LOVE NEVER DIES returns to the West End in star-studded concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic Love Never Dies returns to London’s West End this summer in a star-studded concert at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Directed by Shaun Kerrison and accompanied by the 27-piece London Musical Theatre Orchestra, Broadway legend Norm Lewis (Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Concert, Jesus Christ Superstar) stars as The Phantom after a hugely successful run as the first African-American Phantom in the Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera, with Celinde Schoenmaker (Guys & Dolls, Rocketman) starring alongside him as Christine, following her appearance in London’s West End for the 30th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera. Further casting and creatives are to be announced.

Norm Lewis said: “My love for Andrew's Love Never Dies meant this was the quickest yes, the moment I was asked! I am honoured to don the iconic Phantom mask yet again, and continue the story of a character that forever changed my life.  And to perform it at the famous Theatre Royal Drury Lane?  There's nothing greater. I cannot wait to be reconnected with the London audiences!”

Described by The Daily Telegraph as “one of the greatest of all Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musicals”, Love Never Dies returns to the story of The Phantom of the Opera 10 years after the Phantom’s disappearance from the Paris Opera House. Escaped to a new life in New York, he has finally found a place for his music to soar. All that is missing is his love – Christine Daaé. In a final bid to win her back, the Phantom lures Christine, her husband, and their young son Gustave to America to perform one final time. As old wounds are reopened and forgotten memories unlocked, The Phantom sets out to prove that, indeed, Love Never Dies.

A closed pre-sale (via sign-up) starts on 26 May, with a general on-sale to follow in due course. You can sign up for pre-sale, released today, here.