BWW Interview: Star Ben Forster On PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's 30th Anniversary
by Marianka Swain - October 18, 2016
Ben Forster became a household name when he won Andrew Lloyd Webber's Superstar TV competition and went on to lead the UK arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. His West End work includes Evita and Elf: The Musical, and he's currently starring as the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Video: Michael Crawford Chats 30th PHANTOM Anniversary Celebration and More with Neil Sean 18 Oct.
by Ashlee Latimer - October 12, 2016
As reported by BroadwayWorld, the West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera recently made history on its 30th anniversary as the first production to broadcast directly to Facebook from a West End stage. On October 18th, fans have the chance to meet original Phantom, Michael Crawford, and see him chat with Neil Sean about his most iconic role, along with past projects and the upcoming The Go Between.
BWW Interview: Siôn Lloyd On Joining THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Marianka Swain - September 5, 2016
Sion Lloyd joins the 30th anniversary cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera in the role of Monsieur Firmin, beginning tonight. His past credits include Titanic (Charing Cross Theatre), Miss Atomic Bomb (St James Theatre), The Pajama Game (Shaftesbury Theatre), Avenue Q (Noel Coward Theatre) and the touring production of The Bodyguard.
STAGE TUBE: Four Phantoms Enchant Today's Crowd at West End Live
by Louisa Brady - June 18, 2016
This weekend, the casts of more than 30 West End shows perform for free in Trafalgar Square! WEST END LIVE 2016 takes place today, 18 June (11am-6pm) and tomorrow, 19 June (12pm-6pm). Today, the cast of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA performed 'Masquerade,' as well as the title song, featuring Lisa-Anne Wood as Christine, and Ben Forster, Scott Davies, Peter Lockyer and Jeremy Secomb sharing the role of the Phantom. Watch the performance below!
Photo: First Look at Ben Forster as 'The Phantom' in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Christina Mancuso - January 22, 2016
Ben Forster will play the role of 'The Phantom' in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA from Monday 1 February 2016. Ben is probably best known for winning the ITV1 show, 'Superstar' - Andrew Lloyd Webber's TV talent search for 'Jesus' in "Jesus Christ Superstar". His other theatre credits include 'Magaldi' in "Evita" at the Dominion Theatre. Ben joins "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" following his appearance as 'Buddy' in "Elf The Musical" also at the Dominion Theatre.
Photo Flash: Stars from London's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Raise Thousands for MacMillan
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2015
Company members from the West End production of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'The Phantom Of the Opera', have raised almost £12,000 for MacMillan Cancer Care by cycling more than 385km - in between shows - from central London all the way to the steps of the Paris Opera House (where the Phantom's story is set) in just 28 hours. Scroll down for photos!
James Barbour Joins Broadway's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in Title Role Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 9, 2015
The Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince, welcomes a new leading man tonight, February 9, 2015. The longest-running show in Broadway history, and one of the most successful stage productions of all-time, PHANTOM ushers in Broadway star James Barbour in the title role.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Gets a New Masked Man- James Barbour Set to Replace Norm Lewis This Winter!
by Nicole Rosky - January 12, 2015
Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group announced today a new leading man for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber'sTHE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince. The longest-running show in Broadway history, and one of the most successful stage productions of all-time, PHANTOM will welcome Broadway star James Barbour when he takes over the title role beginning Monday, February 9, 2015.
Photo Flash: Meet New Cast of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in London- Liam Tamne, Harriet Jones & More!
by Nicole Rosky - January 6, 2015
Andrew Lloyd Webber musical 'THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA' just welcomed some new cast members to Her Majesty's Theatre in the West End. Liam Tamne stars as 'Raoul', and making their West End debuts: John Ellis as 'Piangi' and Alicia Beck as 'Meg. 'THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA' continues to star Geronimo Rauch as 'The Phantom' and Harriet Jones as 'Christine'. Check out photos of the new cast in action below!