Choreographer Jerry Mitchell received a birthday surprise at the end of a rehearsal for the new Andrew Lloyd Webber musical 'Love Never Dies'. The video features Mitchell talking about turning 50 and choreographing his 'very Lloyd Webber musical', as well as interviews with the creative team of the musical, including its director Jack O'Brien.

Ever mindful of your insatiable appetite for all things Love Never Dies, we popped down to the rehearsal studios on Friday with our trusty Flip camera.

Hi, I'm Richard Linnell and I'm 12. I am one of the 6 boys who are playing the part of Gustave in Love Never Dies. Welcome to my first blog.

The London theatre scene is set to have a strong 2010 season. Already announced is a mix of both revivals and original shows, as well as a solid combination of plays and musicals. In addition, a few hit Broadway transfers are set to travel across the pond and open along with UK originals this season. Variety reports on the upcoming season.

I'm Duncan and I am an Assistant Stage Manager on Love Never Dies. I've been asked to blog and tell you about what is happening backstage to mount ‘The Lord's' latest show. As the cast blogs are telling you, we are currently in the early stages of rehearsals.

So as we all know rehearsals are well underway for the cast and creative team in the studios - but over at the Adelphi Theatre, a very different kind of preparation is taking place as Production Manager Steve Rebbeck and his team of electricians, technicians, lighting experts and many more are getting on with the complicated job of turning the Adelphi Theatre into a Coney Island fairground...

So.. it has been a long time coming but as you are already aware, Monday marked another landmark day for Love Never Dies.

I'm back again to fill you all in on the past few days of rehearsals. Most of the cast began on Monday [4th January] morning but by next Monday [11th] the whole company from every department will come together for an eagerly anticipated 'Meet and Greet'. Rumour has it that the design team have put together a powerpoint presentation... I can't wait! We have already started to set a few dance numbers (which are looking fabulous) and you can sense the excitement in the air.

In an honest and uninhibited account in the Daily Mail, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber writes about his recent diagnosis with prostate cancer, and the effect it's had on his personal life and his unrelenting work schedule.

The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, last week broke the house record at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street) to have its best weekly gross in the production's nearly 22 year history.

Choreographer Jerry Mitchell has an array of nominations and awards under his belt for his choreography and directing work on the Broadway and West End stages. During the past decade, Mitchell has worked on nine Broadway shows: Six of these shows went on to become long-running hits, and six have garnered him a Tony nomination for best choreographer; his work on 'La Cage aux Folles' earned him a Tony Award in 2005.

The UK Daily Mail is reporting that LOVE NEVER DIES, the sequel to The Phantom of the Opera has already racked up a very impressive 8 million pound (nearly 13 million dollar) advance for the UK premiere production, a full three months ahead of the first performance.

Spring Awakening, perhaps London's most celebrated new show of 2009, closed its doors dramatically early in May this year. What happened?

Niamh Perry and Liz Robertson join Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess and Summer Strallen in the cast for the long-awaited show.

Following a triumphant December 2008 benefit concert, ASTEP (Artists Striving to End Poverty) and Sh-K-Boom / Ghostlight Records have announced the album release of 'New York City Christmas.' In addition, ASTEP will present a concert to celebrate the release of the CD on December 14th. The evening will feature Broadway stars Sierra Boggess, Andy Karl, Tyler Maynard, Lindsay Mendez, Orfeh, Tory Ross, Anya Singleton and Sally Wilfert.

Niamh Perry who was a finalist on the BBC's I'd Do Anything reality show to cast Oliver! and who is currently appearing in Mamma Mia! in the West End tells the UK Daily Mail that she'll be creating the role of 'Fleck' in the upcoming The Phantom of the Opera sequel, Love Never Dies.

Dress Circle are delighted to announce that Ramin Karimloo (Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables & Miss Saigon) and Sarah Lark (Oliver!, Witches Of Eastwick & Finalist on the BBC Show, 'I'd Do Anything') will be at Dress Circle on Saturday 5th December at 12.15pm to sign copies of the new Bluebird Original Concept Cast Recording CD.

Nicole Scherzinger (Pussycat Dolls) has been added as the third and final judge on NBC's upcoming a cappella singing competition series, 'The Sing-Off,' a four night holiday event premiering Monday, December 14 (8-10 p.m. ET). Hosted by multi-platinum recording artist Nick Lachey, the one-of-a-kind battle of voices will continue on December 15 and 16, culminating in a live finale on December 21 (each night 8-10 p.m. ET). Scherzinger joins previously announced judges Ben Folds (Ben Folds Five) and Shawn Stockman (Boyz II Men).

Dress Circle are delighted to announce that Ramin Karimloo (Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables & Miss Saigon) and Sarah Lark (Oliver!, Witches Of Eastwick & Finalist on the BBC Show, 'I'd Do Anything') will be at Dress Circle on Saturday 5th December at 12.15pm to sign copies of the new Bluebird Original Concept Cast Recording CD.

Andrew Lloyd Webber was recently admitted back to the hospital having developed a 'postoperative infection following surgery to remove his prostate three weeks ago.' Lloyd Webber remained in the hospital for a few days to monitor the infection and is now resting at home. The famed maestro of the musical stage posted a thank you message on his official website in response to the many get well wishes he received.

On Thursday 8 October, Andrew Lloyd Webber unveiled his brand new production 'LOVE NEVER DIES' at a global launch in London. Andrew Lloyd Webber's long awaited new show will have its World Premiere in London at the Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday 9 March 2010 followed by New York on Thursday 11 November and in Australia in 2011. Go behind the scenes in this video as star Ramin Karimloo is put through the process of having the makeup team create the new look of 'The Phantom.'

Webber's official web site confirms the news, noting that 'Andrew has been re-admitted to hospital tonight following his operation for prostate cancer. He has been advised that while the operation was entirely successful, he has developed a post-operative 'chronic infection' which needs immediate treatment.'

Following a triumphant December 2008 benefit concert, ASTEP (Artists Striving to End Poverty) and Sh-K-Boom / Ghostlight Records have announced the album release of 'New York City Christmas.' In addition, ASTEP will present a concert to celebrate the release of the CD on December 14th. The evening will feature Broadway stars Sierra Boggess, Andy Karl, Tyler Maynard, Lindsay Mendez, Orfeh, Tory Ross, Anya Singleton and Sally Wilfert.

A spokesman for composer Andrew Lloyd Webber confirmed to press this morning that he'd been diagnosed with prostate cancer, in its very early stages. His spokesperson added that 'Andrew is now undergoing treatment and expects to be fully back at work before the end of the year.'

The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA reached another new milestone as the musical became the first Broadway show ever to reach 9,000 performances.