Back to LOVE NEVER DIES... Joseph Millson and Liz Robertson Join the Cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's LOVE NEVER DIES by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2009The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye has revealed that Joseph Millson and Liz Robertson have joined the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's LOVE NEVER DIES, starring alongside previously confirmed cast members Sierra Boggess, Ramin Karimloo and Summer Strallen. (more...) The Varley Factor: The Great White Yay! by Eddie Varley - October 15, 2009Welcome to The Varley Factor, BroadwayWorld.com's newest ongoing blog series from Creative Director, Eddie Varley. Look for 'The Factor' to bring you Varley's unique brand of commentary on all things theatrical... Get ready Broadway! (more...) The New York Times Profiles Beloved 'PHANTOM' Usher Sylvia Bailey by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2009The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA reached another new milestone as musical became the first Broadway show ever to reach 9,000 performances. Now in its phenomenal 22nd Year, the Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. production, directed by Harold Prince, continues to play at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street), with no end in sight. The New York Times turns a very special spotlight on 'PHANTOM' usher Sylvia Bailey, Bailey has been a usher at The Majestic Theatre since the show opened in 1988. To read the article in The Times click here. (more...) BEHIND THE SCENES: In Rehearsal With The Cast Of SCOTT ALAN: JUST ME...AND THEM by Carrie Dunn - October 11, 2009Carrie Dunn sits in on the final runthrough of the composer's showcase concert, which stars performers including Ramin Karimloo, Stephanie J Block, David Bedella, Patina Miller and Annalene Beechey. (more...) Stephanie J Block and Frances Ruffelle Join Scott Alan in his London Concert, 10/11 by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2009Simon Greiff (for SimG Productions) in association with Scott Alan announced today that leading Broadway star Stephanie J Block and West End/Broadway star Frances Ruffelle will be joining Scott Alan in Concert for Just Me ... and Them: The Music of Scott Alan at the Leicester Square Theatre in London on Sunday, October 11th 2009. (more...) Carter, Bedella & More Join Alan's 'JUST ME' Concert Oct 11, VIP Seating To Benefit Thomas Medical Fund by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2009Simon Greiff (for SimG Productions) in association with Scott Alan, are proud to present: ?Just Me ... and Them: The Music of Scott Alan'. On Sunday 11th October 2009, at the Leicester Square Theatre, Scott Alan will make his official return to the London stage, together with some of today's best and brightest West End Stars. (more...) BWW WEST END: 'LOVE NEVER DIES' - Exclusive Interviews by BWW News Desk - October 9, 2009Our West End video partners, Reelkandi.tv were there to bring you all the excitement as Andrew Lloyd Webber announced his upcoming 'Phantom' sequel, LOVE NEVER DIES - right here on BWW TV! (more...) REVIEW: Tommy Emmanuel and Rick Price Impress with Show at the Sheldon Concert Hall by Chris Gibson - October 9, 2009Australian born guitar vituoso Tommy Emmanuel showcased his unique talent on the stage of the Sheldon Concert Hall, offering a display of fleet-fingered picking that brought the house down. (more...) Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger To Join LOVE NEVER DIES? by BWW News Desk - October 9, 2009MTV news is revealing today that Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger will be involved in the staging of 'LOVE NEVER DIES', Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to 'The Phantom of the Opera.' (more...) 2009 Theatre Hall of Fame Inductees Announced by BWW News Desk - October 9, 2009The 2009 Theatre Hall of Fame inductees have been revealed and include such icons as actors Jim Dale, John McMartin and Lynn Redgrave; producers Roger Berlind and Ted Mann; composers Stephen Schwartz and Andrew Lloyd Webber; and, posthumously, the late playwright/actor Charles Ludlum. The Annual Theatre Hall of Fame ceremony, now in its 39th year, will be held Jan. 25, 2010, in the Gershwin Theatre's North Rotunda. Terry Hodge Taylor is producing the event. (more...) BWW TV: Stage Tube: Andrew Lloyd Webber Talks About LOVE NEVER DIES by BroadwayWorld TV - October 8, 2009Today, Thursday 8 October, Andrew Lloyd Webber unveils 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. (more...) BWW TV: Stage Tube - LOVE NEVER DIES Press Launch by BroadwayWorld TV - October 8, 2009Today, Thursday 8 October, Andrew Lloyd Webber unveils 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. (more...) PHANTOM Sequel LOVE NEVER DIES to Premiere March 2010 in London, November 2010 in New York by BWW News Desk - October 8, 2009Today, Thursday 8 October, Andrew Lloyd Webber unveils 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. (more...) RIALTO CHATTER: 'LOVE NEVER DIES' Tickets To Go On Sale 10/8 by BWW News Desk - October 8, 2009The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye is reporting that tickets for 'Love Never Dies', the musical sequel to Phantom Of The Opera, will go on sale in the UK on October 8th. (more...) Lloyd Webber's 'LOVE NEVER DIES' Officially 'Reveals' Itself 10/8 by BWW News Desk - October 7, 2009Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical sequel to his mega hit musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, will take a giant leap forward tomorrow morning in London as 'Love Never Dies' reveals itself to a very hungry media. At 10.30am London time, the official