Hugh Jackman co-stars alongside Taron Egerton in the upcoming biopic EDDIE THE EAGLE, which tells the story of Michael 'Eddie the Eagle' Edwards, the UK's first ski jumper to enter the Winter Olympics in 1988.
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.
The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince and produced by Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Company, Inc., will once again make theater history when it becomes the first Broadway show ever to celebrate its 25th Anniversary on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Producers today announced an online sweepstakes to give PHANTOM 'Phans' the chance to be part of the historic night's invitation-only performance. While many of the evening's details are being kept under wraps, the special night will begin with an early 6:30 PM performance at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street), the musical's home for its entire run.
Back in March, Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera began a new tour of the UK, directed by LES MISERABLES tour director Laurence Conner. Check out highlights from the new production, which is currently playing at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin, below!
Back in March, Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera began a new tour of the UK, directed by LES MISERABLES tour director Laurence Conner. Check out a promo video for the production, which is currently playing at the Bristol Hippodrome, below!
In March 2012, Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera begins a new tour of the UK. LES MISERABLES tour director, Laurence Conner, is on board to direct the production. Check out a promo video for he production below!
BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5, an annual benefit concert presented by Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, is a starry one night only event that will hit the stage at the Vivian Beaumont Theater on Monday, February 22nd at 8pm.
On April 24 and April 25, the New Amsterdam Theater will host the 20th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition. What started out in 1987, backstage at the Palace Theater, raising 18 thousand dollars, has grown into an event which has raised over 20 million dollars (in total) for BC/EFA. Here is a special look at Bonnets past featuring such favorites as Joel Grey, Bernadette Peters, Idina Menzel, Laurie Beechman, Nancy LaMott, Jerry Lewis, Jane Krakowski, Gwen Verdon, Tom Hulce, Elaine Stritch, Johnny Mathis, Barbara Cook, and more.
Videos