Sarah Brightman
Birth Place: Berkhamstead, ENGLAND
Latest News on Sarah Brightman:
Previews: SARAH BRIGHTMAN TRIBUTE SHOW at New Tampa Performing Arts Center (Jan 10, 2025)
Composer A. R. Rahman Appointed Honorary President of Trinity Laban (Dec 16, 2024)
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe Earn 4th #1 UK Album With TOGETHER AT HOME (Nov 15, 2024)
Previews: SARAH BRIGHTMAN TRIBUTE SHOW at New Tampa Performing Arts Center (Jan 10, 2025)
Composer A. R. Rahman Appointed Honorary President of Trinity Laban (Dec 16, 2024)
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe Earn 4th #1 UK Album With TOGETHER AT HOME (Nov 15, 2024)
BIO
Known for her three-octave range and for pioneering the classical-crossover music movement, Sarah Brightman has amassed global sales of more than 30 million units. The only artist to have simultaneously topped Billboard's dance and classical music charts, Brightman has achieved more than 180 gold and platinum awards in over 40 countries. She is also known for her iconic star turn in The Phantom of the Opera, whose soundtrack has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. Her duet with Bocelli, "Time To Say Goodbye", became an international success selling 12 million copies worldwide.
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Aspects of Love
[ 2005 ] Rose Vibert
[ 2005 ] Rose Vibert
Repo! The Genetic Opera
[ 2008 ] Blind Mag
[ 2008 ] Blind Mag
First Night
[ 2010 ] Celia
[ 2010 ] Celia
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Actress - Musical
Sarah Brightman, Phantom of the Opera
Videos
Video: First Look At Sarah Brightman In SUNSET BOULEVARD At Sydney Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - 08/28/2024
Video: First Look At Sarah Brightman & More in SUNSET BOULEVARD in Australia
by Joshua Wright - 05/30/2024
Video: Tim Draxl Performs Title Song from Sarah Birghtman Led SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Joshua Wright - 05/30/2024
Video: Watch Tim Draxl Perform the Title Song from SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Blair Ingenthron - 05/18/2024
Video: Inside the Sitzprobe For SUNSET BOULEVARD Starring Sarah Brightman
by Stephi Wild - 05/16/2024
Video: Inside Rehearsal For SUNSET BOULEVARD in Australia, Starring Sarah Brightman
by Stephi Wild - 04/24/2024
Video: Go Inside The First Rehearsal Of SUNSET BOULEVARD Starring Sarah Brightman
by Joshua Wright - 04/10/2024
VIDEO: Sarah Brightman Reveals Why She Wanted To Take On SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Joshua Wright - 03/20/2024
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Set Design for the Sarah Brightman Led SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Joshua Wright - 03/18/2024
Video: Former Christines Share the Stage at PHANTOM Charity Performance
by Blair Ingenthron - 04/15/2023
Video: Ben Crawford, Emilie Kouatchou, and John Riddle Sing 'Think of Me' From THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Stephi Wild - 04/14/2023
Video: Watch Hal Prince Talk THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in 1988 CBS SUNDAY MORNING Segment
by Michael Major - 04/13/2023
Video: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 35th Anniversary With a Special Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - 01/27/2023
VIDEO: Sarah Brightman Performs 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' In 1999
by Linnae Medeiros - 01/23/2020
VIDEO: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Original Leads Perform 'All I Ask Of You' On the Paris Opera House Rooftop in 1988!
by Linnae Medeiros - 06/04/2019
VIDEO: Watch the Music Video for Sarah Brightman's 'Miracle' Featuring Yoshiki
by Kaitlin Milligan - 11/12/2018
News
Previews: SARAH BRIGHTMAN TRIBUTE SHOW at New Tampa Performing Arts Center
Elona Krasavtseva dedicates her upcoming tribute concert to one of her greatest inspirations. 'Sarah Brightman is probably the brightest female representative of the classical crossover genre. She is the best-selling classical female artist of all time. Although critics give her different reviews, the audience loves her. She created amazing shows and works with astonishing musicians.'
