Friday, September 29, 2023

A Filmed Version of Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera Is Now Available to View at the New York Public Library by Meg Masseron

The NYLP's Theatre on Film and Tape Archive holds countless filmed Broadway shows, but there's stipulations on how you can access it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:13PM

Sweeney Todd Conductor Kristen Blodgette on the Challenges of Overseeing Sondheim's Music by Andrew Gans

The longtime music director also spent 35 years at The Phantom of the Opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

40 Years of Broadway: Big Trends: The Mega Musical Era by JK

 40 Years of Broadway: Big Trends The Mega Musical Era I came upon the Broadway scene as the Mega Musical Era was just ramping up. While Evita was a harbinger for things to come a few y…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:37AM
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Announces 2023 Date by Caitlin Hornik

The 2023 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, produced by and benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, will be held on October 1. The outdoor market will feature booths by Broadwa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:25AM
Wednesday, September 6, 2023

The 7 Longest-Running Broadway Shows You Don’t Want to Miss

On April 16, 2023, in front of a packed invitation-only audience, the famed chandelier at The Phantom of the Opera crashed on the stage at Broadway’s Majestic Theater for the final time. T…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 10:00AM
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

40 Years of Broadway: 1983-1993: Favorite Songs and Scores by JK

40 Years of Broadway: 1983-1993: Favorite Songs & Scores Still looking at that first decade (August 20, 1983 - August 19, 1993), I've been thinking of my favorite songs and scores from…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:37AM
Thursday, August 24, 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber And His Really Useful Group Sign With CAA by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Lloyd Webber and his The Really Useful Group have signed with CAA. The signing of the mega-successful theater composer, whose scores include The Phantom of the Opera, Evita…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:00AM

Video: Go Inside Italian Production of The Phantom of the Opera Starring Ramin Karimloo, Amanda Milo by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The new production presented by Broadway Italia restages and redesigns some aspects of the history-making Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM
Monday, August 21, 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies London Concerts, Starring Norm Lewis, Begin August 21 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Phantom of the Opera sequel, which follows opera star Christine Daaé to New York's Coney Island, plays three performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Monday, July 31, 2023

London's The Phantom of the Opera Welcomes New Cast Members to His Majesty's Theatre July 31 by Andrew Gans

Jon Robyns continues in the title role of the long-running West End hit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19AM
Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Montage of 'The Cottage' by TDF

The Cottage stars Emmy Award winner Eric McCormack (“Will & Grace”), Tony Award nominee Laura Bell Bundy (Legally Blonde), Tony Award nominee Lilli Cooper (Tootsie), Alex Moffat (“Satu…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:13PM
Friday, July 21, 2023

Alex Moffat Trades Saturday Night Live for Broadway's The Cottage by Broadway.com

After six years as a Saturday Night Live cast member, Alex Moffat is making his Broadway debut in the new play The Cottage, a romantic comedy written by Sandy Rustin and directed by Jason Al…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:33AM
Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Complete casting announced for West End’s run of The Phantom of the Opera by Belaid S

The full cast ensemble for the ongoing West End production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ has been officially disclosed.

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 10:13PM
Sunday, July 9, 2023

The Phantom Of The Opera London announces new cast from 31 July 2023 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical The Phantom Of The Opera London has announced new casting from 31 July 2023 at His Majesty's Theatre. This post The Phantom Of The Opera London …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:56PM

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Out of the Midwest and Into The Woods

On this episode, Jayke is joined by Broadway performer, teacher, and playwright, Jason Forbach! Jason is currently on tour with the revival of Into The Woods after covering multiple roles …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:19PM
Friday, July 7, 2023

London's The Phantom of the Opera Will Welcome New Cast Members to His Majesty's Theatre by Andrew Gans

Jon Robyns continues in the title role of the long-running West End hit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM
Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Ramin Karimloo Stars in Italian Premiere of The Phantom of the Opera Beginning July 4 by Andrew Gans

Federico Bellone directs the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, which will also play Monaco's Opéra de Monte-Carlo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Monday, July 3, 2023

Claypaky Fixtures Shine for ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ in Bucharest by Michael Eddy

Romania’s Bucharest Opera recently staged 'The Phantom of the Opera' with a wide array of Claypaky fixtures illuminating the beloved musical. Lighting Designer Bogumił Palewicz selected …

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:09AM
Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Cast Complete for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies London Concerts, Starring Norm Lewis by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Phantom of the Opera sequel, which follows opera star Christine Daaé to New York's Coney Island, will play three performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM
Friday, June 23, 2023

Is the Theater Back to its Pre-pandemic Pleasures? By Elyse Sommer by Elyse Sommer

 Is the Theater Back to its Pre-pandemic Pleasures? By Elyse Sommer There are indeed signals for optimism that the worst of the pandemic is over, at least in the theater.    Long shuttere…

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 05:29PM
Thursday, June 15, 2023

See Who's Joining Ramin Karimloo in Italian Premiere of The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Gans

Federico Bellone will direct the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, which will also play France's Opéra de Monte-Carlo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

Sierra Boggess Will Reprise Her Role in Harmony on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Sierra Boggess is set to play Mary in the new Broadway musical Harmony. Boggess first played the role in the show’s off-Broadway debut staging from the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:33AM
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Earl Carpenter, Bradley Jaden, and More Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in Italy

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera will open for the first time in Italy at Teatro Stabile del Friuli Venezia Giulia in Trieste on 4th July…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:19AM
Monday, June 12, 2023

The 76th Annual Tony Awards: A Few Thoughts by JK

The 76th Annual Tony Awards:A Few Thoughts     PART ONE: PLUTO TVHosted by Julianne Hough & Skylar Astin Fast and to the point. Nothing more to say.  PART TWO: CBS/PARAMOUNT+…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:25AM
Sunday, June 11, 2023

Video: Joaquina Kalukango Performs 'Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again' For 'In Memoriam' Segment at the Tony Awards

Tonight's the night! The 76th Annual Tony Awards are now underway. Joaquina Kalukango performed 'Wishing You Were Somewhow Here Again' from The Phantom of the Opera during a special 'In Memo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:19PM

Andrew Lloyd Webber: I fear for Broadway because of high production costs by Charlotte McLaughlin

His shows The Phantom Of The Opera and Bad Cinderella have recently closed in New York.

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:07PM
Saturday, June 10, 2023

WHAT’S IN A NAME? by Ron Fassler

June 10, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler Between 41st and 66th streets there are forty-two legit Broadway theatres (this includes the Palace, currently under renovation an…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 12:59PM
Friday, June 9, 2023

Norm Lewis on How He Came to Sing in ‘A Soldier’s Play’ and Revisiting the Phantom of the Opera by Jenelle Riley

This article first appeared as part of Jenelle Riley’s Acting Up newsletter – to subscribe for early content and weekly updates on all things acting, visit the Acting Up signup page. In…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:13PM

Tony Awards: Every Best Musical Winner Since 1949 by Robert Lang

Since 1949, the Tony Awards have recognized an array of remarkable shows with the coveted title of Best Musical. Show-stopping classics from Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérable…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:00PM
Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Assessing this year’s Tony nominees for lead actress in a play by Ray Richmond

The Tony Awards are coming on Sunday. And while long-running classics like “The Phantom of the Opera” have recently closed, there’s a new crop of wonderful shows to enjoy. Perhaps the …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:00PM