We are very sorry to hear that performer, speaker and singer Byron Nease,who was 59 years old, was found dead last night. In 1985 he was diagnosed HIV-positive and lived bravely and successfully with the disease for 28 years, one of the topics he discussed in his 2008 autobiography, Behind the Mask . . . No More. Making his Broadway debut opposite Angela Lansbury as Patrick in Mame, he has, in the past twenty years, played most of the romantic heroes in the American Musical Theater. His … [Read more...]
London Phantom of The Opera 2020 + UK Phantom Tour 2020
This multi-award winning musical continues to captivate audiences at Her Majesty's Theatre in London's West End, after more than 10,000 performances.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's mesmerising score along with jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking special effects, magically combine to bring this tragic love story to life each night.
The Phantom of the Opera
Her Majesty's Theatre
57 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4QL
Show Schedule
Monday - 7.30pm
Tuesday - 7.30pm
Wednesday - 7.30pm
Thursday - 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Friday - 7.30pm
Saturday 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Sunday - No Show
Running Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Age Restrictions: Recommended for ages 10 and over. Under 5s will not be admitted. Parental guidance advised.
Review of The Phantom of the Opera with Geronimo Rauch as The Phantom
The Phantom of The Opera… a mystery never fully explained. Well, that may be so, but as one of the West End’s longest running shows it is safe to say that many will know what the musical is about. Even if the story is unknown, what is guaranteed are the lavish costumes, vast sets and songs which you will definitely have heard, intentionally or otherwise. If you are after drama and a spectacle then this is absolutely the right show. As you walk in, you are faced with a stage full of dust … [Read more...]
What will the ‘Phans’ make of the UK premiere of Maury Yeston’s Phantom
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre have built up a solid reputation over the past two years for staging revivals of rare theatrical productions and UK premieres, and today they open a production which offers a very different perspective of what has become one of the most well-known love stories in the world of musical theatre. In 1991, the award winning musical team of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit, whose earlier collaboration on Nine won them a Tony Award for Best New Musical, presented the … [Read more...]
Interview with Anna O’Byrne: Christine Daaé in The Phantom of The Opera
At the time of the interview Anna O'Byrne was performing as Christine Daaé (at certain performances) in The Phantom of The Opera, having made her West End debut at Her Majesty's Theatre. She originated the role of Christine in the Australian production of Love Never Dies, and also covered and performed Christine in the Australasian tour of The Phantom of The Opera. Earlier this week Anna answered some questions about herself, her career and her role in The Phantom of The Opera. Did anyone … [Read more...]
Interview with Marcus Lovett: The Phantom of The Opera
At the time of the interview, Marcus Lovett was performing as the Phantom in The Phantom of The Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre London, having previously performed the role on Broadway. His theatre credits include the original Broadway production of Les Miserables, and also on Broadway and the West End: King David (title role), Phantom of the Opera (title role), Whistle Down the Wind (The Man), Carousel (Billy Bigelow), and Aspects of Love (Alex Dillingham). Marcus is on the cast albums for … [Read more...]