Back in the United States she appeared on America’s Got Talent‘s on September 2010 finale episode before that season’s winner was revealed. The soprano was the celebrity guest duetting with ten year old contestant Jackie Evancho.[91]
In parallel, October 1 & 2 2011, she made a special appearance during the finale of The Phantom of the Opera at The Albert Hall; a fully staged production performed at the famous London venue – marking 25 years since the musical received its world premiere. Introduced as his Angel of Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Brightman performed the title song backed by five past, present and future Phantoms. The production front of an audience of 5,500 was broadcast live into cinemas around the globe including in the U.S, around Europe, Canada, Japan and Australia.[106] On October 26, 2013, Sarah made another guest appearance to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway in New York City at the Majestic Theatre.
On September 26, 2012, Sarah released the first track “Angel” from her highly anticipated new album, “Dreamchaser” which was released worldwide in April 2013 and debuted at #1 on the Classical soundscan charts (Canada/US) and #5 (Canada) and #17 (US) on the Billboard Top 200. Brightman’s “Dreamchaser” World Tour, kicked off in China 2013 and touched upon 5 continents and included over 100 concert dates, throughout 2013/2014.
Sarah filmed her “Dreamchaser” In Concert PBS TV special at the legendary George Lucas Stage, Elstree Studios, in London, which aired in September 2013. DVD/Blu Ray of the concert was released in North America, Japan and China in the fall of 2013.
Throughout 2016, Sarah brought her “GALA – An Evening With Sarah Brightman” tour to Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea and Mexico. Not only did Sarah perform many of her Greatest hits with orchestra but she also stepped from behind the microphone and embraced the role of conductor during these performances.
In late 2017, as part of the Royal Christmas Gala tour, Brightman entertained a 22-date tour across Europe. Sarah, together with Gregorian, Mario Frangoulis, Narcis, Fernando Varela and other special guests, performed a festive holiday show with orchestra, in theatres and arenas across the continent.
In February 2018, Sarah joined in on the incredible milestone celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, at the Majestic Theatre. Sarah surprised the sold-out audience with a performance of the title song, supported by phantom Peter Joback during the finale.
In Shanghai, China on June 7th, 2018, Sarah, together with Shanghai Media Group Live and Really Useful Group, announced that she would be joining a team of celebrity judges on the first ever-musical theatre casting TV show, which will be searching for first Chinese Phantom in 2020. The Chinese Phantom who is selected, will not only perform on stage in the Chinese production of The Phantom of the Opera, but also train and even possibly appear in London’s West End or the New York City Broadway production.
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to music and theatre, The University of Hertfordshire, the county in southern England where Sarah was raised, will present her with the degree of Honorary Doctor of Arts (Hon DArt) in September 2018. This honorary award will be conferred during the commencement at the Cathedral and Abbey Church of Saint Alban
Brightman returned to the recording studio in 2016, to begin working on her brand new album ‘HYMN’ with long time producer and collaborator Frank Peterson, which was released on November 9th, 2018 and debuted at #1 on the Classical and Classical crossover Billboard charts. In support of the release, Sarah is engaging in the most adventurous world tour of her career. The critically acclaimed HYMN World tour began in South America in September 2018 and will include over 125 shows, on 5 continents throughout 2021.
On November 15th, 2019, Sarah released her much anticipated “HYMN In Concert” film on DVD, Blu Ray, and Deluxe Special Editions (DVD/CD and Blu Ray/CD). “HYMN: Sarah Brightman In Concert” was captured from the Festspielhaus in the enchanted Bavarian Alps. Conceived and created by Sarah Brightman, Anthony Van Laast (“Mamma Mia”, “Beauty and the Beast”), and Frank Peterson, the two-act performance is a hybrid of a musical film and a large-scale concert production.
On June 18th, 2020, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the Class of 2021 honorees to receive ‘stars’ on the world-renowned Hollywood Walk of Fame. Brightman was chosen from among hundreds of nominations and was honored with a ‘STAR’ in recognition of her outstanding contribution within Live Theatre/Live Performance. Brightman’s ‘STAR’ was unveiled along Hollywood’s most majestic walkway in front of the Pantages Theatre on October 6th, 2022.
On December 20th, 2020 Sarah lit up the holidays with her first ever livestream concert event “A Christmas Symphony” from the historic Christ Church Spitalfields in London, UK. The show saw Sarah breathe new life into a bevy of holiday classics and beautiful festive fan favorites for the season. Together with orchestra, a chorister from Trinity College, Sarah invited special guests Aled Jones (the voice of “The Snowman”), choir Gregorian and also reunited with Andrew Lloyd Webber for a very special performance of “Christmas Dream”, a song written by Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. This holiday classic featured a beautiful new arrangement and was truly a memorable performance.
Sarah also partnered with The Global FoodBanking Network in an effort to fight hunger around the world. Amid the holiday celebrations, millions of people faced hardships from the economic and societal toll of COVID-19. Helping to provide relief to those in need, Sarah supported The Global FoodBanking Network to address food insecurity around the world. The Global FoodBanking Network alleviates hunger by advancing and uniting food banks in more than 40 countries.
During the 2021 holiday season, Sarah took her unforgettable Christmas spectacle “A Christmas Symphony” on the road for the very first time and received rave reviews from both critics and fans alike. Together with orchestra and choir, Sarah engaged in a 17-date US tour which began on November 26th and ended in New Orleans, LA on December 21st, 2021.
In honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee year, on May 27th, 2022, Sarah together with Alfie Boe, the NHS Voices of Care Choir and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, released a new version of the UK’s national anthem, ‘God Save The Queen’ alongside a remastered recording of the anthem sung at Her Majesty’s 1953 coronation service in Westminster Abbey. Proceeds from this unique digital double A-Side single were donated in efforts to support the vital work of the British Red Cross, of which Her Majesty is a Patron.
In October of 2022, Sarah entertained her first exclusive Las Vegas engagement at The Venetian Resort. With this being her ONLY U.S. date of the year, fans traveled from around the world to be enchanted by “A Starlight Symphony…An Evening with Sarah Brightman.” This beautiful new show featured Sarah performing many of her greatest hits with orchestra, choir and special guest Japanese superstar and composer Yoshiki, alongside other guest performers. Following the engagement, “A Starlight Symphony” traveled to Mexico for several concert dates including Mexico City. This was Sarah’s first visit to the region since 2019.
In November/December 2022, Sarah’s holiday tour, “A Christmas Symphony”, travelled internationally to Japan and Southeast Asia and was met with standing ovations and rave reviews. Now an annual tradition, the 2023 “A Christmas Symphony” tour will return to North America for 22 enchanting shows beginning in Laval (Montreal), Quebec on November 21st, concluding on December 20th in Sugar Land, TX.
Beginning in May 2024, Sarah will return to the stage in her first theatrical role in over 3 decades as Norma Desmond in the lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard. The production premiered in Melbourne in May 2024 at the Princess Theatre, followed by a season at the Sydney Opera House in August 2024, receiving glowing reviews and standing ovations.
To close out a busy 2024, Sarah will take her “A Christmas Symphony” tour to 14 new cities in the Western United States and Mexico beginning in Thackerville, OK on November 29th concluding on December 18th in Mexico City, MX.
In February 2025, Sarah continued her role as Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s epic Sunset Boulevard production to sold out performances at The Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Beginning in March 2025, the production will then premiere in select cities throughout China.