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Phantom Celebrates 30 Years in Style

Douglas Mayo12th April 202111th October 2016 Events, Features, Gallery, News, The Phantom Of The Opera, West End

The Phantom Of The Opera London 30th Birthday celebration

Last night, The Phantom Of The Opera London celebrated its 30th Anniversary at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London. At the end of the performance held in aid of The Music In Secondary Schools Trust, a special finale took place that included the current Phantom Ben Forster, Celinde Schoenmaker (Christine Daae and Raoul (Nadim Naaman). Joining them on stage were producer Cameron Mackintosh, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, choreographer Gillian Lynne and members of the original company including original Phantom Michael Crawford, alongside Michael Ball, Sierra Boggess and John Owen Jones. Sierra’s bilingual rendition of Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again proved a highlight of the proceedings. The special finale was streamed last night via Facebook with over 530,000 people watching. You can still watch the event on Facebook until the end of today. We hope that you enjoy these wonderful images from photographer Dan Wooller. BOOK TICKETS FOR PHANTOM LONDON BOOK TICKETS … Read more

Celebrate Phantom’s 30th Anniversary Tonight Live On Facebook

Editorial Staff12th April 202110th October 2016 News, The Phantom Of The Opera, West End

The Phantom Of The Opera London's 30th Anniversary

To celebrate our 30th Anniversary, The Phantom of the Opera will make West End history as the first ever musical to broadcast live from the stage directly to Facebook. This landmark musical continues to wow audiences around the world. Not only is Phantom celebrating its 30th Anniversary in London, it continues to be Broadway’s longest running musical. Meet the audience on the red carpet before the show, then watch out for some very familiar faces and special guest performances in our extended anniversary finale! CLICK HERE FOR COVERAGE OF PHANTOM’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK TICKETS FOR THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA IN LONDON BOOK TICKETS FOR THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA IN NEW YORK

New Faces Join Phantom Cast – August 2016

Douglas Mayo12th April 20219th August 2016 News, The Phantom Of The Opera, West End

The Phantom Of The Opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s unstoppable worldwide mega-hit is heading towards its 30th birthday in London’s West End and a few new faces are joining the cast. Continuing in their current roles are Ben Forster as The Phantom, Celinde Schoenmaker as Christine Daae, Nadim Naaman as Raoul, Megan Llewellyn as Carlotta and Jacinta Mulcahy as Madame Giry. From Monday 5 September 2016, new cast members will include Siôn Lloyd (Titanic, The Bodyguard) as Monsieur Firmin; Mark Oxtoby ( Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Oh What A Lovely War!) as Monsieur Andre; Paul Ettore Tabone (Love Never Dies) as Piangi and Daisy Hulbert (National Moravian-Silesian Ballet) as Meg. The Phantom Of The Opera has won over 70 major theatre swards including seven Tony awards on Broadway and three Olivier Awards in the West End. It is the first stage production to reach world-wide grosses of USD$6 billion, surpassing … Read more

Andrew Lloyd Webber Celebrate Three Shows Currently On Broadway

Douglas Mayo3rd August 2016 Broadway, Gallery, Interviews, News, West End

Andrew celebrates having 3 shows runnng consecitvely on Broadway

The first-ever Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical, CATS opened last night (31 July 2016) at the Neil Simon Theatre. After the triumphant opening night performance, celebrity guests celebrated with Andrew Lloyd Webber, star Leona Lewis, and the New Generation of CATS with a Jellicle Ball at Gotham Hall. Earlier in the evening, Andrew Lloyd Webber celebrated three shows currently running on Broadway with a photo opportunity backstage that included Leona Lewis (as Grizabella from CATS), Alex Brightman (as Dewey Finn from School of Rock – The Musical) and James Barbour (as the Phantom from The Phantom of the Opera). BOOK NOW FOR SCHOOL OF ROCK ON BROADWAY BOOK NOW FOR CATS ON BROADWAY BOOK NOW FOR THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA ON BROADWAY

Five Reasons To See: The Phantom Of the Opera

Danny Coleman-Cooke12th April 20217th May 2016 Features, News, The Phantom Of The Opera, West End

Celinde Schoenmaker as Christine Daae in The Phantom Of The Opera

This week, we headed down to the West End to check out The Phantom of the Opera, which is still pulling in huge crowds 30 years since it opened. Here’s our top five reasons to join the millions who have seen it. 1. Set and staging The show is a visual feast, with Maria Björnson’s set design still inspiring awe after all these years. Whether it’s the smoke filled gondolas or majestic staircases, it makes for a spectacular and surprising experience. Combined with Harold Prince’s direction and Gillian Lynne’s choreography, Phantom still wows 30 years later. 2. Costumes The show is also resplendent with some wonderful costumes, particularly during the Masquerade sequence at the start of the second half. Set in 1881, Phantom takes advantage of the colour and elaborateness of the period’s outfits. You may leave lamenting that we do not still wear gowns and top hats! 3. Music … Read more

Critic’s Choice: Top 10 Long Running Shows 31 July 2015

Stephen Collins31st July 2015 News, Reviews, West End

What long running show should you see first in London? We have compiled this list to save you the trouble of working it out! It’s just our view – and everyone has one – based on our Reviewers’ thoughts. We will update the list regularly so that cast changes can factor into the mix. Only Plays and Musicals which have been running for more than three years are included in this is list. So go see them! 1. Wicked Wicked is tremendous shape and the current cast gives it full value. If you have never seen it or if you have seen it, now is the time to go again – you too could be changed for the better. READ OUR REVIEW | BOOK TICKETS 2. Les Miserables If you have never seen Les Miserables, this is a good year to see it; if you have seen it, this cast … Read more

Summer Sale – Save £££ On Great West End Shows

Douglas Mayo25th February 201620th July 2015 News, West End

BritishTheatre.com is please to bring you our 2015 Summer Sale. From now until the end of July you’ll be able to make some great saving on top West End plays and musicals. Shows currently included in the sale include 1984 (Save over 60%), The 39 Steps (Save up to 40%), Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (Save over 20%), Dear Lupin (Save up to 25%), Hay Fever (Save over 30%), The Phantom Of The Opera (Save over 40%), War Horse (Save up to 31%), and many more. Keep checking back as more shows will be added. This is a great opportunity to see some amazing theatre at incredible prices. Don’t miss out! FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THE SALE VISIT OUR SUMMER SALE OFFER PAGE

REVIEW: The Phantom Of The Opera, Her Majesty’s Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Stephen Collins12th April 202116th March 2015 Reviews, The Phantom Of The Opera, West End

Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera continues at Her Majesty's Theatre, London.

Although there are a few moments when the old girl creaks slightly, for the most part the staging feels contemporary and interest is snapped to attention right from the very start, when the slightly menacing words of the auctioneer herald the commencement of proceedings. The sequences in the Phantom’s lair, complete with boat, candles and ornate organ are almost hypnotic; tendrils of smoke wrap around the imagination, infusing the action and music with intrigue. Harriet Jones is beautiful, petite and alluring, exactly as Christine Daaé should be. Vocally, as the Phantom, Kieran Brown’s fine, high-baritone is silky, seductive, and powerful.