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In aria, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera begs his reluctant muse "surrender to the music of the night."

Andrew Lloyd Webber's adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera is the most popular musical to hit the stage. Over 11 million people have been to see the Broadway production alone. The touring production and the London production often perform to sold-out crowds.

Thoughts on why the 2004 film of "The Phantom of the Opera" did not profit in its theatrical run, in response to a fellow fan's article.

This article reviews, and lists, the best that classic horror movies have to offer. Take a few Saturday nights and enjoy a horror movie classic. Don't forget to scream!

I love musicals. Yes, I love them, and I know most of the songs by heart. I will merrily sing along and bother everybody else around me. And that is probably why it is a good idea for me to buy the musicals I like and watch them when no one else is around.

If they loved the show then get them these.

I passed it by countless times at the video store, assuming it was a Phantom of the Opera rip-off on the camp level of Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park. Now that I've seen it, I wish I could go back in time...

This really is a fantastic show. I wouldn't recommend it to little kids, though. GREAT date show!

American Idol's golden boy, David Archuleta, received rave reviews from audience and judges singing a tune by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Although American director Martin Scorsese, who was finally awarded the Oscar for Best Director this year, is known primarily for his fiction films, his documentaries are just as rich and compelling.

David Cook did not fail to impress me once again during Andrew Lloyd Webber week. He sang "Music of the Night" from 'The Phantom of the Opera.' He brought his usual rock edge to the song and complemented it with vocals that were flawless.

The free concerts this year at the Petrillo Music Shell promise millions of Taste of Chicago-goers a delicious, musical treat. To whet your appetite, here's a fun look at every majo act on the 2007 lineup for the annual Grant Park extravaganza.

Slated to appear in theatres March 2007, previews for the movie adaptation of Frank Miller's "300" have already appeared all across the web. Will it be a blockbuster hit or a sinker?

A send up of the fifth Harry Potter movie to refresh the memories of the film franchise before the sixth movie "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

A review of the new Dario Argento film MOTHER OF TEARS: THE THIRD MOTHER

Both Broadway and the 1970's are coming to MTV soon with a remake of "Rocky Horror Picture Show." While sounding initially like a potential flop, it'll likely be a smash thanks to a new renaissance in the genre of horror musical in movies and the stage...

During Andrew Lloyd Webber week, David Cook demonstrates why "the Davids" and Carly Smithson are front-runners.

In the 1930s and 1940s, there was no greater a makeup artist in movies than Jack Pierce; in June of 2000, several dozen craftspeople from Hollywood gathered to pay tribute to the man and his work - all working pro bono.

Romance comes wrapped in many different packages. Does it matter if they sport ribbons or bows? Or is it the thought that counts the most?

Princes William and Harry organize and hold concert in Wembley Stadium to Celebrate Princess Diana's life.

Can David Cook really get any better. He can even rock Broadway. Which he proved this week on American Idol.

Read why hundreds of fans find this actor incredibly irresistible! Find out how to become part of the Gerry Butler Phenomenon!

Broadway Music Night on American Idol

On American Idol, David Archuleta sings Andrew Loyd Webber's "Think of Me" (Phantom of the Opera).

This spring, visions of "Phantom of the Opera" will dance in certain fans' heads as the music genre is in again.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's epic musical The Phantom of the Opera has been brought to the big screen for the first time ever.

This is a review of the Sarah Brightman - Diva: The Singles Collection CD. Sarah Brightman is one of the most famous singers currently performing.

An overview of the ninth elimination show of this season of DWTS.

A review of the Ultimate Angelic Operatic Coloratura Soprano and one of the greatest voices in the world today - Sarah Brightman.

Two theaters together have dominated much of the history of theater in Boston, MA This year they open again with schedules that demonstrate the diversity they provide for theater lovers in Boston, MA

The Iron Maidens are an all-female tribute to the music and live spectacle of Iron Maiden. Each band member took the time to answer a few questions about life in a tribute band, how the band came together and what they set out to accomplish in music.