Elona Krasavtseva dedicates her upcoming tribute concert to one of her greatest inspirations. 'Sarah Brightman is probably the brightest female representative of the classical crossover genre. She is the best-selling classical female artist of all time. Although critics give her different reviews, the audience loves her. She created amazing shows and works with astonishing musicians.'
Composer A. R. Rahman Appointed Honorary President of Trinity Laban
Globally acclaimed composer, producer and philanthropist A.R. Rahman has been named Honorary President of Trinity Laban. Learn more about Rahman and this position here!
Globally acclaimed composer, producer and philanthropist A.R. Rahman has been named Honorary President of Trinity Laban. Learn more about Rahman and this position here!
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe Earn 4th #1 UK Album With TOGETHER AT HOME
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe latest joint venture, an album titled, 'Together At Home', has hit the #1 spot on the official UK Albums Chart, making it their fourth album to do so.
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe latest joint venture, an album titled, 'Together At Home', has hit the #1 spot on the official UK Albums Chart, making it their fourth album to do so.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA to Debut in India in 2025
The Phantom of the Opera will debut in India in 2025. The production will run at The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. Learn more about the debut production!
The Phantom of the Opera will debut in India in 2025. The production will run at The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. Learn more about the debut production!
Behind-The-Scenes Book On REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA to be Released in November
Explore the making of cult classic REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA with Staci Layne Wilson's book, BLOOD SAGA, featuring cast interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and a look at its enduring fandom. Learn more and see how to purchase.
Explore the making of cult classic REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA with Staci Layne Wilson's book, BLOOD SAGA, featuring cast interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and a look at its enduring fandom. Learn more and see how to purchase.
Sarah Brightman Returns With 'A Christmas Symphony' Tour This Holiday Season
Broadway vet, soprano and singer Sarah Brightman is currently performing in Australia as Norma Desmond, but will soon be back in the United States to spread holiday cheer this upcoming season. Sarah will dazzle audiences once again with her ‘A Christmas Symphony’ tour this November and December.
Broadway vet, soprano and singer Sarah Brightman is currently performing in Australia as Norma Desmond, but will soon be back in the United States to spread holiday cheer this upcoming season. Sarah will dazzle audiences once again with her ‘A Christmas Symphony’ tour this November and December.
A History of Norma Desmond and the Women Who Have Played Her
As Broadway welcomes Sunset Boulevard back to the stage, and the newest Norma Desmond, Nicole Scherzinger, BroadwayWorld is looking back on just some of the performers who have taken on the iconic role in the past.
As Broadway welcomes Sunset Boulevard back to the stage, and the newest Norma Desmond, Nicole Scherzinger, BroadwayWorld is looking back on just some of the performers who have taken on the iconic role in the past.
Sarah Brightman To Bring SUNSET BOULEVARD To Singapore In Asia Premiere
The lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award winning musical masterpiece, SUNSET BOULEVARD, starring Sarah Brightman, will head to Asia in February 2025!
The lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award winning musical masterpiece, SUNSET BOULEVARD, starring Sarah Brightman, will head to Asia in February 2025!
New Musical ONCE IN A LIFETIME, AGAIN Will Have a Developmental Reading Next Week
The York Theatre Company will present developmental readings of Once in a Lifetime, Again, A Musical About Love, Loss and the Healing Power of Music. Learn more about the musical and the readings here!
The York Theatre Company will present developmental readings of Once in a Lifetime, Again, A Musical About Love, Loss and the Healing Power of Music. Learn more about the musical and the readings here!
REVIEW: SUNSET BOULEVARD Showcases Australian Talent But Brightman Doesn't Quite Get The Return Her Norma Wanted
Andew Lloyd Webber (Music), Don Black (Book & Lyrics) and Christopher Hampton’s (Book & Lyrics) SUNSET BOULEVARD is given a reworking for Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment by director Paul Warwick Griffin.
Andew Lloyd Webber (Music), Don Black (Book & Lyrics) and Christopher Hampton’s (Book & Lyrics) SUNSET BOULEVARD is given a reworking for Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment by director Paul Warwick Griffin.
