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Review of ‘Masquerade’: “Cold, unfeeling narrative has twisted every way for the classic’s reboot”
Anyone reading this review remembers the strange affair of the Phantom of the Opera. And the reason for its success is no mystery needing to be fully explained. That is, perhaps, with the exception of those behind its New York City resurrection, which, despite the hype it’s gathered over the past few months since its…
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EXCLUSIVE: London production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to be replaced by Jamie Lloyd reimagining
The music of the night is about to go silent in its birthplace. At least, for a few months. Today, producers have announced that the legendary revised version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic will go dark before experiencing a complete makeover under the guidance of reputed director Jamie Lloyd. “It feels like the right time…
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London production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to be rebooted as a rom-com opening next year
The current version will conclude its run in the next few months – to leave room for a reimagined version featuring new plot devices and a revised score. Bringing a different team of creatives, this contemporary approach will include influences by Yoko Ono, among other equally great singers. It’s over now the music of the…
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Review of ‘Hugh Panaro – Man Without A Mask’: “Sweet intoxication”
The acclaimed Broadway legend returns to the West End scene for the very first time in 26 years, in an intimate cabaret concert playing at The Crazy Coqs for 3 nights only. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this London scene reunion with the musical theatre star featured…
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New Andrew Lloyd Webber mash-up musical to open in London next autumn
The show will feature the composer’s most popular melodies, putting several motifs together to create new tunes. Set to open by the end of September, the piece will deal with a deformed evangelist freeing Argentina from an oppressive Peronist government run by space cats. Somebody’s gonna cry in Argentina this time… A mystical tagline preludes…
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‘The Phantom of the Opera’ announces new cast starting this month
The London production will welcome half a new set of leads starting at the end of July. One of the longest-running shows in theatre history, the musical tells the story of a deformed genius madly in love with a beautiful young soprano. It seems the ghost from so many years ago can’t be frightened away,…
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London production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ announces new cast
The show will welcome two West End legends to play the lead role on separate stages of the run, as well as a new official and alternate Christine. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the piece tells the unfortunate tale of a disfigured genius who insanely falls in love with a young beautiful ingenue.
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‘El Fantasma de la Ópera’ publica nuevas imágenes de la producción londinense y extiende periodo de reserva
El espectáculo ha lanzado una nueva serie de imágenes en las que aparecen tanto los nuevos miembros del reparto como los actuales, así como su impresionante escenografía. Con música de Andrew Lloyd Webber y coreografías de Gillian Lynne, el musical cuenta la trágica historia de un genio deforme locamente enamorado de una joven soprano cuyo…
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‘The Phantom of the Opera’ releases new London production images and extends booking
The show has launched a new set of pictures featuring both both new cast and ongoing cast members as well as its impressive set design. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and coreographies by Gillian Lynne, the musical tells the tragic story of a deformed genius madly in love with a young soprano whose heart…
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“The Phantom of the Opera” – An unmasked homage
The longest-running musical in Broadway history will be pulling its curtain down forever next February, leaving behind 35 years dominating the New York scene. In tribute to the success and allure of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most acclaimed piece of entertainment, we go around the flashes of a glimmering life shining through the dark.
