Majestic Theatre in New York earlier this year.
The cast celebrated this special honor just yesterday, and BroadwayWorld was there to bring you full photo coverage below!
TV: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Cast Sings 'All I Ask of You' at Taste of Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - August 25, 2012
United Airlines' Taste of Broadway concert took place in lower Manhattan Thursday afternoon, August 23rd at at the World Financial Center Plaza (220 Vesey Street between North End Ave. and West St.) The free outdoor concert was hosted by 2012 Tony Award® winners Judy Kaye and Michael McGrath, who are currently performing in Nice Work If You Can Get It, and featured performances from the casts of: CHICAGO, MAMMA MIA!, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, ROCK OF AGES, and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
BroadwayWorld was there for yesterday's festivities, and we bring you 'All I Ask of You' from THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA cast below!
TV: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Performs at Broadway in Bryant Park 2012!
by Nicole Rosky - July 13, 2012
The best of Broadway will be presented FREE on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with "106.7 Lite FM's Broadway in Bryant Park 2012" - a lunchtime series beginning today, July 12 at 12:30 p.m. on the Bryant Park Stage. Sponsored by Resorts World Casino New York City and hosted by Lite FM's on-air personalities, the twelfth annual presentation of open-air, On- and Off- Broadway lunch hour performances will run through August 16.
Click below to check out the performances from the cast of The Phantom of the Opera, which included 'All I Ask of You,' 'The Music of the Night.'
Photo Flash: Peter Karrie Performs at 33rd Annual Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2012
Peter Karrie represented the United Kingdom at the 33rd Annual Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, the world's largest annual indoor show, in Halifax, NS, Canada this past week. The event celebrated Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, commemorated the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and paid tribute to the loss of the RMS Titanic and the role Halifax played in the disaster in 1912. Karrie was joined joined by fellow Canadian and soprano, Brenna Conrad. Known as the world's most popular Phantom, Karrie has performed the role over 2,700 times around the world in Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. See photos of Karrie performing below!
Photo Flash: International PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Star Renée Knapp Visits PHANTOM Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2012
'It's a dream come true,' says American Native Renee Knapp, the German-Australian Phantom of the Opera Star, who attended a performance of the Vegas production, which will close its doors forever on September 2nd, 'I'm so excited to finally having seen 'Phantom' at the incredible Venetian.' After the performance, Knapp met with the Vegas cast, including stars Kristen Hertzenberg, Anthony Crivello and Andrew Ragone. Check out backstage photos below!
Kara Klein Joins THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA as Meg from Today, 6/18
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2012
As previously reported, the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history, welcomes Kara Klein to the show from today, June 18, in the role of Meg. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. and directed by Harold Prince, the musical phenomenon is in its unprecedented 25th year in New York, playing at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street).