Franc D’Ambrosio’s Debut of New Musical in London Postponed Due to Covid

Franc D’Ambrosio was cast in the role of “Pluto” in the world premiere of ORFEUS: A House Music Opera! at The Young Vic Theatre in London.  Rehearsals began March 1, 2020 for this unique production, set in the near future and blurring the lines of opera, house music and theatre in a timeless version of Ovid’s legend.  Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright with words, music and libretto by award-winning baritone Nmon Ford, the musical was scheduled to run from April 11 – May 30, 2020 but was canceled due to the Covid shutdown.  The show will be rescheduled at a later date.

Phantom Star Franc D’Ambrosio Knighted by Italian Government

On February 3, 2020, Franc D’Ambrosio was honored at a special knighting ceremony hosted by Italy’s Consulate General Lorenzo Ortona in San Francisco.  The bestowment was presented by order of the President of the Republic of Italy, Sergio Mattarella. Franc was formally given the title Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia (Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy), the highest honor the Italian government can bestow on an expatriate. 

Feinstein’s at the Nikko Welcomes Franc D’Ambrosio for Two Sold-Out Performances

From stage to screen, Franc D’Ambrosio has entertained audiences around the world. Best known for his record-breaking run as the title character in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, seen by over five million theatre-goers, Franc has appeared on film (The Godfather III) and concert stages throughout the North America, Asia, South America and Europe.

Franc D’Ambrosio Participates in Exploration of Emotion and Music in Dyslexia

Franc D’Ambrosio was a special guest at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s The Other Side of the Brain: Exploring Emotion and Music in Dyslexia, presented in cooperation with the UCSF Memory and Aging Center and the Global Brain Health Institute on February 4.

The Four Phantoms In Concert To Appear at the 2020 Bermuda Music Festival

The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts is pleased to announce its theme for the 45th Annual Bermuda Festival, from January 17 – March 14, 2020: “Come Together”. Festival Chairman, David Skinner explained the thinking behind it: “We wanted a theme that would reflect unity and collaboration.In an increasingly polarized world, we recognize the power of the performing arts in bringing people together and we thought this theme would be timely and would convey that message.”

The Four Phantoms In Concert will perform at the festival on February 7-8, 2020. Please check back for more details.

Go to http://bermudafestival.org to learn more about the festival.

Warren Gerds/Critic at Large: Review: ‘The Four Phantoms in Concert’ stirs cheers in Oshkosh

In a golden past on just the right evenings, singer-friends would take turns wrapping their lustrous voices around favorite songs and arias in an alcove of a white-linen restaurant in Milwaukee. Maybe they were still “on” from having just performed in a musical or operetta at a nearby theater. Or maybe they were singing simply for the sheer pleasure and love of it.

D'Ambrosio, The Son of the God Father Returns to Teatro Massimo

Franc was welcomed back to Palermo, Italy, as the honored guest and featured performer for a special concert celebrating the 30th anniversary of the filming of Godfather III on July 11, 2019. He also made a special visit to Il Teatro Massimo, where he performed the operatic scenes from La Cavalleria Rusticana in the film.

Singer and Actor Franc D’Ambrosio to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award in Cannes

Global Short Film Awards Festival director Andres Aquino is delighted to announce that actor and philanthropist Franc D’Ambrosio(star of Broadway’s Phantom of the Opera, The Godfather III, more) will receive a special Lifetime Achievement award during the GSF Awards Gala at the Intercontinental Carlton, Cannes, France on Saturday May 19, 2018.

The Phantom chooses his Christine — and Raoul — at WCCC's Taylor campus

Life imitated art as the Phantom, or Franc D’Ambrosio, chose his own Christine — and Raoul — from master class participants Nov. 10 at Wayne County Community College’s Taylor campus.

The two finalists, Tom Butwin of Troy and Taylor Towers of Trenton, sang a cameo duet from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera” during Franc D’Ambrosio’s Nov. 11 concert. Lara Semetko of Grosse Ile Township also was chosen to sing, performing a non-Phantom song at the concert.

To the Opera via Hollywood: a Phantom’s journey

Brilliant, versatile, spiritual, funny and generous. Franc D’Ambrosio, an artist with a thousand faces, hidden for over 2,600 performances behind the shadow of the most fascinating and obscure mask of the theater musical, The Phantom of the Opera. D’Ambrosio’s resume also includes an Academy Award nominated film, an Emmy Award Nominated television show, a four time Tony Award nominated Broadway show, two Grammy Considerations, and a National Theatre Award Nomination.

 

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