Andrew Lloyd Weber’s ‘Love Never Dies: Phantom Returns’ Kids Casting Call
Auditions for children
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Love never dies
The phantom returns
Children’s casting
International tour
Score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater,
Book by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Glenn Slater, Ben Elton and Frederick Forsyth
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Love Never Dies’ is launching its international tour in China this autumn. The year is 1907. It is 10 years after he disappears from the Paris opera house, the phantom has escaped to a new life in New York where he lives amongst the screaming joy rides and freak shows of coney island. In this new electrically-charged world, he has finally found a place for his music to soar. All that is missing is his love – Christine Daaé.
Christine is struggling in an ailing marriage with Raoul. She accepts an invitation to travel to new york and perform at a renowned opera house. In a final bid to win back her love, the phantom lures Christine, her husband, and their young son Gustave from Manhattan; to the glittering and glorious world of coney island, not knowing what is in store for them…
We are looking for: Gustave
- Playing age 10 years old, small and slight. He has a mysterious darker, mischievous quality.
- He needs a stunning pure vocal – boy soprano – a genuine chorister sound.
- We are looking for 6 boys to share the role, in two teams, on a schedule to be confirmed.
- For practical reasons, boys must live within one hour’s travel of central London. Please do not suggest children who live outside this area.
Auditions in London – Tuesday 6th and Thursday 8th June 2023
Three children will be alternating in China for two months of performances. They will then return to the UK. New performers will join the tour every two months.
Dates for the first cycle only:
- Rehearsals commence 28th august 2023
- Travel to China 3rd september 2023
- First performance 28th September 2023 in Shanghai
Contract end after two months – exact dates TBC.
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