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Phantom Of The Opera

Why see Phantom Of The Opera?

See Broadway's longest running show, on tour!

In 1986, Andrew Lloyd Webber unveiled his latest masterpiece, Phantom of the Opera, an electrifying rock musical inspired by Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel. This mesmerizing tale of supernatural romance has captivated audiences and become a cultural phenomenon. As Broadway's longest-running show, this iconic production continues to break records, with an estimated 140 million viewers worldwide.

Experience the magic of Phantom as it enters a new era with a refreshed production set to enthrall audiences across America. Don't miss your chance to witness this legendary show when it comes to your city!

The Paris Opera, 1881...

Hidden in the tunnels deep below the Paris Opera resides a deformed musical genius who stalks the halls and terrorizes the company from the rafters. With his half-covered by his famous white mask, his only happiness comes from tutoring the beautiful, orphaned chorus girl Christine Daae, with whom he has an enduring obsession. Unseen, he teaches the young ingenue to sing 'The Music of the Night.' As her 'Angel of Music', Christine blossoms and steps out of the chorus line onto center stage.

When Christine becomes engaged to another man, the Phantom is driven wild with jealousy and will stop at nothing to have her for himself, even resorting to murder. And so begins a tantalizing tale of forbidden love and supernatural adventure so exciting that over 130 million people worldwide have lost their hearts and minds to the drama.

Did you know?

To achieve the spooky atmosphere of the Phantom's underground lair, the crew use more than 500lbs of dry ice and 10 fog and smoke machines at every performance. Brrrrrr!

Key Information

Audience

Recommended for children aged 10 and older

Run Time

Two hours 30 minutes with one 15-minute intermission

Dates

Finished Jan 14, 2018

Creative

  • Direction by Seth Sklar-Heyn
  • Choreography by Gillian Lynne
  • Choreography recreated and adapted by Chrissie Cartwright
  • Production design by Maria Björnson
  • Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
  • Lyrics by Charles Hart
  • Additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe
  • Book by Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber
  • Orchestrations by David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber
  • Music supervision by Simon Lee
  • Set design adapted by Matt Kinley
  • Costume design by Jill Parker
  • Lighting by Andrew Bridge
  • Sound by Mick Potter

Awards

1988 TONY AWARDS
Best Musical
Director (Hal Prince)
Sets (Maria Bjornson)
Costumes (Maria Bjornson)
Lighting (Andrew Bridge)

1988 DRAMA DESK AWARDS
Best Direction (Hal Prince)
Actor in a Musical (Michael Crawford)
Best Music (Andrew Lloyd Webber)
Best Orchestration (David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber)
Best Scenery (Maria Bjornson)
Best Costumes (Maria Bjornson)
Best Lighting (Andrew Bridge)

1988 OUTER CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS
Best Musical
Best Design (Maria Bjornson)

Reviews

Customer reviews

300 reviews, average rating: (4.2 Stars)

Anonymous

The Phantom of the Opera is the BEST!!!

The Phantom of the Opera is the best show ever. Between the sights, sounds, lighting, actors, and music, it was great. This show is one of the shows that you can go and see over and over agian. I can go on and on about it but, I can't. But the coolest part was the ending. How did they get him off of the stage in that chair in the middle of the stage? The world may never know. ... Read more

victoria traczykowski

amazing

i have seen this show in many places,london,manchester etc. i have seen the film and have the sound track. when i was in new york i had the chance to finally see it on broadway and it was magical. the special effects and the scenery were a show all on their own. the actors made their characters come alive. my husband came along with,under duress i must say, he has never seen a musical in his life,he always leaves the house when ever i put one on but from the minute the curtain went up to the minute it went down he never took his eyes off the stage. for him to do that shows how amazing this show was. job well done. ... Read more

Laura

I wish there were more stars to give this play

I have seen this play about 6 times and I will reach 8 by the end of the month. It is my favorite play. The current cast is wonderful. Howard Mcgillin portrays a bit of an angry Phantom, but yet when he sings Music of the Night he sounds like an angel. Jennifer Hope Wills adds a youthful twist to Christine. She can hold her high notes very well. Her eyes are full of passion. Think of Me has never sounded better. Michael Shawn Lewis, my all time favorite Raoul, is still wonderful. His lines in the auction scene are so heartfelt and moving. All I Ask of You has so much love in it. I recommend going to the stage door after the play. Just turn right when you leave the theater, turn right on the first street. Wall to 45th and turn right. Go to the two big grey doors after the Milford and wait. The actors are so nice. Some children may be frightened at this performance, because of the way Howard plays the role...and the lights and loud music. So don't take a kid that cries during movies. ... Read more
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