The Phantom of the Opera
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Based on the 1910 horror novel by Gaston Leroux, which has been adapted into countless films, The Phantom of the Opera follows a deformed composer who haunts the grand Paris Opera House. Sheltered from the outside world in an underground cavern, the lonely, romantic man tutors and composes operas for Christine, a gorgeous young soprano star-to-be. As Christine’s star rises, and a handsome suitor from her past enters the picture, the Phantom grows mad, terrorizing the opera house owners and company with his murderous ways. Still, Christine finds herself drawn to the mystery man. Audiences agree—The Phantom of the Opera is Broadway’s longest-running hit. Ever.
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Phantom rules! It remains as fresh and spectacular as ever. Andrew Lloyd Webber's score has a visceral tug more than almost any score written in the past 20 years. Beautiful and romantic, I have to tip my hat: The Phantom of the Opera has aged divinely.
Review by Roma Torre from NY1
Phantom still delivers the goods! Judging by sheer invention, emotional punch and onstage talent, the venerable blockbuster still beats out almost all of the shippersnappers currently on Broadway. Maria Bjornson's flamboyant gothic design and Harold Prince's fantastical staging still have the gleam of finely polished professionalism.
Review by Jason Zinoman from The New York Times
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Cast
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The Phantom
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Christine
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Raoul
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Christine (at certain performances)
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Carlotta
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Madame Giry
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Meg Giry
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Monsieur André
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Monsieur Firmin
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Piangi
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MusicAndrew Lloyd Webber
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LyricsCharles Hart
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BookRichard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber
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DirectorHarold Prince
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ChoreographerGillian Lynne
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Set and Costume DesignerMaria Bjornson
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Lighting DesignerAndrew Bridge
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Sound DesignerMartin Levan
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OrchestrationsAndrew Lloyd Webber and David Cullen
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Musical DirectorDavid Caddick
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What’s The Phantom of the Opera Like?
Both romantic and scary, The Phantom of the Opera is a thrilling night of theater with grand emotions. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s score, with its beloved signature song “Music of the Night,” sets the mood, but you may also find yourself humming the gorgeous period costumes and simple yet grand sets (even the famous chandelier, which probably falls slower than you’d expect, is a thrill).
Is The Phantom of the Opera Good for Kids?
Grand opera and lush romance might not be their cup of tea. And the Phantom is a frightening guy. There are old-fashioned scare moments throughout—a dead corpse plunging from a noose, shrieking-for-their-lives ballerinas, that disfigured face... Such sights will either send your kid burying their face in your arm or thinking it’s the coolest show in town.