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Why see Phantom Of The Opera?

See Broadway's longest running show, on tour!

In 1986, Andrew Lloyd Webber opened his newest hit, the powerful and haunting Phantom of the Opera, an electronic rock musical based on Gaston Leroux's 1910 book of the same name. The sweeping supernatural romance has since gone on to capture the public's imagination and embed itself in popular culture. As Broadway's longest running show, this Eighties juggernaut is still breaking records and is estimated to have been seen by 140million people worldwide.

Join Phantom as it moves into a new era, with an updated production that is ready to thrill audiences across America when it hits your town!

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 Sep 30, 2018

Cast

Derrick Dee as The Phantom 
Eva Tavares as Christine Daae 
Emma Grimsley as Christine Daae (from August 7)
Jordan Craig as Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny
Trista Moldovan as Carlotta Giudicelli
David Benoit as Monsieur Firmin
Rob Lindley as Monsieur Andre
Susan Moiz as Madame Giry
Phumzile Sojola as Ubaldo Piangi
SarahGrace Mariani as Meg Giry

Creative

Book: Richard Stilgoe and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber
Music: Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics: Charles Hart, Richard Stilgoe
Director: Laurence Connor
Choreographer: Gillian Lynne

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)

Charity

IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!

I went to New York for the first time with my freshmen class in summer '06 and we saw the show. IT WAS AMAZING!!! I had never seen anything of "The Phantom of the Opera" prior to the show. But that Sunday when I got back home, I went and bought the 2004 movie, a week later I got the movie soundtrack, and then a week after that I got the special edition CD. I even read the book! I would recommend this show to anyone who is visting New York. My seats were in the very last row on the balcony and I still enjoyed the show!!! I give "The Phantom of the Opera" five stars!!! ... Read more

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

Scott

A MUST SEE

My wife and I just returned from New York and I have to tell you this show is a must see , even for the big burley guys like me. It made me see a different side of my own relationship. I truley must say that show was the best I have seen. McGillin as the Phantom is a perfect match. I will see it again soon. The live music was outstanding !!! ... Read more

News

The Phantom of the Opera Welcomes A New Christine

The Phantom of the Opera Welcomes A New Christine

News Desk, June 19th, 2019
Andrew Lloyd Webber's megahit The Phantom of the Opera will welcome a new title player in August. Emma Grimsley, who has been understudying the role for two years, will be stepping into the role of Christine Daae full time from August 7....
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The Phantom of the Opera Welcomes A New Christine

The Phantom of the Opera Welcomes A New Christine
News Desk, June 19th, 2019
Andrew Lloyd Webber's megahit The Phantom of the Opera will welcome a new title player in August. Emma Grimsley, who has been understudying the role for two years, will be stepping into the role of Christine Daae full time from August 7....
Read more

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