Phantom of the Opera, The
Tonight belongs to PHANTOM. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash musicalization of the Gaston Leroux novel won the 1988 Tony Award for Best Musical and has played to over 80 million people in 25 countries in 124 cities around the world since its first performance. Celebrating 20 years as Broadway's most haunting love story.
Majestic Theatre
247 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Genre: Musical
Be seduced by the longest-running musical in Broadway history, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Be swept away by the luscious score and dazzled by the majestic spectacle in this romance about a beautiful singer and the mysterious stranger who longs for her. Millions of theatre-goers have been haunted by his song, but tonight he’s waiting for you.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera has played to over 80 million people in 25 countries in 124 cities around the world since its first performance. The New York production alone has enchanted over 12 million audience members in its over 20 year run and has long held the title of the most successful stage musical of all time.
In The Phantom of the Opera, a young singer, Christine, is charmed by a mysterious specter who haunts the Paris Opera House. After triumphing onstage through the Phantom’s teachings, Christine reunites with her childhood friend, Raoul – and romance blossoms. But the Phantom is not about to release the ingénue he’s come to love from his hypnotic spell. Now is the time to experience the timeless music, the mystery and the man behind the mask – The Phantom of the Opera.
Creative Team
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Andrew Lloyd Webber - Book, Music, Orchestration
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Gillian Lynne - Choreography
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Maria Björnson - Costume and Scenic Design
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Harold Prince - Director
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Andrew Bridge - Lighting Design
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Charles Hart - Lyrics
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Martin Levan - Sound Design