All of this took place in the course of just five days. Check out Peter's pics from the experience.
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The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, welcomed West End star and platinum-selling Swedish recording artist Peter Jöback beginning April 29.
Jöback assumed the title role in the Tony Award-winning musical, directed by Harold Prince and produced by Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc., through Aug. 24. He succeeded Hugh Panaro, who will return Aug. 26.
Jöback took part in the Jan. 26 festivities, when Phantom became the first Broadway show to celebrate 25 years. The milestone was marked by a gala performance at The Majestic Theatre, the musical's home for its entire run, and featured an elaborate curtain call with remarks from producer Mackintosh and director Prince; a specially-taped video greeting from composer Lloyd Webber (in London and unable to attend due to a back procedure) and original West End and Broadway star Sarah Brightman (their first joint interview in 30 years); as well as onstage post-show performances from current stars Panaro and Sierra Boggess, who were joined by international Phantoms John Owen Jones, Ramin Karimloo and Jöback. Click here for the Playbill.com firsthand report of the show's 25th anniversary.
The evening also featured a Mayor's Proclamation that named Jan. 26 "The Phantom of the Opera Day," as presented by Katherine Oliver, commissioner of New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment. The festivities at the theatre were followed by an exclusive and lavish gala at The New York Public Library.
Click here for the Playbill.com firsthand report at the show's after party.
Jöback starred in the title role in the London production of Phantom in 2012, but his association with the musical stretches back to London's 25th anniversary celebrations at Royal Albert Hall in October 2011, when he was chosen to perform as one of the international Phantoms alongside Brightman during the curtain call. On the London stage, Jöback starred as The Phantom and has also been seen in Miss Saigon and The Witches of Eastwick. Jöback is a platinum-selling Swedish recording artist and performer, and he has been awarded gold and platinum discs for all of his releases as well as several Grammy nominations.
The current cast also includes Kyle Barisich as Raoul, Samantha Hill as Christine, Marni Raab as the Christine alternate with Jim Weitzer (Monsieur André), Tim Jerome (Monsieur Firmin), Michele McConnell (Carlotta), Ellen Harvey (Madame Giry), Christian Šebek (Piangi) and Kara Klein (Meg Giry).
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Peter backstage in the Phantom dressing room, ready to take the stage.
Just another night at The Majestic!
Tony Awards rehearsal at Radio City
Left to right: David Caddick, Peter, Samantha Hill (Christine), Seth Sklar-Heyn (Production Supervisor), Denny Berry (Production Dance Supervisor) and Greg Livoti (Stage Manager)
Transatlantic flight from NYC to Stockholm!
Peter attended rehearsal for the Royal Wedding of Princess Madeleine of Sweden to Christopher O’Neill. At the Royal Chapel at The Royal Palace, Peter did an interview for TV news station SVT.
Peter spent time in the recording studio, working on some final touches for his forthcoming new album “I Love Musicals.” Featuring 14 show tunes, it’s aimed for a summer release. With the album’s producer Fredrik Kempe
Official program for the Royal Wedding of Princess Madeleine of Sweden to Christopher O’Neill. She’s the youngest daughter (of 2) of Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia.
Peter “backstage” at The Royal Chapel before the ceremony.
The ceremony itself! Madeleine had personally requested that Peter sing at the wedding. The couple chose “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.”
Peter sings for the royals.
Whisked away from The Royal Chapel by police escort to make his flight!
Waiting for his flight in the VIP Lounge of Sweden’s Arlanda Airport (still in his performance tux!) before his flight to London, followed by flight to NYC.
He made all his connections! Arriving back in NYC.
Tony Awards rehearsal at Radio City, with Hal Prince
Getting ready for the Tonys broadcast, back at The Majestic with Thelma Pollard, Phantom's Make-Up Supervisor.
Backstage with Samantha Hill and Hal Prince
Performing the title number at the Tony Awards!
Backstage with Cyndi Lauper (yes, that’s Thelma popping her head up in the back!)
Backstage with Barrett Foa, Cyndi Lauper, Jake Gyllenhaal and Samantha Hill
And back to normal! Peter after his first performance back in Phantom. Busy week!
