Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess to appear in Phantom's 25th anniversary shows by Matthew Hemley

Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess are confirmed to lead a special production of The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall, to mark the anniversary of the show's original opening 25 y…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 8:55am on July 1, 2011☆⚑

'Talent drain' warning as black actors head to the US by Matthew Hemley

TV and theatre is suffering from a talent drain of black British actors, with many looking to the US for work because of the lack of opportunities in the UK, leading figures have warned.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:21am on June 16, 2011☆⚑

Michael Grandage recognised in Queen's birthday honours by Matthew Hemley

Donmar Warehouse artistic director Michael Grandage and actress Janet Suzman are among those recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2011.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 6:31am on June 13, 2011☆⚑

Jessica Hynes and Douglas Hodge to star in new BBC drama One Night by Matthew Hemley

BBC1 has commissioned a four-part drama written by Paul Smith which will star Jessica Hynes and Douglas Hodge.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:04am on June 2, 2011☆⚑

Exclusive: Albert Hall will host Phantom's 25th birthday by Matthew Hemley

London's Royal Albert Hall is to host celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera this October, with Gillian Lynne - the musical's original choreographer - on board…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:39am on May 26, 2011☆⚑

BBC Performing Arts Fund to support dance for the first time by Matthew Hemley

BBC charity the Performing Arts Fund has unveiled details of its first ever schemes supporting the dance sector, with a total of £350,000 to be awarded to individuals and companies in …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:39am on May 24, 2011☆⚑

Thea Sharrock working on 'mash-up' of Macbeth by Matthew Hemley

Actor Paterson Joseph is working with director Thea Sharrock on a new production of Macbeth being developed at the National Theatre Studio.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 6:24am on May 19, 2011☆⚑

Exclusive: The Who's Tommy to be revamped for European tour by Matthew Hemley

The Who's rock opera Tommy is to be revived for a UK theatre tour in 2013, in a new version by director and choreographer Gary Lloyd.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 8:39am on May 12, 2011☆⚑

Classic Brit Awards to include musical theatre from 2012 by Matthew Hemley

Musicals will be honoured at the Classic Brit Awards for the first time from next year, as the show's producer tries to broaden the appeal of the awards ceremony.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:27am on May 11, 2011☆⚑

BBC and RSC launch student Shakespeare competition by Matthew Hemley

The BBC has teamed up with the Royal Shakespeare Company to launch a nationwide competition which will see secondary school students perform speeches and monologues written by Shakespeare.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 6:48am on May 9, 2011☆⚑

West Side Story writer Arthur Laurents dies by Matthew Hemley

Playwright and librettist Arthur Laurents, whose credits include West Side Story and Gypsy, has died aged 93.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:25am on May 6, 2011☆⚑

Community theatre will get boost with advice from new TV series by Matthew Hemley

Cast members and backstage crew from leading West End musicals, including Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Mamma Mia!, will discuss their amateur theatre roots as part of a new TV series to…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:38am on April 21, 2011☆⚑

Sky Arts to offer West End dream to amateur groups by Matthew Hemley

Amateur theatre companies from around the UK will compete for the chance to perform on a West End stage as part of a new series to be shown on Sky Arts.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 6:23am on April 21, 2011☆⚑