The Phantom of the Opera has extended its booking period at His Majesty’s Theatre in London through October 2027, and producer Cameron Mackintosh has announced three new principal cast members. The news follows the production’s 40th anniversary celebrations.
From Monday, November 23, 2026, Kimberly Blake will join the cast as Carlotta, Kate Graham as Madame Giry and Luke Kempner as Monsieur Andre. Ashley Gilmour will also return as Raoul, joining the current company, which includes Jordan Donica as the Phantom, Beatrice Penny-Toure as Christine Daae, Matt Bateman as Piangi, Ian Pirie as Monsieur Firmin and Millie Lyon as Meg.
A Landmark Anniversary
The announcement follows the production’s 40th anniversary gala performance on October 9, 2026, at His Majesty’s Theatre, its original London home. Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman joined the current company on stage for a special curtain call, alongside other performers who have appeared in the musical over the past four decades.
Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical has played since 1986, reaching audiences in 229 cities across 54 territories and 23 languages. The production has also extended its booking period at His Majesty’s Theatre to October 2027.
The Show That Never Leaves
The Phantom is the longest-running show in West End history, and the extension takes its London run past 41 years. The new cast members join a production that has become a permanent fixture of the London theatre landscape, with the anniversary company performing until November 21, 2026, before the new principals take over. The anniversary cast was led by Broadway star Jordan Donica as the Phantom and Beatrice Penny-Toure as Christine Daae, with Rhys Whitfield returning as Raoul and Sierra Boggess, one of the show’s most beloved Christines, returning as Carlotta. Tickets for the extended run are on sale now.
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