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Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 10+
Opened: January 26, 1988
Closing: April 16, 2023

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Based on Gaston Leroux’s horror novel, The Phantom of the Opera tells the enticing story of a disfigured Phantom who haunts the depths of The Paris Opera House. Mesmerized by the talents and beauty of the young soprano Christine, The Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her. The Phantom's obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness and passions collide. Audiences are in for a thrilling night of spectacle and romance, accompanied by Broadway’s most unforgettable score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, including "Music of the Night," "All I Ask of You," and "Masquerade." Directed by the late Harold Prince and produced by Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group, the musical opened on Broadway on January 26, 1988. It won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and became the longest-running show in Broadway history on January 9, 2006.


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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Will Be Adapted Into a Graphic Novel in 2020
by Nicole Rosky - September 30, 2019


He has haunted Broadway for over three decades, and in 2020, his story will be adapted yet again. Titan Comics will release a  fully authorized graphic novel of The Phantom of the Opera, adapted from the original libretto.  Written by Cavan Scott and with illustrations by José María Beroy, The Phantom of the Opera Collection will be released on June 2, 2020. 

John Riddle and Bradley Dean Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - September 11, 2019


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, welcomes two Broadway favorites today, September 11- John Riddle (Frozen, The Visit) and Bradley Dean (Dear Evan Hansen, A Little Night Music, Spamalot). They will assume the roles of Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny and Monsieur André, respectively.

Breaking: Meghan Picerno, John Riddle and Bradley Dean Will Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - August 23, 2019


Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group announced today three principal cast changes for Broadway's blockbuster phenomenon, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by theater legend, the late Harold Prince.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Star Ben Crawford and Wife Kate Welcome Baby Boy!
by Nicole Rosky - August 12, 2019


The masked man has a new Broadway baby! Star of Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera, Ben Crawford, and his wife Kate have just welcomed a baby boy to the family. Jack Benjamin Crawford, the couple's second child, was born over the weekend. BroadwayWorld sends our congratulations to the happy family!

Meet the Current Cast of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - August 10, 2019


Earlier this year, on April 22, The Phantom of the Opera, reached a milestone that no other Broadway show has even come near. Phantom, the longest-running show in Broadway history, became the first Broadway show EVER to reach #13,000 performances. This is just one of many incredible achievements made by the show since it opened on Broadway over three decades ago.

VIDEO: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Pays Tribute to Hal Prince
by Linnae Medeiros - August 2, 2019


Before Wednesday night's performance of Broadway's longest-running musical, The Phantom of the Opera, the show's original music director, David Caddick, made a poignant speech about the show's beloved director Hal Prince, who passed away on Wednesday morning. Be sure to check out the full tribute.

Get a Peek at THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's New Marquee
by Linnae Medeiros - July 23, 2019


The Phantom of the Opera is inside our mind, and up on the marquee! The legendary musical The Phantom of the Opera just received a new look with its marquee at Broadway's Majestic Theatre! Take a peek with the photos of the theatre; that's all we ask of you.

VIDEO: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Original Leads Perform 'All I Ask Of You' On the Paris Opera House Rooftop in 1988!
by Linnae Medeiros - June 4, 2019


We're taking a peek at this special throwback to The Phantom of the Opera's original Christine and Raoul, Sarah Brightman and Steve Barton, performing the show's classic 'All I Ask Of You' on the rooftop of the Paris Opera House back in 1988!

BWW Review: A Fabulous Night at THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
by Joceline Loo - April 29, 2019


"Let your mind start a journey through a strange new world, leave all thoughts of the life you knew before". That was the very journey we took, captivated for the next two and a half hours, in the mysterious and heart-wrenching love story.

Photo Flash: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 13,000 Performances on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - April 24, 2019


On Monday evening, April 22, 2019, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history, became the first Broadway show EVER to reach #13,000 performances.

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals Of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA World Tour
by Alan Henry - April 19, 2019


BroadwayWorld has an inside look at THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA World Tour, led by Jonathan Roxmouth and Meghan Picerno! Check out the video below!

#TBT: PHANTOM Makes Broadway History!
by Linnae Medeiros - January 24, 2019


In honor of 31 years of The Phantom of the Opera giving us the music of the night, we're throwing it back to 2011 when the show celebrated its 23rd anniversary at the Majestic Theatre!

Photo Flash: First Look at Kaley Ann Voorhees & More in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Ahead of 31st Anniversary!
by Nicole Rosky - January 23, 2019


Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group have announced that Broadway's blockbuster phenomenon, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince, will continue making history with two upcoming milestones. The musical will first celebrate its 31st Anniversary this Saturday, January 26, 2019. The production is next on track to reach an unprecedented 13,000 performances in April. Both are feats achieved by no other Broadway show.

Jay Armstrong Johnson Of Broadway's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - December 21, 2018


Go behind the scenes of The Phantom Of The Opera with one of Broadway's favorite leading men, Jay Armstrong Johnson! He will be taking over the BroadwayWorld Instagram tomorrow, December 22nd! Follow along as he takes you behind the scenes at the longest running Broadway show on its two show day! Be sure to tune in! And don't forget, you can enter to win tickets to see The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway here!

