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The Phantom of the Opera
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Synopsis
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera is the longest-running musical in Broadway history and the second-longest-running West End musical.
Phantom is the story of a terrifying and legendary figure that emerges from the depths of The Paris Opera House. The Phantom falls in love with the young Soprano Christine Daae devoting himself to creating a new star for the Opera by nurturing her extraordinary talents and employing all the skills at his disposal.
The Phantom of the Opera Theatre is Her Majesty’s where the show opened in October 1986 and still plays to this day. The original cast was headed by Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. Over the years notable Phantom of the Opera London cast members have included Dave Willetts, Peter Karrie, Peter Polycarpou, Simon Bowman, John Owen-Jones, Earl Carpenter,Ramin Karimloo,Claire Moore,Rebecca Caine,Leila Benn Harris,Robyn North, Gina Beck, Michael Ball, John Barrowman, Clive Carter, Simon Bowman and Oliver Thornton.
The Phantom of the Opera Broadway opened in 1988 and is the longest-running musical in Broadway history and in 2004 The Phantom of the Opera film was released, directed by Joel Schumacher.
Phantom won two 1986 Olivier Awards and two 1988 Tony Awards.
The show has been seen in 149 cities in 25 countries, and has played to over 100 million people. It is the most financially successful musical of all time, with estimated worldwide grosses to date of over US$5 billion, making The Phantom of the Opera musical the most successful entertainment venture of all time.
Phantom of the Opera songs include Think of Me, Angel of Music, Music of the Night, All I ask of You and of course The Phantom of the Opera
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Our Review:
1 November 1997
Note: The cast for this production has changed since the writing of this review. For current cast details, please see The Phantom of the Opera listing entry. If you have seen the current cast and would like to share your views please go to the user reviews section.
Generally, I'm not one for musicals, let alone operas. But Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera is an exception. For me, it represents an evangelical rebirth of sorts, the light at the end of a dark tunnel - for the second time now. This show has something for everyone and more besides.
Based on a novel by Gaston Leroux, this is the tale of an enigmatic “phantom” (Peter Cousins) who lurks beneath the Paris Opera House, “haunting” and hating all who dare enter. Except that is for chorus girl Christine Daae (Shona Lindsay)...
Latest User Review
Bavo Pevernagie - 30 May 2012:
I went to Londen on a four-day trip with my school, and on the second day ‘the Phantom’ was on the programme. Being a student at the music academy, I was already familiar with the score of the play, which was composed by Lloyd Webber. I was impressed by this composition, as it is well written, breathtaking at some moments, and very tender most of the time. Knowing a lot about this musical, attending the show was definitely on my list. That evening a dream came true. Sitting on my seat at Her Majesty’s Theatre, I had high expectations for the show and was eager to see how all is done on stage. What an experience!. The spectacle was overwhelming. The costumes, the boat, the candles, the chandelier, the staircase, it was all fantastic. The dancers and the chorus were also superb. After the show, we all shared enthusiastic feelings about the spectacle that we just had witnessed. ...
Cast
Marcus Lovett (The Phantom)
Simon Thomas (Raoul)
Lara Martins (Carlotta)
Sofia Escobar (Christine)
Cheryl McAvoy (Madame Giry)
Jeremy Secomb (Piangi)
Barry James (Monsieur Firmin)
Gareth Snook (Monsieur Andre)
Anna Forbes (Meg Giry)
Creative
Andrew Lloyd Webber (Music)
Charles Hart (Lyrics)
Gaston Leroux (Book)
Cameron Mackintosh (Producer)
Really Useful Company (Producer)
Harold Prince (Director)
Paul Bateman (Musical Director)
Anthony Inglis (Production Musical Supervision) (Director)
Maria Bjornson (Design)
Andrew Bridge (Lighting)
Martin Levan (Sound)
Gillian Lynne (Choreographer)
David Cullen (Orchestration) (Music)
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