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Recent bookings (concerts/shows)
2007/2008 US TOUR, TV SPECIAL (03/27/07)
Michael has announced plans for a US tour in 2007/2008, complete with a proposed special on PBS. Long-time fans will remember the previous MC appearance on PBS resulted in a VHS/DVD of the concert.
NEW YEAR, NEW CONCERTS (01/08/07; UPDATE, 3/27/07
Michael has announced a handful of spring concerts for 2007: the Long Beach Performing Arts
Center (March 10th), Harrah's Lake Tahoe (March 17) and Seattle's WaMu
Theatre (April 7).Update, 3/27:Michael has cancelled the April 7th concert, due to a scheduling conflict.
NEW POTO DOC ON BBC (12/17/06)
As a slow year for Michael closes, we do have more news: the BBC is going to air, on December 26, a new documentary about the making of POTO. This is from the press information: A new documentary about the London production of The Phantom of the Opera, entitled "Behind the Mask," will air on BBC-TV Dec. 26.
The documentary, according to the Really Useful Website, will relate the inside story of the making of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, which is now the longest-running musical on Broadway.
"Behind the Mask" will feature new interviews with Lloyd Webber, producer Cameron Mackintosh, director Hal Prince, choreographer Gillian Lynne and lyricists Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe. Michael Crawford, who created the title role in London and later on Broadway, will return to the stage of Her Majesty's Theatre to recall his memories of creating the role. Sarah Brightman, who created the role of Christine, will reflect on the pressures of starring in a musical written by her then husband.
The documentary will also reveal the behind-the-scenes hirings and firings, "including how Steve Harley was offered the role of the Phantom and then dropped weeks before the opening night and how Hal Prince was sacked as director and subsequently rehired," according to press notes.
TV watchers will also have the chance to view original stills and
costume fittings of the original London cast.
NEW CHICAGO DATES (01/09/06): UPDATE (05/27/06)
It appears Michael will be having a busy summer. Just announced: he will appear at Caesar's casino in Atlantic City on June 2 and 3rd. This is in addition to his scheduled appearance at the May 24 re-opening of Chicago's LaSalle Bank Theatre, and August 19th at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center (California).
Update: Michael Crawford will return to Chicago for a one-night performance on November 14, headlining the Jewish Community Center's annual benefit concert at the Symphony Center.
NEW TOUR DATES (04/02/06)
Michael will open the 2006-2007 theater season at the Cerritos Center (Cerritos, CA) on August 19th. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Michael will appear as well at the May 24th reopening of the Chicago's LaSalle Bank Theatre (formerly the Shubert Theatre). See the site BroadwayinChicago.
NZ, OZ TOUR DATES (01/09/06)
In addition to Michael's previously announced tour dates in the Australia/New Zealand area, it's been announced that he will make several other appearances, too. Here's the line-up: Feb. 18th, Tempus Two Winery, Australia; Feb. 21st, Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart; Feb. 25, Barossa Valley Arts & Convention Centre; March 4, Hyatt Coolum Resort, Coolum; March 11, Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth, New Zealand.
MC IN NY, OZ (12/31/05)
As has been reported earlier, Michael (with Dale Kristien) will appear at The Vineyards (Australia) Feb. 18.
There are, in addition, rumors that Michael will be a guest when "Phantom" becomes the longest-running show in Broadway history (Jan. 9). Please note, so as not to disappoint: He may be in the theater, but it is extremely unlikely he will actually participate in the show.
Just announced: Michael will appear Oct. 28 at the Foxwoods, CT gambling resort. Tickets go on sale Monday morning. Update! For those keeping track, that'll be Sept. 12 at the Ferguson Centre (Virginia), Sept. 17 at the Mesa Arts Center (Arizona), October 15th at the Meyerson Hall (Dallas, Texas), and of course Foxwoods.
NEW COMP ALBUM(07/14/05)
Spotted by a quick-eyed site friend: there is a new MC compilation album called "All I Ask of You" at Tesco. (No new tracks, alas.)
MC IN CONCERT-DATES SO FAR (06/16/05)
According to Broadway World, MC is set to open the Arizona Mesa Center on September 17. His concert will include long-time duet partner, LA Christine Dale Kristien. He will begin his concert series with a September 12 appearance with the NY Pops Orchestra at the Ferguson Center (Virginia).
PAST AND PRESENT: MC, WIW on Broadway, and more (05/07/05)
Breaking news: Michael has allegedly
withdrawn from participation in the Broadway run of 'Woman in White.' We have
no further word on his health (remember, he is currently recuperating from a
long viral problem, which caused him to leave 'WIW' in London), but rumors
swirl of further US concert plans.
REASONS FOR A FLU SHOT NO. 405-MC OUT OF WIW TEMPORARILY (1/29/05)
Michael Crawford, currently suffering
from a particularly vicious flu bug, will step out of the production until
April, it has been announced. In the meantime, Michael's role-played for the
last two weeks by his understudy-will be played by fellow Andrew Lloyd Webber
alumnus Michael Ball. Michael's contract with WIW on the West End will still,
however, conclude in May, regardless of his sick leave.
WHAT TO WATCH WHEN ONE HAS THE FLU (1/29/05)
For those with some downtime, cruise
your local cable channels this month for replays of "Hello, Dolly!"
and "The Knack."
THE DISSERTATION, AND HOW TO GET IT (1/29/05)
For those of you wondering where I am
at this moment of much Michael news, please note that I am currently out of
the country working on dissertation research. (Sadly, not related to MC!)
RETURN TO STAGE, RETURN TO THE AWARDS (1/29/05)
MC is nominated for the Olivier award
for his portrayal of Fosco in WIW.
BACK TO BROADWAY! (Maybe) (1/29/05)
Promoting his recent Phantom of the
Opera film (arrgh), Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed to the ladies of "The
View" that Michael Crawford is going back to Broadway, this time opening
his "Woman in White" in November 2005. Michael's last day in the
London production is to be May 28th, 2005. Note:Michael Crawford's representatives have not
confirmed this yet.
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