BWW Contest: Win Two Tickets To THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA On Broadway!
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - December 17, 2018


BroadwayWorld is celebrating the holiday season by giving you a chance to win tickets to The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway! The winner will receive two tickets to a performance of their choosing (certain performance availability restrictions may apply)! The contest will run from December 17th until 11:59PM on December 23rd. Enter your chance to win TODAY!

Kaley Ann Voorhees, Eryn LeCroy, and Kelsey Connolly to Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Stephi Wild - November 2, 2018


Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group announced today principal cast changes for the longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince. One of the most successful stage productions of all-time, the New York production is celebrating a milestone 30 Years - an unprecedented feat achieved by no other Broadway show. The New York production has played over 12,500 performances to more than 18.5 million people at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street).

Photo Coverage: The Stars Arrive at the PHANTOM FASHION 30 Event
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - October 31, 2018


The #PhantomFashion30 designs were revealed during an exclusive invite-only event sponsored by Bank of America on Tuesday, October 30. BroadwayWorld was there at the event and you can check out photos of the stars arriving, as well as the performance at the event, below!

Photo Coverage: 30 Designers Show Off PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Masks
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - October 31, 2018


The Phantom of the Opera celebrated its unprecedented 30th Anniversary in New York City on January 26, 2018. To mark the occasion, 30 designers were tasked to transform the look of the iconic Phantom mask -originally designed by Maria Bjornson and realized by milliner Rodney Gordon - in their own aesthetic vision for a one-of-a-kind mask.

BWW Review: After 30 Years, PHANTOM Has Lost None of Its Gilt-Edged Luster
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 27, 2018


Thirty years after its Broadway premiere - and just two-and-a-half years since its last run at Nashville's Tennessee Performing Arts Center - Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera returns to Music City in celebration of that momentous anniversary with another stand in Andrew Jackson Hall, replete with all the firepower and starpower one so readily associates with the production. And Nashville aduiences once more respond with rapt attention and thunderous applause, almost as if they are witnessing the Phantom's exploits for the very first time.

The Man Behind the Mask: Quentin Oliver Lee of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 19, 2018


Quentin Oliver Lee, the man behind the mask - the dynamic singer/actor leads the national company of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, now on tour throughout the United States - first stepped onstage in the iconic role during its Memphis run earlier this year and he freely admits that the experience left him eager to return to Tennessee to perform on the stage of Nashville's Andrew Jackson Hall.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA: Why Are Its PHANS So Obsessed With Andrew Lloyd Webber's Musical?
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 16, 2018


What about the story keeps audiences coming back again and again to see The Phantom of the Opera? Is it the lushly romantic score composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber? Or could it be the costumes and scenery, so widely seen across the globe - and so easily identifiable as being from The Phantom - that they are considered iconic? Or could it be the mysteriously intriguing and sumptuously romantic Gaston Leroux story?

30 Designers Unite to Transform the Iconic Mask of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Nicole Rosky - October 15, 2018


The Phantom of the Opera, The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Bank of America have partnered to commemorate Broadway's longest-running musical with a unique project in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Comes To Broward Performing Arts Center Tomorrow
by Alan Henry - October 8, 2018


The Phantom of The Opera is making its triumphant return to Broward Performing Arts Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida as part of its National Tour. The production will open Wednesday, October 10, 2018 and will run through Sunday, October 21 with an open captioned performance on October 20 at 2:00pm as well as a signed performance on October 19 at 8:00pm.

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Other Productions of The Phantom of the Opera

1988   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1990   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1990   Los Angeles Los Angeles Production
Los Angeles
1992   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
2006   Las Vegas Las Vegas Production
Las Vegas
2021   West End Original London Production
West End

The Phantom of the Opera - 1988 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical Michael Crawford
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Sarah Brightman
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Gillian Lynne
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Maria Bjornson
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Harold Prince
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Judy Kaye
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Andrew Bridge
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Andrew Lloyd Webber
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Phantom of the Opera
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration Andrew Lloyd Webber
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration David Cullen
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Maria Bjornson
1988 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Charles Hart
1988 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Andrew Lloyd Webber
1988 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Richard Stilgoe
1988 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Musical Michael Crawford
1988 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Broadway Musical 0
1988 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Costume Design Maria Bjornson
1988 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Set Design Maria Bjornson
1988 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Andrew Lloyd Webber
1988 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Richard Stilgoe
1988 Tony Awards Best Choreography Gillian Lynne
1988 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Maria Bjornson
1988 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Harold Prince
1988 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Andrew Bridge
1988 Tony Awards Best Musical Cameron Mackintosh
1988 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Andrew Lloyd Webber
1988 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Richard Stilgoe
1988 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Charles Hart
1988 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Michael Crawford
1988 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Judy Kaye
1988 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Maria Bjornson

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