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Review: PACIFIC OVERTURES, Menier Chocolate Factory
by Cindy Marcolina - Dec 5, 2023

Matthew White’s latest creation is stunning and Sondheim’s score remains beautiful. White doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to condemning the actions depicted, though at the very end his vision seems to suddenly shift all the violence into the necessary evil that kick-started Japan’s technological advancement. Questionable, but interesting.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For PACIFIC OVERTURES at the Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023

The Menier Chocolate Factory has released all new rehearsal photos for their co-production with the Umeda Arts Theater of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Pacific Overtures.

Full Cast Set For PACIFIC OVERTURES at The Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2023

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for their co-production with the Umeda Arts Theater of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Pacific Overtures. 

Théatre Lapis to Present Concert of GALAXY TRAIN at The Other Palace in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 5, 2023

Théatre Lapis will present a concert version of a new musical 'Galaxy Train', which runs between the 24th and 26h March 2023 at The Other Palace Theatre Studio. The musical was created by director Yojiro Ichikawa (My Neighbour Totoro, Urinetown, Pearl and Dagger) and composer-lyricist Eden Tredwell (The Last Nativity, Pearl and Dagger), based on the beloved 1927 Japanese novel 'Night on the Galactic Railroad' by Kenji Miyazawa. 

LISTEN: New Recording Released of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Title Song, Featuring 2022 Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2022

Andrew Lloyd Webber has released an all new cast recording of the title track from The Phantom of the Opera! The recording features the 2022 West End cast, which is led by Lucy St Louis and Killian Donnelly. Listen to the track here!

MARY POPPINS and PHANTOM West End Reduce Performance Schedules
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2022

The long-running West End production of The Phantom of the Opera and the revival of Disney's Mary Poppins have announced that they will reduce their standard 8 shows per week schedule to 6 shows per week.

Photos: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 35th Anniversary in the UK!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2021

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA celebrated its 35th Anniversary at Her Majesty’s Theatre on Monday 11 October with guests in attendance including Boy George, Max Whitlock, Dr. Ranj, The Vivienne, Melanie Blatt, Chris Moyles, Amy Hart, Jeremy Vine and Matt Richardson.

VIDEO: Check Out New Footage of Killian Donnelly, Lucy St. Louis & More in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2021

Ahead of the 35th Birthday of The Phantom of the Opera, new show footage has been released! THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA stars double Olivier Award nominee Killian Donnelly as ‘The Phantom’, Lucy St Louis as ‘Christine Daaé’ and Rhys Whitfield as ‘Raoul’.

Review Roundup: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Returns to London - What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2021

The Phantom of the Opera has officially returned to London, in a slightly reworked production, starring Killian Donnelly and Lucy St. Louis.

BWW Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Her Majesty's Theatre
by William J Connolly - Aug 12, 2021

They say there's no business like show business. Well, they should change that to there's no show quite like The Phantom of the Opera! The infamous story of the opera ghost and his on/off love affair with the soaring soprano lands as well today as it did back in 1986.

Photos: First Look at Killian Donnelly, Lucy St. Louis, and the West End Cast of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2021

Check out all new photos of Killian Donnelly and Lucy St. Louis, alongside the rest of the cast! Plus, learn about the production and how to book tickets here!

VIDEO: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Takes First Bows in West End Return
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 4, 2021

The worldwide smash musical The Phantom of the Opera recently resumed West End performances at Her Majesty's Theatre, led by stars Killian Donnelly and the musical's first Black Christine Daae, Lucy St. Louis. Watch as the company returns to the stage and delights phans for the first time in over a year.

VIDEO: Lucy St. Louis on Being the First Black Christine in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in the West End, and More
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2021

'I never saw women in lead roles that look like me, and I was always kind of told that you're going to be playing certain roles,' she said. 'And they were roles that were made for Black performers. I want everybody to know that they can be in this position because when you see it you believe it.'

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Returns to the West End
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2021

The worldwide smash musical The Phantom of the Opera resumed West End performances at Her Majesty's Theatre this week!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA; Returning to the West End on 27 July
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2021

The Phantom of the Opera begins performances at the newly refurbished Her Majesty’s Theatre in the West End on 27 July. The production is now booking to 13 February 2022. Learn more about check out photos from rehearsal here!

Wake Up With BWW 6/29: Harry Connick, Jr. Joins ANNIE LIVE!, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Announces Broadway Return, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2021

Today's top stories: Harry Connick, Jr. joins the cast of NBC's Annie Live!, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child announces return to Broadway as a one-part production, and more!

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in London
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2021

Wishing Phantom was somehow here again? Phans can rejoice, because rehearsals are officially underway for the West End return of The Phantom of the Opera. The musical will open at Her Majesty's Theatre on July 27.

Lucy St Louis and Rhys Whitfield Join Killian Donnelly in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Upon West End Return
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2021

Lucy St Louis will play 'Christine Daaé' and Rhys Whitfield will play 'Raoul'. They join the previously announced double Olivier Award nominee Killian Donnelly as 'The Phantom'.

Newly-Launched THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA UK and Ireland Tour Will Not Re-Open
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2020

Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group have announced that their new UK and Ireland Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, which had only played its opening date prior to a 14 month tour, will not re-open.

Photo Flash: See Killian Donnelly, Holly-Anne Hull and More in Rehearsals for PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2020

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh have released the first set of images from rehearsals for the brilliant original production of The Phantom of the Opera which comes to Birmingham Hippodrome from 29 July – 12 September 2020.