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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.

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.

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.

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE opens St. Louis Shakespeare's 25th anniversary season, directed by Jerry Vogel. MERCHANT runs July 17 through 26, 2009, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm, and Thursday at 7:30pm. At the Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square.

The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye is reporting that Andrew Lloyd Webber has confirmed the much rumored news that soprano Sierra Boggess and baritone Ramin Karimloo will star in the world premiere in London of his 'Phantom' sequel, Love Never Dies.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

BroadwayWorld Congratulates Derek McLane, 2009 Tony Award Winner, 'Best Scenic Design of a Play'

A new poll conducted by the Cinema Advertising Association has named the 1987 film Dirty Dancing the UK's Number One film of all time, beating off competition from Star Wars and The Lord Of The Rings.

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.

Variety is reporting that Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed that his 'Phantom' sequel, 'Love Never Dies,' will premiere in London 'in March of next year, and on Broadway in the same season.'

SONOS Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Erik E. Ochsner will perform two concerts on May 10th and May 13th. The programs include two world premiere commissions: American Reflections by Brian Wilbur Grundstrom, and Concerto for Shakuhachi and Chamber Orchestra by James Nyoraku Schlefer along with the United States premiere of Pehr Henrik Nordgren's Cronaca for Strings.

Beginning Monday evening, 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 current 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.

Edinburgh Fringe smash hit musical with 14 puppets premieres in Wellington for the NZ International Comedy Festival. Australian comedian Sammy J stars in Sammy J in the Forest of Dreams at Downstage Theatre 'Filthy, frenetic and gloriously funny. This joyful romp has got cult stage hit written all over it.'

The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye is reporting that The Phantom Of The Opera sequel, Love Never Dies, is re-evaluating schedules for the debut of the stage show at the Adelphi in London and the as of yet undisclosed theatres where the production will 'haunt' in Toronto, New York and the Far East.

BroadwayWorld Presents The 2009 Tony Award Nominees: 'Best Scenic Design Of A Play'

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.

Ryan Silverman, who previously starred as 'Raoul' in the Las Vegas production, will take over the role on Broadway starting Friday evening, April 24. He succeeds current and long-time star Tim Martin Gleason, whose final performance will be Thursday evening, April 23.

Edinburgh Fringe smash hit musical with 14 puppets premieres in Wellington for the NZ International Comedy Festival. Australian comedian Sammy J stars in Sammy J in the Forest of Dreams at Downstage Theatre 'Filthy, frenetic and gloriously funny. This joyful romp has got cult stage hit written all over it.'

The critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of MARY STUART, starring Janet McTeer as Mary, Queen of Scots and Harriet Walter as Elizabeth I, celebrates Opening Night at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street), this evening, Sunday, April 19th, 2009.

The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye has once again revealed some exciting information on the The Phantom Of The Opera sequel, Love Never Dies, in his newest column. He reports that the show might have four companies in rehearsal this summer instead of the earlier announced three, as Toronto may end up staying put and not heading for a Broadway bow if it proves successful. It now appears the Great White Way will have its own cast in the mix!

The critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of MARY STUART, starring Janet McTeer as Mary, Queen of Scots and Harriet Walter as Elizabeth I, is now in previews at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street), prior to an opening night on Sunday, April 19