PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 25th Anniversary Concert Plays at Royal Albert Hall; Karimloo & Boggess Star

25 years after Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman opened the show in London, Cameron Mackintosh  presents Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Royal Albert Hall today at 7.30pm and Sunday 2nd October at 1.30pm and 7.00pm. Tickets for "Phantom of the Opera at the Albert Hall"  are available on 0845 401 5045 or at www.phantom25th.com

This lavish, fully staged production of "Phantom of the Opera at the Albert Hall" will star Ramin Karimloo as 'The Phantom' and Sierra Boggess as 'Christine'. They will be joined by Barry James as 'Monsieur Firmin', Gareth Snook as 'Monsieur André', Liz Robertson as 'Madame Giry' and Wynne Evans as 'Piangi' together with a cast and orchestra of over 200 and some special guest appearances. "Phantom of the Opera at the Albert Hall" will be directed by Laurence Connor with Musical Staging and Choreography by Gillian Lynne. The Royal Albert Hall will be transformed with a spectacular and unique design by Matt Kinley inspired by Maria Björnson's original design. Lighting is by Patrick Woodroffe and Andrew Bridge and Sound by Mick Potter. The original London production was directed by Hal Prince.

Ramin Karimloo's theatre credits include, leading roles in "Love Never Dies" (2011 Olivier Award Nominee and Winner of the 2011 What's On Stage Award, both for 'Best Actor in a Musical'), "The Phantom of the Opera" (Theatre Goers' Choice Award Nomination) "Les Misérables", "Miss Saigon", "The Pirates of Penzance" and "Sunset Boulevard".

Ramin had the privilege of performing as 'Enjolras' in "Les Misérables – A Special Concert at Windsor Castle" to celebrate the centenary of the Entente Cordiale, in front of Her Majesty The Queen and also reprised the role for the 25th Anniversary celebration of "Les Misérables at The 02". Recordings include: his own album "Within the Six Square Inch" and the première symphonic recording of "Love Never Dies". Ramin has signed with a major label and is currently recording his first solo album.

Sierra Boggess is currently starring opposite Tyne Daly in the Broadway revival of Terrence McNally's "Master Class". Prior to that, she starred in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Love Never Dies" in the West End. For her performance as 'Christine Daae,' Sierra received a 2011 Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. Sierra's other NY theatre credits include starring as the title character in the Broadway production of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" (Drama Desk and Drama League nominations and Broadway.com award for Favourite Breakthrough Performance) and in the City Centre Encores! production of "Music in the Air". She starred as 'Christine' in "Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular" and has been seen in the national tours of "Les Misérables" and "West Side Story". Recordings include the Symphonic Recording of "Love Never Dies" and the Original Cast Album for Disney's "The Little Mermaid".

Sir Cameron Mackintosh said "It is amazing to think that the extraordinary success of The Phantom of the Opera is about to celebrate 25 years.

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