Review Roundup: Sarah Brightman Stars in SUNSET BOULEVARD in Sydney
Sarah Brightman is making her Sydney Opera House debut in SUNSET BOULEVARD, The production features 28-piece orchestra, which brings Andrew Lloyd Webber's work to life on the Sydney Opera House stage. Check out what the critics had to say here!
Sarah Brightman is making her Sydney Opera House debut in SUNSET BOULEVARD, The production features 28-piece orchestra, which brings Andrew Lloyd Webber's work to life on the Sydney Opera House stage. Check out what the critics had to say here!
Jo Davies Steps Down As Artistic Director of Opera Australia
Just nine months into her tenure and partway through her inaugural season as Opera Australia Artistic Director, acclaimed British director Jo Davies has left the post effective immediately.
Just nine months into her tenure and partway through her inaugural season as Opera Australia Artistic Director, acclaimed British director Jo Davies has left the post effective immediately.
Video: First Look At Sarah Brightman In SUNSET BOULEVARD At Sydney Opera House
The lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award winning musical masterpiece, SUNSET BOULEVARD, starring Sarah Brightman, premieres at Sydney Opera House from August 28 with the official opening night taking place on August 31. Get your first look at the new production here.
The lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award winning musical masterpiece, SUNSET BOULEVARD, starring Sarah Brightman, premieres at Sydney Opera House from August 28 with the official opening night taking place on August 31. Get your first look at the new production here.
GREGORIAN Extends 'Pure Chants' U.S. Tour Through November
GREGORIAN announced the extension of their 'PURE CHANTS' U.S. tour for November 2024. Tickets go on sale August 23, with their new album PURE CHANTS II releasing October 25 and debut single 'O Fortuna' on August 23.
GREGORIAN announced the extension of their 'PURE CHANTS' U.S. tour for November 2024. Tickets go on sale August 23, with their new album PURE CHANTS II releasing October 25 and debut single 'O Fortuna' on August 23.
Bryn Terfel Will Bring BRYN'S CHRISTMAS to London and More
Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel will be bringing his very special Christmas show, Bryn's Christmas, to London, Swansea, Manchester and Bristol for four dates only, from 16 to 20 December. He will be joined by special guest soprano Pumeza Matshikiza and the Welsh National Opera Orchestra, conducted by Paul Bateman.
Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel will be bringing his very special Christmas show, Bryn's Christmas, to London, Swansea, Manchester and Bristol for four dates only, from 16 to 20 December. He will be joined by special guest soprano Pumeza Matshikiza and the Welsh National Opera Orchestra, conducted by Paul Bateman.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 8, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Sarah Brightman Will Return to SUNSET BOULEVARD in Australia Following Injury
Sarah Brightman will return to Sunset Boulevard in Melbourne tonight, after a calf injury kept her from performing in the show for several performances.
Sarah Brightman will return to Sunset Boulevard in Melbourne tonight, after a calf injury kept her from performing in the show for several performances.
Sarah Brightman Will Miss Performances of SUNSET BOULEVARD in Australia Due to Injury
Sarah Brightman has revealed that she is recovering from a calf injury which is preventing her from performing in Sunset Boulevard in Melbourne for the time being.
Sarah Brightman has revealed that she is recovering from a calf injury which is preventing her from performing in Sunset Boulevard in Melbourne for the time being.
Is an Immersive Production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Coming to New York?
Is an immersive production of The Phantom of the Opera coming to New York? A casting notice for POTO, LLC is seeking performers for an off-Broadway contract with a list of characters that reads exactly like those from Andrew Lloyd Webber's recently closed musical - which was an institution on Broadway for decades.
Is an immersive production of The Phantom of the Opera coming to New York? A casting notice for POTO, LLC is seeking performers for an off-Broadway contract with a list of characters that reads exactly like those from Andrew Lloyd Webber's recently closed musical - which was an institution on Broadway for decades.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 13, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 13, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 13, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Sarah Brightman been in?
Sarah Brightman has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Sarah Brightman been in?
Sarah Brightman has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.
What was Sarah Brightman's first West End show?
Sarah Brightman's first West End show was I and Albert which opened in 1972
What awards has Sarah Brightman been nominated for?
and Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Phantom of the Opera.
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