Photos: The Stars Arrive at Closing Night of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 17, 2023
Broadway's longest-running show ever, The Phantom of the Opera, took its final Broadway bow last night, April 16, 2023, after a 35-year run. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the stars arriving for the big night here!
Photo: First Look at the PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Final Company Portrait
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 16, 2023
The longest-running Broadway show of all time, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will play its final New York performance at The Majestic Theatre today, Sunday, April 16 at 5PM, after a record-breaking 35 years and 13,981 performances to 20 million people. Check out a portrait of the final cast, crew, orchestra, and staff here!
Video: Former Christines Share the Stage at PHANTOM Charity Performance
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 15, 2023
Watch a special, surprise curtain call presentation with leading lady Emilie Kouatchou, joined onstage by three iconic, former Broadway Christines: Sierra Boggess (25th Anniversary), Ali Ewoldt (30th Anniversary) and the original “Angel of Music” herself: original London and New York star Sarah Brightman.
VIDEO: Emilie Kouatchou Talks Starring as 'Christine Daaé' in PHANTOM on THE TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - Feb 24, 2022
After making history as the first black woman to play Christine Daaé in the Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, Emilie Kouatchou sat down with Sheinelle Jones on The TODAY Show to discuss her groundbreaking debut. Jones also sat down with casting associate Joseph Hayes to discuss the importance of diversity and representation on Broadway.
Photos: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 34 Years on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 27, 2022
Just last night, The Phantom of the Opera celebrated its 34th anniversary! Emilie Kouatchou took over the role of Christine Daae beginning at last night's performance. She is the first Black actor to play the role on Broadway. Following the performance, the current Phantom, Ben Crawford, gave a speech honoring the show.
Emilie Kouatchou Will Take Over as Christine in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2021
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that Emilie Koutachou will take over the principal role of ‘Christine Daaé’ in the New York production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on the night that the musical celebrates its unprecedented 34th Anniversary on Wednesday evening, January 26 at 7PM.
BROADWAY AT THE IOWA Concert Runs This Weekend at the Iowa Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2021
Soprano Amy Justman (CAROUSEL, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA), mezzo soprano Satomi Hofmann (THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA), tenor Colin Anderson (CAROUSEL, THE BOOK OF MORMON), and bass baritone David Michael Garry (CAROUSEL, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) will perform favorite Broadway tunes (and more) from the vaudeville stage of Winterset's historic theater!