It’s time to listen to the music of the night – otherwise known as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s soaring score for his all-conquering 1986 musical The Phantom of the Opera. Featuring lyrics by Charles Hart, and a libretto co-written by Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe, it’s an epic adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s novel about a masked genius lurking in the sewers beneath the Paris Opera House in the late 19th century.

Orchestra / Instrumentation The Phantom of the Opera". The Musical Company. Archived from the original on 1 May 2021 . Retrieved 19 March 2019. Citron, Stephen (2001). Sondheim and Lloyd-Webber – The New Musical. Great songwriters. Oxford University Press. p.330. ISBN 0-19-509601-0. Paulson, Michael (16 April 2023). "With Cheers and Tears, 'Phantom of the Opera' Ends Record Broadway Run". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 19 April 2023. Allen has also mentioned that early on, several of the monkeys were created as one-offs, explaining not only why the two Broadway monkeys differ in appearance, but also why the West End charity monkey looks different from the Broadway one. (Although, the West End revampedproduction has returned to Björnson's sketches and created a new prop per spec.)When the production was a success and more international and touring productions opened, they eventually made a carving of the face and hands so that there would be a uniformity across productions. This is true for several of the props, including manycandelabras.

The musical opened in London's West End in 1986 and on Broadway in New York in 1988, in a production directed by Harold Prince and starring English classical soprano Sarah Brightman (Lloyd Webber's then-wife) as Christine Daaé, screen and stage star Michael Crawford as the Phantom, and international stage performer Steve Barton as Raoul. It won the 1986 Olivier Award and the 1988 Tony Award for Best Musical, with Crawford winning the Olivier and Tony for Best Actor in a Musical. [2] A film adaptation, directed by Joel Schumacher, was released in 2004. So let’s try focusing on circumstances surrounding the music box itself. At the beginning of the story anyway, if the 25th anniversary edition would be based, some of the participants in the auction were shown shaking their heads suggesting that they are not willing to spend more on a music box like the one up for sale. Do you see anything on this list that speaks to you, or have you noticed anything missing that we definitely should’ve included? Let us know! We promise not to drop any chandeliers on you! Phantom of the Opera Finally Arrives in Mexico City Dec. 16 – Playbill". Playbill. 16 December 1999.

Boyd, Chris (30 May 2011): Phantom sequel spectacularly unmasked. The Australian archive Retrieved 22 August 2011 Hungary: Madách Theatre, Budapest. This production, which began in 2003, was the first to modify the original staging with new sets, costumes and direction. The five hundredth performance on 20 September 2007 featured four successive sets of casts. [89] a b "Phantom live in cinemas for 25th anniversary". The Phantom of the Opera. Archived from the original on 1 January 2015 . Retrieved 27 March 2015. Evans, Everett (2 December 1990). "You need program to keep The Phantom of the Opera productions straight". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on 11 January 2012. Broadway curtain call for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera". BBC News. 17 April 2023 . Retrieved 19 April 2023.The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Musical; 'Phantom of the Opera (Andrew Lloyd Webber) ')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien . Retrieved 7 August 2012. New casting was announced on 18 January 2023 with Earl Carpenter and Jon Robyns starring as the Phantom respectively from 13 February to 1 April and from 3 April 2023, and Holly-Anne Hull starring as Christine Daae from 23 January. [61] Broadway [ edit ] At the Majestic Theatre American album certifications – Andrew Lloyd Webber – Highlights from Phantom of the Opera _Loncon Cast_". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved 7 August 2012.

The production was helmed by hugely influential American director Harold Prince, and when it came to Broadway in 1988, was immediately a critical hit and a box office smash. But while the musical brought droves of theater fans to both its London and New York City homes – and snatched up Olivier and Tony Awards in the process – the cast recording allowed people all over the world to fall under the spell of the rich, textured, and passionate score. a b c Avendaño, Tom C. (18 April 2023). " 'The Phantom of the Opera' lowers the curtain on Broadway after 35 years and almost 14,000 performances". EL PAÍS English . Retrieved 19 April 2023. Enter the Phantom — and an angry, jealous Phantom. He’s furious that Raoul is sharing in his triumph, and lures Christine away. She meets his fury with a sweet reprise of “Angel of Music.” Finally, he reveals himself to her in her mirror and takes her away. “The Phantom of the Opera”

“Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again”

Let's Hear Girl of the Golden West Sing" (12 June 2010) San Jose Mercury News, California. Article ID: 1408152 The Phantom isn’t going away just yet. He appears to Christine in the cemetery, once again seducing her with the power of his voice and “Angel of Music” genius – until Raoul breaks the spell. “Don Juan Triumphant”/ “The Point of No Return” Switzerland: Opened and co-produced by the Really Useful Group on 12 October 1995 at the Musical Theater Basel, the play was performed until 27 July 1997. Two performances per week were given in the original English language while the other performances were given in the German translation from Hamburg. Everything you need to know about 'The Phantom of the Opera' on Broadway". New York Theatre Guide. 11 February 2022 . Retrieved 19 August 2022.

Panama: For the first time in Central America, El Fantasma de la Opera played in Spanish at the Teatro Anayansi of the Atlapa Convention Center from 23 to 25 September 2016, directed by Aaron Zebede. Randy Dominguez starred in the role of The Phantom, with Maria Fernanda Achurra as Christine and Leo Almengor as Raoul. [118] The Phantom of the Opera – Broadway Musical – Christine Tour". Internet Broadway Database . Retrieved 30 December 2018.

“Down Once More”/ “Track Down This Murderer”

Romania: The Romanian premiere was in January 2015 produced by the Romanian National Opereta. This new non-replica production was performed in Romanian with a local cast led by a British creative team. [120] a b Schell, Michael. "The Phantom of the Opera: Thoughts on Euromusicals, Puccini, leitmotifs, whole tones and symbolism as the "New Production" reaches Seattle". Schellsburg . Retrieved 22 August 2018. Guld- och Platinacertifikat − År 1987−1998" (PDF) (in Swedish). IFPI Sweden. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 May 2011 . Retrieved 1 November 2012.