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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Announces Casting for Broadway Return; Emilie Kouatchou Joins as First Black Christine
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 14, 2021


Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh today announced complete casting for the New York return of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Joining the production in her Broadway debut is Emilie Kouatchou, who will play the role of 'Christine Daaé' at certain performances. Ms. Kouatchou is the first Black actor to play the role of 'Christine' in the Broadway production.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Announces Casting for Broadway Return!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2021


Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh today announced complete casting for the New York return of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history.

Photo Flash: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates its 32nd Anniversary on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2020


The Phantom of the Opera celebrates its 32nd Anniversary today, January 26, 2020. Last night, January 25, the company celebrated. They posed backstage after the performance and held a pizza party in honor of the big day.

VIDEO: Theatre Student Performs THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA As Both Christine And The Phantom
by Linnae Medeiros - Jan 20, 2020


Sing for us, our angel of music! Abby Seim, who studies musical theatre at Viterbo University, recently took to the stage to perform a song from Broadway's longest-running musical The Phantom of the Opera, portraying both the Phantom and Christine simultaneously. Check out the video to see the incredible duel performance!

#TBT: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Becomes The Longest-Running Musical In Broadway History
by Linnae Medeiros - Jan 9, 2020


The legendary musical The Phantom of the Opera has been bringing the music of the night to Broadway audiences for over 31 years, and 14 years ago today, the production surpassed Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats to become the longest-running musical in Broadway history! To celebrate the history-making anniversary, we're throwing it back to that special night with the Tony-winning original Phantom Michael Crawford and Howard McGillin commemorating the special occasion!

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA On Broadway Welcomes Meghan Picerno, John Riddle, And Bradley Dean This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2019


On Wednesday, October 16, Meghan Picerno, who previously thrilled audiences worldwide as Christine Daaé in the new World Tour of The Phantom of the Opera, will make her Broadway debut as Christine.  Kaley Ann Voorhees' final performance will be Sunday evening, October 13 at 7PM.

Breaking: Meghan Picerno, John Riddle and Bradley Dean Will Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 23, 2019


Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group announced today three principal cast changes for Broadway's blockbuster phenomenon, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by theater legend, the late Harold Prince.

Meet the Current Cast of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 10, 2019


Earlier this year, on April 22, The Phantom of the Opera, reached a milestone that no other Broadway show has even come near. Phantom, the longest-running show in Broadway history, became the first Broadway show EVER to reach #13,000 performances. This is just one of many incredible achievements made by the show since it opened on Broadway over three decades ago.

Photo Flash: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 13,000 Performances on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2019


On Monday evening, April 22, 2019, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history, became the first Broadway show EVER to reach #13,000 performances.

Photo Flash: First Look at Kaley Ann Voorhees & More in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Ahead of 31st Anniversary!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 23, 2019


Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group have announced that Broadway's blockbuster phenomenon, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince, will continue making history with two upcoming milestones. The musical will first celebrate its 31st Anniversary this Saturday, January 26, 2019. The production is next on track to reach an unprecedented 13,000 performances in April. Both are feats achieved by no other Broadway show.

ARROW's Matt Nable Joins THAT'S NOT A KNIFE!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2019


Matt Nable latest to join talented line up on Aussie Documentary exposing the highs and lows of creatives in the Film Industry.

Jay Armstrong Johnson Of Broadway's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - Dec 21, 2018


Go behind the scenes of The Phantom Of The Opera with one of Broadway's favorite leading men, Jay Armstrong Johnson! He will be taking over the BroadwayWorld Instagram tomorrow, December 22nd! Follow along as he takes you behind the scenes at the longest running Broadway show on its two show day! Be sure to tune in! And don't forget, you can enter to win tickets to see The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway here!

Kaley Ann Voorhees, Eryn LeCroy, and Kelsey Connolly to Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2018


Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group announced today principal cast changes for the longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince. One of the most successful stage productions of all-time, the New York production is celebrating a milestone 30 Years - an unprecedented feat achieved by no other Broadway show. The New York production has played over 12,500 performances to more than 18.5 million people at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street).

VIDEO: Angela Lansbury Discusses Her Lengthy Legacy and Next Steps with Studio 10 Australia
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2018


From Bedknobs and Broomsticks to Murder, She Wrote, from animated teapots to a lasting stage legacy, Angela Lansbury is a true show business legend.

A TALE OF TWO CITIES Adds Two Performances at Birdland
by Julie Musbach - Sep 19, 2018


Tickets for the October 19th and 20th"A Tale of Two Cities" Birdland concerts have sold out and a third and fourth show added at 7:00 pm on Friday October 19thand Saturday October 20th.

Jay Armstrong Johnson Will Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA as New Raoul!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2018


Beginning Monday evening, April 30, Broadway's Jay Armstrong Johnson will make his PHANTOM debut, assuming the role of Raoul, the dashing vicomte vying for the heart of the innocent soprano, Christine.

Ben Crawford Will Be the New Man in the Mask in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Starting Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2018


The longest-running show in Broadway history, and one of the most successful worldwide stage productions of all-time, PHANTOM will welcome Broadway's Ben Crawford when he takes over the iconic title role beginning tonight, April 16, 2018 at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street).

Breaking: Ben Crawford Will Be the New Man in the Mask in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 9, 2018


Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group announced today a new leading man for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince. The longest-running show in Broadway history, and one of the most successful worldwide stage productions of all-time, PHANTOM will welcome Broadway's Ben Crawford when he takes over the iconic title role beginning Monday, April 16, 2018 at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street).

Photo Coverage: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates Another Broadway Birthday!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 25, 2018


Fantasies unwound last night at the Majestic Theatre, where the longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, celebrated its 30th Anniversary.

Photo Coverage: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Take its 30th Anniversary Bows
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 25, 2018


The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, celebrated its 30th Anniversary last night, January 24, 2018. This unprecedented milestone is a feat achieved by no other Broadway show. Check out photos below from the curtain call for this iconic event!

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