Broadway is full of musicals and I was fortunate to see a few of them. Here are my top ten favorites of all time.

My choice of the top ten Broadway musicals of all time.

The four-part series that offers an overview of the history of horror in cinema and the impact societal changes have had on this genre. In this installment, the early cinema and 1930s classic Universal Pictures horror movies are examined.

The Iron Maidens are an all-female tribute to the music and live spectacle of Iron Maiden. Each band member took the time to answer a few questions about life in a tribute band, how the band came together and what they set out to accomplish in music.

The Iron Maidens are an all-female tribute to the music and live spectacle of Iron Maiden. Each band member took the time to answer a few questions about life in a tribute band, how the band came together and what they set out to accomplish in music.

The live-action movie musical may be on the cusp of a new golden era with the more sincere musical and the darker musical seeming to have their own successful niches. "My Fair Lady" may be a combination of the two that's the stuff of Oscar...

"Across the Universe," a movie musical based on the songs of The Beatles, is condensed into a Cliff Notes script so you don't have to watch that movie.

The 300 will hit theaters in March. This article previews and the movie and examines the historical event that the movie portrays.

My review of the Hairspray show at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City, New York on March 18, 2007.

"Diva" is everything a young adult book should be - stimulating, suspenseful, and inspiring, with just the perfect touch of romance.

A look at the Sarah Brightman

This year celebrities and debutantes alike are sporting more pearls than any other piece of jewelry. Rising again in popularity, Hollywood's elite are wearing and showing off their finest pieces.

The horror movie industry has taken a turn that has, in my opinion, taken all of the fun out of horror movies. When did torture become fun?

Five questions for horror expert Iloz Zoc about the genre.

Some horror films aren't given enough of a run. Here's a few fright flicks screaming out loudly for more sequels or remakes.

Forget, if you can, the disappointment you probably felt with the ponderous political scheming of Episode I: The Phantom Menace or the somewhat less-than-impressive rebel-without-a-cause portrayal of Anakin Skywalker in Episode II: Attack of the Clones.

It has some great visuals but offers little to the imagination and very little in terms of dramatic storytelling.

Carly Smithson fell to the Phantom this week on American Idol.

Wicked is touring and has been setting up shop several places. However, the Chicago version is worth looking for and planning a trip for.

Jack Pierce created history's most distinguished screen characters from 1926-1964 when he served as a makeup creator and artist; he created the most legendary monsters in cinema, from the original Frankenstein Monster, Mummy, Bride of Frankenstein, Ygor, and Wolf Man.

Good customer service is not yet extinct. Word is, exceptional customer service, though rare, still exists to this day. I have spoken to over a dozen people and compiled a list of the best companies for customer service.

All the different parodies done of the Universal monsters have probably been a huge factor in why I start snickering today when hearing Bela Lugosi uttering "Children of the night...what music they make" or Boris Karloff's "good...bad" differentiation to the blind gypsy...

Everyone has a favorite number - a few even have a hated number they try to avoid. But what if a single number seemed to be at the center of your entire life, repeatedly popping up in a strange pattern? Such is the topic of Jim Carrey's new movie.

my choice of the top ten female singers of all time

A review of the DVD for the Doctor Who adventure, The Talons of Weng Chiang.

New York City has such a variety of shows you can pick and choose for your Holiday celebration.

The second part of my article about all the theaters on Broadway, their history and some of the shows that have played there.

The men of Hollywood still out earn the women, in front of, and behind the camera.

If you've played the game, you know how unusual the story is. The music goes with the game very well.

Although the theatre can be rewarding, the true form of entertainment is film.

Writer and director Paul Andrew Williams is best known for the electrifying success of his first movie, London to Brighton, but fails to measure up this go around.

This short piece is about a work of art housed in the Birmingham Museum of Art. Beale Street by William Christenberry is an abstract depiction an actual road in Memphis, Tenn. This painting is a glimpse a the poor south after the Civil Rights Movement.

The "Fantasticks" dominates the record books for off Broadway hits. It's also a favorite around the country and around the world.

