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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 Apr 20, 2019

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)

Pete of the Opera

Exceeded my expectations

Brilliant show. Understudy Emily G was very talented. Phantom, Oliver was excellent. Set was cool. Lighting and shadows was clever. Orchestra, brilliant. This is my thiird time seeing Phantom,. I rank this right up there with the Toronto production in the 90s ... Read more

Diana

Best musical ever.

Phantom of the opera is the best musical to ever hit the broadway stage. From the first word I was captivied by the whole thing. The characters, the plotline, the set, and most importantly, the MUSIC. This is by far Andrew Lloyd Webber's most ingenius creation, and if you are in London, Las Vegas or NYC, you are making the biggest mistake of your life not to see it. I've seen it four times live, and everytime is a whole new expierence in itself. I had great seats both times in NYC [other times were in London and Vegas]. I wouldn't take children under 5 years to see the show. Some parts a little dark, not very but a little. Kids 8 and under, it might just go over their heads. This is the best show on broadway, and everyone should see it at least once in their lifetime! It's absolutely fantastic!!! ... Read more

Stefanie

Best Broadway Show By Far

I asked my parents for tickets to PotO for my tenth birthday, after receiving "The Best of Andrew Lloyd Weber" CD as a Christmas gift and falling in love with the music, specifically Music of the Night. I am now 21, and have seen Phantom of the Opera every year for my birthday since then, as well as other special occasions. I have seen other musicals, most of the critically acclaimed ones, and to date, none have ever come close to the emotional attachment I have to Phantom. I learned something new, caught something different, every time I saw it. I find myself quietly singing along. The sets are amazing, the theatre itself is amazing, and the music is unforgettable. If you haven't seen Phantom yet, you are missing out. This play is brilliant, timeless, and stunning. Hands down the best musical ever, and the best Broadway show ever. Do yourself a favor and get tickets, you will be so happy. It is a truly magical experience for patrons of all ages. ... Read more
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