Phantom of the Opera confirms 40th anniversary West End cast

Phantom of the Opera has released details of its cast for its upcoming 40th anniversary celebrations.

Having first opened in 1986, it remains one of the longest-running and most widely seen musicals in the world, with an estimated 160 million audience members across 217 cities in 52 territories and 23 languages.

Based on the novel Le Fantôme de l’Opéra by Gaston Leroux, the musical tells the story of Christine Daaé, a young soprano who becomes the protégée of a mysterious masked figure known as the Phantom, a brilliant but troubled composer living beneath the Paris Opera House.

The score by Andrew Lloyd Webber includes “The Music of the Night”, “All I Ask of You”, “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again”, “Masquerade” and the title song.

Set to take on the title role from 8 September through to spring 2027 will be Jordan Donica, with Beatrice Penny-Touré returning as Christine Daaé (from 20 August to 24 July 2027), with Rhys Whitfield as Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny from 3 August to 21 November.

Sierra Boggess, who played Christine in Love Never Dies, is now returning as the Prima Donna, Carlotta (from 3 August to 21 November), opposite Matt Bateman as Piangi (3 August to 24 July 2027). Joseph Millson will be playing Monsieur André alongside Ian Pirie as Monsieur Firmin (both from 3 August to 21 November 2026), with Joanna Riding as Madam Giry (3 August to 21 November) and Millie Lyon as her daughter, Meg (to 24 July 2027). At certain performances the role of Christine will be played by Colleen Rose Curran.

A special anniversary performance will also take place on 9 October 2026.

The cast is completed by Harry Apps, George Arvidson, Michael Baxter, Embla Bishop, David Burilin, Polly Clarke, Leonard Cook, Hywel Dowsell, Connor Ewing, Lila Falce-Bass, Florence Fowler, James Gant, Emily George, Melanie Gowie, Molly Hall, Will Hawksworth, Matt Hayden, Nino Hepher, Mandy Kwan, Verity Marlow, Tim Morgan, Inguna Morozova, Skye November, Taylor Pardell, Johnny Randall, Rachel Spurrell, Jasmine Wallis, Victoria Ward, and Alicia Wong.

Producer Cameron Mackintosh said:  “I’m thrilled that this special birthday season of Phantom at His Majesty’s Theatre will be led by such a sensational cast alongside a brilliant ensemble – this is certainly going to be one of the finest casts ever of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved musical! Only two musicals in history have run continuously to packed houses for over 40 years… and counting, and I am very proud to be the producer of them both (the other being Les Misérables).

“The extraordinary resurgence of interest from young audiences all over the world to see this timeless gothic romance has been mirrored in the continued popularity of Andrew’s iconic score, which is now being excitedly discovered by new generations. I have no doubt that the music of the night will be thrilling audiences for many more decades to come and I’m delighted that the show that Andrew and I embarked on ‘just for the fun of it’ has become a phenomenon beyond our imaginations. Our gratitude to the public knows no bounds.”

The production is produced by Cameron Mackintosh, with music by Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart and additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe, and a book by Stilgoe and Lloyd Webber. It features orchestrations by David Cullen and Lloyd Webber, musical supervision by Simon Lee, design by Maria Björnson with sets adapted by Matt Kinley, associate costume design by Jill Parker, lighting by Andrew Bridge with associate lighting by Warren Letton, sound by Mick Potter, and musical staging and choreography by Gillian Lynne, recreated and adapted by Chrissie Cartwright. Originally directed by Harold Prince, this production is directed by Seth Sklar-Heyn.

The Phantom of the Opera is presented by Cameron Mackintosh and LW Entertainment.