Each apostle has his own classic rock style, and among the performers in the concert-style premiere are former Anthrax guitarist Dan Spitz and singer Sophia Ramos, who plays Mary Magdelene. Broadway veterans in the cast include Ron Bohmer (at right in photo), Jeremy Kushnier and Lawrence Clayton. The 12tells the story of the apostles after Jesus' death. Berg (at center in the photo) wrote the music and lyrics, and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan ( The Kentucky Cycle author is pictured at left) crafted the book and additional lyrics to piece that is described as beginning 'where Jesus Christ Superstar left off.'

The more ambitious venture, the world premiere of a rock-style musical titled The 12, has its one-night-only debut at 8 p.m. Thursday in the larger Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale.

The beloved story and thrilling score (with songs like 'Music of the Night,' 'All I Ask Of You' and 'Masquerade') will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this Phantom one of the largest productions now on tour.Showman and composer-lyricist Neil Berg will be one busy guy over the next 10 days, as he's opening not one but two productions in Fort Lauderdale. The production, overseen by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh, boasts many exciting special effects - including the show's legendary chandelier. This breathtaking production features a brilliant new scenic design by Paul Brown, Tony Award-winning original costume design by Maria Bjornson, lighting design by Tony Award winner Paule Constable, new choreography by Scott Ambler, and new staging by director Laurence Connor.

Be part of the magic when Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera makes a triumphant return to Fort Lauderdale as part of its North American Tour.

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