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Mark Campbell Exits 'PHANTOM' National Tour for 'Personal Reasons'; Cooper Grodin Assumes Title Role
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 9, 2014


The producers of the spectacular new national touring production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA announced today that Cooper Grodin will assume the title role in the musical beginning today, January 9 in Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Grodin steps in for Mark Campbell, who is no longer touring with the production due to personal reasons. He joins Julia Udine as 'Christine Daaé,' Ben Jacoby as 'Raoul,' Jacquelynne Fontaine as 'Carlotta Giudicelli,' Craig Bennett as 'Monsieur Firmin,' Edward Staudenmayer as 'Monsieur André,' Linda Balgord as 'Madame Giry,' Frank Viveros as 'Ubaldo Piangi' and Hannah Florence as 'Meg Giry'.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Plays Orpheum Theatre, Now thru 1/5
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2013


The spectacular new production of Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will make its Twin Cities' premiere tonight, December 13, 2013 through January 5, 2014 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. With newly re-invented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM has been an enormous success since its U.K. unveiling in March 2012.

Photo Flash: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA National Tour Launches at PPAC; Inside the Party with Cameron Mackintosh & Cast!
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 6, 2013


Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group present their spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, which launched a major North American Tour in Providence, R.I. at the Providence Performing Arts Center. With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM, the most successful musical of all-time, is performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America. Below, check out a look back at the launch festivities with the cast and crew at the Grand Ballroom of The Biltmore Hotel!

First PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tour Preview Delayed Last Night in Providence
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2013


The start of the Friday, November 29th 2013 preview performance of The Phantom of the Opera at the Providence Performing Arts Center was delayed due to a technical malfunction affecting the automated machinery on stage. The mechanism was restored and the performance began one hour late.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA to Play Orpheum Theatre, 12/13-1/5
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 25, 2013


The spectacular new production of Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will make its Twin Cities' premiere December 13, 2013 through January 5, 2014 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. With newly re-invented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM has been an enormous success since its U.K. unveiling in March 2012.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Re-Imagined THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA National Tour
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 7, 2013


Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group present their spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera launching a major North American Tour in Providence, R.I. at the Providence Performing Arts Center. With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM, the most successful musical of all-time, will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America.

Meet the Cast: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA US Tour- Part 2!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2013


Just last week, Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group announced the casting and initial tour schedule for their spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera launching a major North American Tour in Providence, R.I. at the Providence Performing Arts Center. With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM, the most successful musical of all-time, will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America. Meet the rest of the cast below!

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Comes to the Kimmel Center, March 19-April 13
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2013


Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group has announced the casting and initial tour schedule for their spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA launching a major North American Tour in Providence, R.I. at the Providence Performing Arts Center. With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM, the most successful musical of all-time, will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America.

Photo Flash: Mark Campbell, Julia Udine & Ben Jacoby to Lead THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA National Tour; Full Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 8, 2013


Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group just announced the casting and initial tour schedule for their spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA launching a major North American Tour in Providence, R.I. at the Providence Performing Arts Center. With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM, the most successful musical of all-time, will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America.

STAGE TUBE: Beth Leavel Stars in 'Dolly Run the World' Parody at Cape Playhouse
by Stage Tube - Aug 30, 2013


Tony winner Beth Leavel stars in 'Dolly Run the World' with the cast of Hello, Dolly! at The Cape Playhouse. Watch it below!

Lorna Luft Unable to Continue in NMST's HELLO, DOLLY!; Jacquelyn Piro Donovan Steps In
by Kelsey Denette - May 11, 2012


Due to a severe back injury, Ms. Lorna Luft will be unable to play the role of Dolly Levi in the award-winning North Shore Theatre (NSMT) production of HELLO, DOLLY! scheduled to open Tuesday, June 12, and play through Sunday, June 24. Press night is scheduled for June 13 at 7:30pm.

Photo Flash: Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents My Fair Lady
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 27, 2011


Westchester Broadway Theatre presents My Fair Lady, adapted from George Bernard Shaw's play 'Pygmalion' and Gabriel Pascal's motion picture.

Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents My Fair Lady 9/22-11/27, 12/28-1/29
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2011


Westchester Broadway Theatre presents My Fair Lady, a show adapted from George Bernard Shaw's play 'Pygmalion' and Gabriel Pascal's motion picture.

Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents My Fair Lady 9/22-11/27, 12/28-1/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 26, 2011


Westchester Broadway Theatre presents My Fair Lady, a show adapted from George Bernard Shaw's play 'Pygmalion' and Gabriel Pascal's motion picture.

Watts, Foley, Fisher, Cardia & More Star In Stages St. Louis' GUYS AND DOLLS 9/4-10/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2009


Stages St. Louis will present the final show of its 2009 season, Guys and Dolls, at the Robert G. Reim Theater in Kirkwood from September 4 - October 4.

Watts, Foley, Fisher, Cardia & More Star In Stages St. Louis' GUYS AND DOLLS 9/4-10/4
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2009


Stages St. Louis will present the final show of its 2009 season, Guys and Dolls, at the Robert G. Reim Theater in Kirkwood from September 4 - October 4.

Photo Flash: GUYS AND DOLLS At St. Louis Stages
by Charlie Piane - Aug 27, 2009


Stages St. Louis will present the final show of its 2009 season, Guys and Dolls, at the Robert G. Reim Theater in Kirkwood from September 4 - October 4.

Watts, Foley, Fisher, Cardia & More Star In Stages St. Louis' GUYS AND DOLLS 9/4-10/4
by Charlie Piane - Aug 27, 2009


Stages St. Louis will present the final show of its 2009 season, Guys and Dolls, at the Robert G. Reim Theater in Kirkwood from September 4 - October 4.

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