Broadway
‘Phantom of The Opera’ John Owen-Jones Taking Over Jean Valjean in ‘Les Miz’ on Broadway
Alfie Boe Leaving ‘Les Miserables:’ Replacing Tony Yazbeck as JM Barrie in ‘Finding Neverland’
Tony Yazbeck is stepping down from his lead role as J.M Barrie in Finding Neverland, and that means Alfie Boe will be stepping up to dance with the bear. John Owen-Jones (Phantom of the Opera) will be taking over Boe’s role as in Jean Valjean in Les Miserables. ‘Hamilton’ Loses Top Spot to ‘The Lion King’ Following Grammy Win; Tickets Pricier Than Ever
After a rapid climb to the top and a surge of popularity following a major Grammy win on February 15, Hamilton has been dethroned by The Lion King for the top spot for gross ticket sales on Broadway. Wicked, Aladdin, and The Book of Mormon hold the respective number 3, 4, and 5 positions