by Josh Sharpe
- Oct 6, 2025
Jennifer Lopez is making her movie musical debut in the new film version of Kiss of the Spider Woman. Since childhood, the superstar has loved musical theater and recalled some of her early Broadway memories during a recent visit to Live with Kelly and Mark. Check out the interview now.
by Josh Sharpe
- Sep 29, 2025
Jennifer Lopez recently sat down with CBS Sunday Morning to preview the new screen adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman. Check out the full interview, where she recalls her early theater experiences, including her job selling programs for The Phantom of the Opera outside the Majestic Theater.
by Nicole Rosky
- May 29, 2024
It's official! six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Broadway this fall, taking on what is widely regarded as the greatest role in musical theatre, “Rose” in GYPSY. We have all of the details!
by Robert Diamond
- Mar 25, 2019
This weekend, Michael Crawford made a surprise appearance at the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts' production of THE Phantom OF THE OPERA in Orange County, California. After watching the performance, Crawford appeared on-stage and met with the students to congratulate the cast, orchestra, crew and production team.
by Michael Sterling
- Jul 28, 2017
Summer wouldn't be the same in Los Angeles without the Hollywood Bowl's annual offering of a star-studded Broadway musical; and this year will be no different when the mega-hit Mamma Mia! getting ready to ignite on one of the world's most iconic stages July 28 - 30. BroadwayWorld TV's own Michael Sterling dropped in at rehearsals earlier this week to get a sneak peek at rehearsals and to speak with members of the cast. Featured in Mamma Mia! are Corbin Bleu as Sky, Dove Cameron as Sophie, Jaime Camil as Sam, Tisha-Campbell-Martin as Tanya, Lea DeLaria as Rosie, Hamish Linklater as Harry, Jennifer Nettles as Donna, and Steven Weber as Bill.
by Backstage With Richard Ridge
- Aug 9, 2015
Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In the special interview below, Richard welcomes THE Phantom OF THE OPERA's newest leading man, James Barbour. Watch as they discuss how things are going at the Majestic Theatre, some of his career highlights, and so much more!
by Caryn Robbins
- Feb 2, 2015
During last night's SUPER BOWL broadcast, Liam Neeson starred in a spot for the mobile game'Clash of Clans'.
by Robert Diamond
- Dec 23, 2014
While Rob and I were talking, we started chatting about the year in theatre and in life and BroadwayWorld.com's 10th Year in business and how it all began with his Dad taking him to see THE Phantom OF THE OPERA, and how it led him down the path of becoming a fan of Michael Crawford. There's a story in there, that you may or may not know, but, it's a pretty safe bet that if that 'theatrical moment' hadn't occurred, this website might not be in existence. So ... today, I offer you MICHAEL CRAWFORD singing one of the most beloved traditional and holy songs of the season.
by Courtnie Mele
- May 4, 2014
Hugh Panaro is ending his run as the Phantom in Broadway's THE Phantom OF THE OPERA. Before playing the Phantom, Panaro played the role of Raoul, which he played for 900 performances. As the the Phantom, Panaro played 2227 performances. His fellow cast members did the math and found that he has appeared in THE Phantom OF THE OPERA for over 3000 performances.
by Caryn Robbins
- Nov 6, 2013
Il Divo, the pop opera quartet whose members hail from around the world, appeared on this morning's TODAY on NBC. The group was joined by Heather Headley from Broadway's THE LION KING, to perform the show-stopping ballad, 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight.'
by Caryn Robbins
- Sep 19, 2013
On last night's season finale of AMERICA'S GOT TALENT, champion Kenichi Ebina danced to a stirring rendition of 'The Lion King's' 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' performed by Il Divo and Heather Headley. Check it out below!
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 25, 2013
Sarah Brightman's new album 'Dreamchaser' will be released worldwide in April 2013. Watch her music video for the single 'One Day Like This' below!
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 10, 2012
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. It was announced at the press conference that she had cleared all necessary medical tests, and at the completion of a 2013, 5 continent, 100 city tour would go straight into 6 months of training before her space flight.
In the video below, you can watch the full announcement from Moscow!