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Emilie Kouatchou Will Take Over as Christine in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2021


Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that Emilie Koutachou will take over the principal role of ‘Christine Daaé’ in the New York production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on the night that the musical celebrates its unprecedented 34th Anniversary on Wednesday evening, January 26 at 7PM.

Photos: Go Inside Curtain Call for Emilie Kouatchou's Debut as Christine in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2021


Emilie Kouatchou made her Broadway debut as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera last night at the Wednesday, October 27 performance!  Kouatchou is the first black actor to play the role on Broadway. 

Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber Pays Tribute to PHANTOM Director Hal Prince
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2021


The New York return of The Phantom of the Opera is on the horizon and to celebrate the production's return, the show's legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber stopped by rehearsal.

Video: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Chandelier Takes Flight Once More
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2021


The New York return of The Phantom of the Opera is on the horizon and the production celebrated its return to its longtime home, the Majestic Theatre, by hoisting its iconic chandelier above the orchestra once more. 

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of PHANTOM Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Oct 8, 2021


The cast of Phantom of the Opera performed a medley of the title-track and 'Masquerade' live in Times Square this morning on Good Morning America and we've got the video. Watch the current leads.

VIDEO: Hangin' on 44th Street with THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Ben Crawford
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 3, 2021


New York will be New York again when the lights at the Majestic Theatre are shining bright, and that day is just weeks away! The Phantom of the Opera will reopen for its 33rd record-breaking year on Broadway on October 22, led by Ben Crawford in the title role.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Announces Casting for Broadway Return; Emilie Kouatchou Joins as First Black Christine
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 14, 2021


Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh today announced complete casting for the New York return of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Joining the production in her Broadway debut is Emilie Kouatchou, who will play the role of 'Christine Daaé' at certain performances. Ms. Kouatchou is the first Black actor to play the role of 'Christine' in the Broadway production.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Announces Casting for Broadway Return!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2021


Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh today announced complete casting for the New York return of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history.

EMPOWERED VOICES NOW offers 5-Day Summer Intensive
by Contests - Broadway - Jun 8, 2020


We are excited to announce our online Summer Intensive 'Building the Confident Mind' July 13-17, 2020. This five-day development/Intensive program is designed to offer participants an opportunity to dive deeper into the 'Building the Confident Mind' Workshop. In addition to the core class, this unique and empowering intensive will also include; private vocal lessons, music coachings, yoga/movement classes, one-on-one mind empowering sessions, and daily master classes where students will work with top industry leaders/performers/coaches and teachers

Photo Flash: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates its 32nd Anniversary on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2020


The Phantom of the Opera celebrates its 32nd Anniversary today, January 26, 2020. Last night, January 25, the company celebrated. They posed backstage after the performance and held a pizza party in honor of the big day.

VIDEO: Theatre Student Performs THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA As Both Christine And The Phantom
by Linnae Medeiros - Jan 20, 2020


Sing for us, our angel of music! Abby Seim, who studies musical theatre at Viterbo University, recently took to the stage to perform a song from Broadway's longest-running musical The Phantom of the Opera, portraying both the Phantom and Christine simultaneously. Check out the video to see the incredible duel performance!

#TBT: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Becomes The Longest-Running Musical In Broadway History
by Linnae Medeiros - Jan 9, 2020


The legendary musical The Phantom of the Opera has been bringing the music of the night to Broadway audiences for over 31 years, and 14 years ago today, the production surpassed Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats to become the longest-running musical in Broadway history! To celebrate the history-making anniversary, we're throwing it back to that special night with the Tony-winning original Phantom Michael Crawford and Howard McGillin commemorating the special occasion!

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA On Broadway Welcomes Meghan Picerno, John Riddle, And Bradley Dean This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2019


On Wednesday, October 16, Meghan Picerno, who previously thrilled audiences worldwide as Christine Daaé in the new World Tour of The Phantom of the Opera, will make her Broadway debut as Christine.  Kaley Ann Voorhees' final performance will be Sunday evening, October 13 at 7PM.

Breaking: Meghan Picerno, John Riddle and Bradley Dean Will Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 23, 2019


Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group announced today three principal cast changes for Broadway's blockbuster phenomenon, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by theater legend, the late Harold Prince.

Meet the Current Cast of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 10, 2019


Earlier this year, on April 22, The Phantom of the Opera, reached a milestone that no other Broadway show has even come near. Phantom, the longest-running show in Broadway history, became the first Broadway show EVER to reach #13,000 performances. This is just one of many incredible achievements made by the show since it opened on Broadway over three decades ago.

Photo Flash: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 13,000 Performances on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2019


On Monday evening, April 22, 2019, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history, became the first Broadway show EVER to reach #13,000 performances.

Photo Flash: First Look at Kaley Ann Voorhees & More in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Ahead of 31st Anniversary!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 23, 2019


Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group have announced that Broadway's blockbuster phenomenon, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince, will continue making history with two upcoming milestones. The musical will first celebrate its 31st Anniversary this Saturday, January 26, 2019. The production is next on track to reach an unprecedented 13,000 performances in April. Both are feats achieved by no other Broadway show.

Jay Armstrong Johnson Of Broadway's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - Dec 21, 2018


Go behind the scenes of The Phantom Of The Opera with one of Broadway's favorite leading men, Jay Armstrong Johnson! He will be taking over the BroadwayWorld Instagram tomorrow, December 22nd! Follow along as he takes you behind the scenes at the longest running Broadway show on its two show day! Be sure to tune in! And don't forget, you can enter to win tickets to see The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway here!

Kaley Ann Voorhees, Eryn LeCroy, and Kelsey Connolly to Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2018


Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group announced today principal cast changes for the longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince. One of the most successful stage productions of all-time, the New York production is celebrating a milestone 30 Years - an unprecedented feat achieved by no other Broadway show. The New York production has played over 12,500 performances to more than 18.5 million people at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street).

Exclusive Photo Coverage: All Is Calm as THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Cast Records for Carols for a Cure!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 16, 2018


Below, check out exclusive photos of Hugh Panaro, Ali Ewoldt and the cast of The Phantom of the Opera as they record their track, 'Silent Night.'

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