PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Hits 9000 Performances on September 16
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2009
The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber?s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, is set to reach another unprecedented milestone. With its 8PM evening performance on Thursday, September 17, 2009, the musical will become the first Broadway show ever to reach 9,000 performances. The occasion will be marked the previous afternoon, Wednesday, September 16, with a special presentation during the 2PM matinee?s curtain call. The post-show presentation promises a few on stage surprises for that day?s audience. Now in its phenomenal 22nd Year, the Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. production, directed by Harold Prince, continues to play at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street), with no end in sight.
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Hits 9000 Performances on September 16
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 14, 2009
The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber?s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, is set to reach another unprecedented milestone. With its 8PM evening performance on Thursday, September 17, 2009, the musical will become the first Broadway show ever to reach 9,000 performances. The occasion will be marked the previous afternoon, Wednesday, September 16, with a special presentation during the 2PM matinee?s curtain call. The post-show presentation promises a few on stage surprises for that day?s audience. Now in its phenomenal 22nd Year, the Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. production, directed by Harold Prince, continues to play at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street), with no end in sight.
TWITTER WATCH: 'The Phantom' - 'Amor Numquam Moritur'
by Eddie Varley - Sep 10, 2009
BroadwayWorld.com presents its newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Comes To Detroit Opera House 9/8-27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2009
The Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince, will be at the Detroit Opera House for the first time ever September, 8-27.
PHANTOM Returns To ASU Gammage 10/28-11/22, Tickets On Sale 8/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 3, 2009
The Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, returns to ASU Gammage in Tempe beginning October 28 through November 22.
John Cudia Is Broadway's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Beginning 7/27
by Eddie Varley - Jul 27, 2009
Beginning tonight Monday, July 27, there will be a new ?man behind the mask' in the Broadway production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, which is the longest-running show in Broadway history. John Cudia, the recent star of the National Tour, will take over the role on Broadway after a nearly decade-long association with the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, directed by Harold Prince.
Howard McGillin Exits THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 7/25
by Eddie Varley - Jul 25, 2009
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA star Howard McGillin will sing his last 'music of the night' this evening as he ends his long run in the production's title role. Now, after 10 years since his first of many engagements with the production, he has decided to pursue other theatrical ventures and will play his final performance tonight Saturday, July 25th.
Andrew Lloyd Webber Talks Michael Jackson To UK Telegraph: 'He Wanted To Play The Phantom'
by Eddie Varley - Jun 28, 2009
Michael Jackson, pop music superstar, passed away on June 25th, after suffering a suspected heart attack. He was 50 years old. Musical theatre legend Andrew Lloyd Webber remembers fellow music icon Michael Jackson in the UK Telegraph. Lloyd Webber reveals how much Jackson enjoyed the craft of musicals, how he himself influenced them in later years and the King of Pop's desire to play the 'man behind the mask' in a film version of The Phantom Of The Opera.
St. Louis Shakespeare Hits 25th Year, Opens Season With THE MERCHANT OF VENICE In July
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 24, 2009
St. Louis Shakespeare celebrates its 25th year presenting the finest classical theatre. The Company's 2009 season opens in July with THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, followed in August by TWELFTH NIGHT and MACBETH in October, at the Grandel Theatre in the Grand Center Arts District. In November, SLS returns with an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's TREASURE ISLAND, presented at the Missouri History Museum as part of their Performing Arts Series.
Alan Cumming Made An OBE, Jonathan Pryce Named CBE In Queen's Birthday Honours
by Charlie Piane - Jun 13, 2009
Tony award-winning performer Alan Cumming has been named an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) as part of the Queen's Birthday Honour List. Other comandees include Tony award winner Jonathan Pryce, who was named a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) and veteran Film and television actor Christopher Lee, who received a knighthood.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Returns To St. Louis' Fox Theatre 9/30-10/25
by Reynard Loki - Jun 11, 2009
The Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. production of Andrew Lloyd Webber?s The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, returns to the Fox Theatre in St. Louis beginning Wednesday, September 30 through Sunday, October 25. The first performance is Wednesday, September 30 at 8pm. Tickets go on sale this Sunday, June 14 at the Fox Theatre box office (527 N Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO), all MetroTix outlets, online at www.metrotix.com or call 314-534-1111. Group orders of 20 or more may be placed by calling 314-535-2900.
Aaron, Boatman, Cobey, Fellner Cast In TIN PAN ALLEY RAG, Begins 6/12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2009
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full cast for the New York premiere of the new musical The Tin Pan Alley Rag, written by Mark Saltzman, with Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin & Scott Joplin, directed by Stafford Arima.