launch press conference will be held at Her Majesty's Theatre, home of the original 'PHANTOM' since it premiered 23 years ago this very week. (more...) Lloyd Webber's 'LOVE NEVER DIES' Officially "Reveals" Itself 10/8 by BWW News Desk - October 5, 2009Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical sequel to his mega hit musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, will take a giant leap forward tomorrow morning in London as 'Love Never Dies' reveals itself to a very hungry media. At 10.30am London time, the official launch press conference will be held at Her Majesty's Theatre, home of the original 'PHANTOM' since it premiered 23 years ago this very week. (more...) BWW WEST END: The Phantom Of The Opera by BroadwayWorld TV - September 21, 2009Based on the classic novel by Gaston Leroux, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath The catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. He falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and by employing all of the devious methods at his command. (more...) Stephanie J Block and Frances Ruffelle Join Scott Alan in his London Concert, 10/11 by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2009Simon Greiff (for SimG Productions) in association with Scott Alan announced today that leading Broadway star Stephanie J Block and West End/Broadway star Frances Ruffelle will be joining Scott Alan in Concert for Just Me ... and Them: The Music of Scott Alan at the Leicester Square Theatre in London on Sunday, October 11th 2009. (more...) Photo Coverage: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 's 9000th Performance on Broadway - Curtain Call by Peter James Zielinski - September 17, 2009The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA reached another new milestone as musical became the first Broadway show ever to reach 9,000 performances. The occasion was marked with a special presentation during the 2PM matinee's curtain call. (more...) PHANTOM Sequel 'LOVE NEVER DIES' to Open on Broadway in November 2010 by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2009Andrew Lloyd Webber announced from the stage this afternoon that the sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, Phantom: Love Never Dies will open on Broadway in November 2010, after a March 2010 opening in London. No specific dates have been announced yet, but he did reminded the audience that a major announcement was scheduled for October 8, 2009.
(more...) BWW TV: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 9000th Performance on Broadway! by Eddie Varley - September 16, 2009The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA reached another new milestone as musical became the first Broadway show ever to reach 9,000 performances. The occasion was marked with a special presentation during the 2PM matinee's curtain call. Now in its phenomenal 22nd Year, the Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. production, directed by Harold Prince, continues to play at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street), with no end in sight. (more...) Lloyd Webber Reveals Plans For Stage 'OZ': Composer To Pen New Tunes & BBC 'Dorothy' Search In Works by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2009Andrew Lloyd Webber announced via his official video blog that he's fast at work on his 'Oz' update, the most exciting revealation was that he'll be composing several new songs for the upcoming West End bound show. (more...) PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Hits 9000 Performances on September 16 by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2009The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber?s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, is set to reach another unprecedented milestone. With its 8PM evening performance on Thursday, September 17, 2009, the musical will become the first Broadway show ever to reach 9,000 performances. The occasion will be marked the previous afternoon, Wednesday, September 16, with a special presentation during the 2PM matinee?s curtain call. The post-show presentation promises a few on stage surprises for that day?s audience. Now in its phenomenal 22nd Year, the Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. production, directed by Harold Prince, continues to play at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street), with no end in sight. (more...) PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Hits 9000 Performances on September 16 by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2009The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber?s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, is set to reach another unprecedented milestone. With its 8PM evening performance on Thursday, September 17, 2009, the musical will become the first Broadway show ever to reach 9,000 performances. The occasion will be marked the previous afternoon, Wednesday, September 16, with a special presentation during the 2PM matinee?s curtain call. The post-show presentation promises a few on stage surprises for that day?s audience. Now in its phenomenal 22nd Year, the Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. production, directed by Harold Prince, continues to play at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street), with no end in sight. (more...) John Barrowman Joins Menier Chocolate Factory's La Cage aux Folles 9/14 by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2009John Barrowman is set to join the cast of Menier Chocolate Factory's La Cage aux Folles, stepping into the roll of Albin on 9/14. The roll is currently being played by Roger Allam. (more...)
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