A research paper analyzing the effects of pop culture on opera and vice versa; opera is turning into a more commercial art today and "the fat lady" we all cherish is disappearing.

A collection of great classic horror flicks that make investing in the Netflix Roku worth the price.

For most travelers, a visit to New York City includes a trip to a Broadway show. For some of us, Broadway is the best reason for a trip to the Big Apple. Ready to go? Here's the scoop on finding the best ticket prices and the best seats.

These three theaters provide different experiences. There is one for you depending on your preferences. Attend all three of them to see what the Phoenix, Arizona area theaters have to offer theatergoers.

Perhaps most people who watch the reality tv show The Bachelorette, thought DeAnna Pappas was going to choose Jason. Instead, DeAnna Pappas found her soulmate for life in Jesse Csincsak - the professional snowboarder. Go ahead DeAnna - get wild and crazy while you can!

"Dreamgirls," based on the hit Broadway play from the 1980's, has finally made it to the big screen thanks to Bill Condon, who wrote "Chicago" and is the writer/director of "Gods and Monsters" and "Kinsey."

Taking on the great risk of transferring stage to screen, Nicholas Hynter finds solace in an original cast that take on their roles with an almost natural ease.

Penache and class clash as Andrea Sachs chooses which career and ideological paths to follow. Streep, Tucci and Hathaway shine, so with excellent acting and production all round, David Frankel's film is destined to be in Academy Award contention.

Syesha Mercado proves that even if she isn't the nest American Idol that she has some Tony's in her future.

This is a short list of my favorite quotes from romance movies and my explanation for why they are all so wonderful.

Including a tiny recap of the eliminations from Group 4 of 40 and of the first half of the Top 20. I can only take so much, y'know.

The longest running theatrical release in film history, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is still playing in theaters across the country 30 years later. Already claiming the title of "cult classic" is the soon-to-be-released film, REPO! The Genetic Opera.

Free pumpkin carving patterns abound on the web. If you're looking for something unusual and unique you're sure to find a template that suits your style on one of these sites.

Whether you love drama or comedy, children themes or adult themes, you will find the perfect Broadway Musical for you within the top ten musicals of all time.

With Halloween coming up, masks and masquerades are out and about--but where does the "Masquerade Ball" come from?

Talky, full of political intrigue, and not warmly embraced by most fans, The Phantom Menace is still a good beginning to the six-Episode saga

There are many good habits a jobless person can develop. I'd rather focus on the bad habits. Being bad is just as much work as being good, you know!

Often overlooked in the past, 300 has propelled this Scottish born actor into the beginnings of super-stardom.

AN INSIDE TAKE ON THE INFAMOUS ZODIAC KILLER

Halloween was never a big deal in my house. It always seemed like a lot of trouble for little payoff and you don't even get a day off.

The monetary backing a theatre or group has designates the type of stage it can play on and even the area of London in which it will be performed, delegating more controversial pieces to the fringe.

The Abbott & Costello Meet Halloween haunted house puts the comedy duo up against all the great old Universal horror movie characters within a completely black and white setting.

I'm in my second childhood since the BBC resurrected Doctor Who, the world's longest-running sci-fi TV series, in 2004. Hereby announcing the following unordered ten (okay, eleven) stories to be the greatest "Doctor Who" stories ever spun.

Covers a couple of famous places and some not so famous destinations that could fill your day or two in the City of lights.

I'm a big movie fan. I love the old black and white films as much as I love the new movies coming out. If you are like me and spend more money on DVD's than on food each month, you soon realize there has to be a better way.

This Irish actor has played such epic roles as Julius Caesar and Albert Camus, but he is just at home in the world of Persuasion and Jane Eyre, or maybe he might take a turn in such big Hollywood movies as Munich and The Road To Perdition.

Art is a great creative outlet for many people, but not so many become famous for what they do. The few that do become famous have a chance to be seen in museums, books and so much more.

Feel like a moviegoer in the 1920s at the Silent Film Concert Series at the McKinney Performing Arts Center.

The Voices

These horror movies are available for free download online since they are in the public domain.