Andrew Lloyd Webber's long awaited new show "Love Never Dies" makes its World Premiere in London at the Adelphi Theatre on March 9, 2010, followed by a run in New York beginning Nov. 11 and then heading to Australia in 2011.

The original London cast will feature Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess, (pictured) who have previously played the title role and Christine in the London and Las Vegas incarnations of "The Phantom of the Opera."

"Love Never Dies" also stars Niamh Perry (Fleck), Adam Pearce (Squelch) and Jami Reid-Quarrell (Gangle), along with Derek Andrews, Dean Chisnall, Helen Dixon, Lucie Downer, Paul Farrell, Charlene Ford, Chris Gage, Lucy van Gasse, Celia Graham, Simon Ray Harvey, Jack Horner, Erin Anna Jameson, Pip Jordan, Jessica Kirton, Louise Madison, Janet Mooney, Colette Morrow, Tam Mutu, Ashley Nottingham, Tom Oakley, Mark Skipper, Jonathan Stewart, Tim Walton, and Annette Yeo. The creative team includes: director Jack O'Brien, lyricist Glenn Slater, choreographer Jerry Mitchell and music supervisor Gareth Valentine.

"Love Never Dies" continues the story of "The Phantom" who has moved from his lair in the Paris Opera House to haunt the fairgrounds of Coney Island, far across the Atlantic. Set ten years after the mysterious disappearance of "The Phantom" from Paris, this show is a rollercoaster ride of obsession and intrigue in which music and memory can play cruel tricks and "The Phantom" sets out to prove that, indeed, "Love Never Dies."

"The Phantom of the Opera", based on the French novel by Gaston Leroux, has been a worldwide success,seen by more than 100 million people and making it the single most successful entertainment entity in history.

The show has been translated into 15 languages and has played in over 25 different countries, including China, Brazil, Poland and Korea.

"The Phantom of the Opera" opened at Her Majesty's Theatre in London on October 9, 1986 starring Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford and celebrated its 23rd London birthday October 9, 2009. "The Phantom of the Opera" has won a staggering 50 awards worldwide, while global album sales currently stand at more than 40 million copies.

ABOUT RAMIN KARIMLOO--

Karimloo will create the role of "The Phantom" in "Love Never Dies," having already played the role to great acclaim in "The Phantom of the Opera" in London. Ramin's other stage credits include starring as 'Enjolras' in "Les Misérables" in the West End, 'Chris' in the UK tour of "Miss Saigon" and 'Artie Green' in the UK tour of "Sunset Boulevard". Ramin also played 'Raoul' in the West End production of "The Phantom of the Opera", as well as the role of 'Christine's Father' in Joel Schumacher's film, making him the only actor to play all three of 'Christine's' loves.

ABOUT SIERRA BOGGESS--

Sierra Boggess will create the role of "Christine" in "Love Never Dies." Sierra made her Broadway debut creating the lead role of 'Ariel' in Disney's "The Little Mermaid", receiving both Drama League and Drama Desk Award nominations and a Broadway.com Audience Award for "Favourite Breakthrough Performance." She also understudied the role of 'Cosette' in the U.S. national tour of "Les Misérables". In 2007 Sierra was handpicked by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Hal Prince to originate the role of 'Christine' in the brand new production of "Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular". "Love Never Dies" marks Sierra's West End debut.

For More Information Log On To www.loveneverdies.com.

OTHER ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER NEWS

Will Andrew Lloyd Webber buy London's legendary Abbey Road Studios? The Tony-winning composer, who will premiere his "Phantom of the Opera" sequel "Love Never Dies" in London March 9, wants to snap up the property made famous by the Beatles, according to U.K.'s "The Daily Telegraph."

"He is very interested in buying the studios," a spokesman for Webber told "The Telegraph." "He first recorded there in 1967 with Tim Rice.

Webber has since recorded most of his musicals there, from "Jesus Christ Superstar" to "Love Never Dies." The composer, known for his long career of musical hits such as "Cats," "The Phantom of the Opera," "Evita" and many more, is reportedly worth an estimated $1,150 million.

Speaking of Rice, "The Telegraph" is reporting that Lloyd Webber's collaborator on the musicals "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Evita," also has his eye on Abbey Road. The lyricist told the paper that he also wants to save the studios, but that he had not been in contact with Lloyd Webber about the matter.

It has been widely reported that EMI wants to sell the recording studio where the Beatles made many of their albums, including Abbey Road, which features on its cover an iconic photo of the fab four crossing the street in front of the studios. EMI has not confirmed that Abbey Road is for sale, but former Beatle Paul McCartney and others have spoken openly about the need to save it.

TICKETS ON SALE FOR GREEN DAY'S "AMERICAN IDIOT"

Tickets are now available for the Broadway premiere of Green Day's "American Idiot." The rock musical, featuring songs from the Grammy Award-winning punk trio's award-winning album of the same name, begins performances at the St. James Theatre on March 24. Opening night is April 20. The production will be directed by Michael Mayer ("Spring Awakening").

"American Idiot" arrives on Broadway following its sold-out world premiere at San Francisco's Berkeley Repertory Theatre. The production follows the exhilarating journey of a new generation of young Americans as they struggle to find meaning in a post 9/11 world, punctuated by Green Day's electrifying score.

This high-octane show includes every song from the acclaimed album "American Idiot" (including "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" and "Wake Me Up When September Ends"), as well as several songs from the band's three-time Grammy-nominated new release, "21st Century Breakdown."

Featured in the cast of "American Idiot" is Tony Award winner John Gallagher Jr., Tony nominee Stark Sands, Michael Esper, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Christina Sajous, Mary Faber and Tony Vincent. Others include: Declan Bennett, Andrew Call, Gerard Canonico, Miguel Cervantes, Joshua Henry, Van Hughes, Brian Charles Johnson, Joshua Kobak, Lorin Latarro, Omar Lopez-Cepero, Leslie McDonel, Chase Peacock, Theo Stockman, Ben Thompson, Alysha Umphress, Aspen Vincent and Libby Winters.

"American Idiot" features choreography by Steven Hoggett, orchestrations by Tony winner Tom Kitt, scenic design by Tony nominee Christine Jones, costume design by Andrea Lauer, lighting design by two-time Tony winner Kevin Adams, sound design by Brian Ronan and video design by Darrel Maloney.

For tickets and more info log on to www.americanidiotonbroadway.com.

Editor's Note: Some information used in this report obtained from Broadway Playbill press releases.