Exclusive! Andrew Lloyd Webber Eyes Superfan Rafael Nadal for The Phantom of the Opera

We’re opening up our minds and letting our fantasies unwind at this news. Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal, who is about to begin his campaign at this year’s U.S. open, is a superfan of…Broadway! More specifically, of one Andrew Lloyd Webber. Nadal recently revealed to Vanity Fair that The Phantom of the Opera makes his spirit start to soar so much that he’s checked out the musical “like seven times.”

What does the legendary composer make of his latest phan? “He would make a wonderful Phantom," Lloyd Webber exclusively commented to Broadway.com, "maybe he can sing!”

Other Great White Way productions on Nadal’s must-see list? “Les Miserables, Mamma Mia!, Lion King…” We’ll happily feast our eyes show you around the Main Stem, Mr. Nadal, if you have any downtime over the next fortnight...

In the meantime, we are using the below video to inspire us dreamcasting Nadal in various other Broadway roles.