A subjective list of artists the world has lost in 2020. If there are notable omissions please let me know. … [Read more...] about In Memoriam 2020: Singers, Dancers, Actors, Writers, Directors
Phantom of the Opera
Tributes to choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne flood in from the worlds of musicals and ballet
A tweet from Peter Land on Dame Gillian Lynne’s account on Sunday evening, 1 July, announced that the beloved choreographer had died - she was 92: Rest In Peace my darling Gillie. I am heartbroken … [Read more...] about Tributes to choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne flood in from the worlds of musicals and ballet
Rebecca Caine answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start singing? As a professional at 19 thanks to being chucked out of the Guildhall. I always sang as a child. Why did you start singing? I simply loved it. I grew up with no tv … [Read more...] about Rebecca Caine answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Latest on Phantom’s 25th anniversary spectacular
To mark its 25th Anniversary year, “The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall” will be screened live in around 250 cinemas nationwide across the UK at 7pm on October 2nd. The event will be … [Read more...] about Latest on Phantom’s 25th anniversary spectacular
After 9,382 performances George Lee Andrews leaves Broadway’s ‘Phantom’
Nothing can equal the stamina or patience of George Lee Andrews who’s appeared in Phantom of the Opera for 9,382 performances in just over 23 years. He was in the original cast, and has played four … [Read more...] about After 9,382 performances George Lee Andrews leaves Broadway’s ‘Phantom’
Michael Jackson wanted to play Phantom in a film version
Andrew Lloyd Webber told CNN's Piers Morgan that Michael Jackson wanted to play the title role in the film version of "The Phantom of the Opera." According to Webber, the King of Pop came to see the … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson wanted to play Phantom in a film version
Phantom of the Opera to get a new production for international touring
Cameron Mackintosh intends to present a newly imagined international production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, to première in England perhaps as early as 2012, says … [Read more...] about Phantom of the Opera to get a new production for international touring
Peter Hofmann – from Wagner to Phantom – dies at 66
German tenor Peter Hofmann, who became famous for his performances of Richard Wagner operas, died Tuesday. He was 66. The Rheinische Post newspaper quoted his brother Fritz Hofmann saying he died … [Read more...] about Peter Hofmann – from Wagner to Phantom – dies at 66
