Michael Ball News
Date Of Birth:
June 27, 1962 (50)
Birth Place:
Stratford-on-Avon, West Midlands, ENGLAND
Gender:
Male
Latest News on Michael Ball
Photo Coverage: Oliviers 2013 - Menzel, Morrison And Xavier!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 05, 2013
Two of musical theatre's biggest worldwide stars Matthew Morrison and Idina Menzel will be giving special solo performances at the 2013 Oliviers, while Michael Xavier will be co-presenting from the BBC Radio 2 Stage in the Covent Garden Piazza. (more...)
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InDepth InterView Exclusive: Colm Wilkinson Talks LES MISERABLES, PHANTOM, EVITA, Concerts & A Return to the Stage?
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 04, 2013
Today we are talking to the originator of Jean Valjean in LES MISERABLES onstage and a preeminent Phantom (and the first to actually play the role) in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA who has clearly made a major mark with his performances in the theatre - not to mention his work on the original concept albums of EVITA and JEKYLL & HYDE - who now makes the leap to the big screen in his featured role in the super-successful feature film iteration of the Claude-Michel Schonberg/Alain Boublil musical based on the Victor Hugo novel - the titanically talented Colm Wilkinson. Opening up about his work in the original Royal Shakespeare Company production of LES MISERABLES and his collaboration with the creative team and cast of actors as well as his association with producer Cameron Mackintosh, director Trevor Nunn and more, Wilkinson details the finer points of creating one of the modern musical theatre's most memorable characters, from his first audition through to the West End, Broadway and beyond. Additionally, Wilkinson reveals all about shooting the feature film version, with Broadway/Hollywood superstar Hugh Jackman taking over the leading role and whether he would consider taking on another character in the show after having essaying Jean Valjean onstage and the Monsignor onscreen - maybe Javert? Plus, Wilkinson shares backstage stories involving fellow theatrical luminaries like Trevor Nunn, Tim Rice, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more in this career-spanning conversation with one of the mega-musical era's most major of stars - - all of that and much, much more awaits! (more...)
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STAGE TUBE: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER: 40 MUSICAL YEARS - The Performances!
by Stage Tube - Mar 31, 2013
Andrew Lloyd Webber: 40 Musical Years gave TV viewers the opportunity to share in the stories behind a range of the award-winning composer and producer's most enduring shows. The 90-minute ITV special, hosted by Michael Ball today, Easter Sunday, featured a star-studded line up performing some of Andrew's best-loved songs, as Andrew reflected on an unbroken run of 40 years of shows in the West End. Click below to watch performances and clips from the show! (more...)
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Samantha Barks, Sierra Boggess & More Sing in Andrew Lloyd Webber Easter Special Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2013
Andrew Lloyd Webber: 40 Musical Years will give TV viewers the opportunity to share in the stories behind a range of the award-winning composer and producer's most enduring shows. The 90-minute ITV special, hosted by Michael Ball at 6.30pm on Easter Today, features a star-studded line up performing some of Andrew's best-loved songs, as Andrew reflects on an unbroken run of 40 years of shows in the West End. (more...)
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Andrew Lloyd Webber On Sunday's ITV Special, STEPHEN WARD & SUPERSTAR
by Pat Cerasaro - Mar 27, 2013
Theatrical titan Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber has given a fascinating new interview in anticipation of Easter Sunday's 90-minute ITV special salute to the world's most successful composer, ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER: 40 MUSICAL YEARS, which will feature the world premiere of a brand new tune from his forthcoming biomusical of the same name based on the life of the title character, Britain's notorious STEPHEN WARD. (more...)
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Samantha Barks, Sierra Boggess & More to Sing in Andrew Lloyd Webber Easter Special
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2013
Andrew Lloyd Webber: 40 Musical Years will give TV viewers the opportunity to share in the stories behind a range of the award-winning composer and producer's most enduring shows. The 90-minute ITV special, hosted by Michael Ball at 6.30pm on Easter Sunday, features a star-studded line up performing some of Andrew's best-loved songs, as Andrew reflects on an unbroken run of 40 years of shows in the West End. (more...)
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Headley, CURIOUS INCIDENT, KISS ME KATE All Nominated For 2013 Olivier Awards - Full List Inside!
by BWW Special Coverage - Mar 26, 2013
The National Theatre's production of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time leads the list with eight nominations, followed by the toe-tapping new musical Top Hat receiving seven, and the West End transfer of Chichester Festival Theatre's revival of Sweeney Todd in close competition with six. Other stand-out nominations include The Audience and Kiss Me, Kate receiving five each, and Constellations, The Bodyguard and Twelfth Night with four. (more...)
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FLASH SPECIAL: Bring It Home! LES MISERABLES On DVD/Blu-ray
by Pat Cerasaro - Mar 22, 2013
Now one of the most successful movie musicals of all time, LES MISERABLES triumphantly arrives on DVD and Blu-ray today, so it is an exceptionally apropos time to assess the many vaunted virtues and the legendary history of this spectacular mega musical and pay tribute to some of the best versions of some of its famous anthems now that we can, well, bring it home. (more...)
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