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Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes
Ages: 10+
Opened: July 27, 2021
Closing: September 28, 2024

The Phantom of the Opera - 2021 West End History , Info & More


Her Majesty's Theatre
(Piccadilly Circus) Haymarket London

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.


The Phantom of the Opera - 2021 - West End Cast

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Photos: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 35th Anniversary in the UK!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 12, 2021


THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA celebrated its 35th Anniversary at Her Majesty’s Theatre on Monday 11 October with guests in attendance including Boy George, Max Whitlock, Dr. Ranj, The Vivienne, Melanie Blatt, Chris Moyles, Amy Hart, Jeremy Vine and Matt Richardson.

VIDEO: Check Out New Footage of Killian Donnelly, Lucy St. Louis & More in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 8, 2021


Ahead of the 35th Birthday of The Phantom of the Opera, new show footage has been released! THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA stars double Olivier Award nominee Killian Donnelly as ‘The Phantom’, Lucy St Louis as ‘Christine Daaé’ and Rhys Whitfield as ‘Raoul’.

BWW Interview: Killian Donnelly Chats THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Her Majesty's Theatre
by Eleni Cashell - September 23, 2021


Killian Donnelly chats about what makes Phantom of the Opera so special, his favourite roles and how he’s finding fatherhood.

Review Roundup: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Returns to London - What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - August 12, 2021


The Phantom of the Opera has officially returned to London, in a slightly reworked production, starring Killian Donnelly and Lucy St. Louis.

BWW Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Her Majesty's Theatre
by William J Connolly - August 12, 2021


They say there's no business like show business. Well, they should change that to there's no show quite like The Phantom of the Opera! The infamous story of the opera ghost and his on/off love affair with the soaring soprano lands as well today as it did back in 1986.

Photos: First Look at Killian Donnelly, Lucy St. Louis, and the West End Cast of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Stephi Wild - August 11, 2021


Check out all new photos of Killian Donnelly and Lucy St. Louis, alongside the rest of the cast! Plus, learn about the production and how to book tickets here!

VIDEO: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Takes First Bows in West End Return
by Nicole Rosky - August 4, 2021


The worldwide smash musical The Phantom of the Opera recently resumed West End performances at Her Majesty's Theatre, led by stars Killian Donnelly and the musical's first Black Christine Daae, Lucy St. Louis. Watch as the company returns to the stage and delights phans for the first time in over a year.

VIDEO: Lucy St. Louis on Being the First Black Christine in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in the West End, and More
by Stephi Wild - August 1, 2021


'I never saw women in lead roles that look like me, and I was always kind of told that you're going to be playing certain roles,' she said. 'And they were roles that were made for Black performers. I want everybody to know that they can be in this position because when you see it you believe it.'

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Returns to the West End
by A.A. Cristi - July 27, 2021


The worldwide smash musical The Phantom of the Opera resumed West End performances at Her Majesty's Theatre this week!

VIDEO: Killian Donnelly Performs 'The Music of the Night' From THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on BBC STRICTLY'S IT TAKES TWO
by Stephi Wild - December 5, 2020


Killian Donnelly will return as The Phantom when the show re-opens in the West End in June 2021. Donnelly gave a special performance of 'Music of the Night' on BBC Strictly's It Takes Two!

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Eyes June 2021 Return to the West End
by A.A. Cristi - December 3, 2020


Producer Cameron Mackintosh has revealed that Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera is currently planning for a June 2021 return to the West End.

VIDEO: Andrew Lloyd Webber Plays a PHANTOM Medley in the Place the Show Premiered
by Stephi Wild - October 9, 2020


Andrew Lloyd Webber returned to the church-turned-theatre that The Phantom of the Opera premiered in, in honor of the show's 34th birthday.

VIDEO: Andrew Lloyd Webber Catches Up With Michael Crawford to Talk PHANTOM For the Show's Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - October 9, 2020


In honor of the 34th birthday of The Phantom of the Opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber caught up with original Phantom Michael Crawford for a video chat conversation!

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA With Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo Will Stream in Honour of the Show's 34th Birthday
by Stephi Wild - October 8, 2020


The Shows Must Go On! is celebrating the birthday of Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterpiece The Phantom of The Opera.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Has Not Closed Permanently, Really Useful Group Clarifies
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2020


Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group has clarified an earlier statement that The Phantom of the Opera has permanently closed in the West End.

The Phantom of the Opera FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long has The Phantom of the Opera been running on the West End?
The Phantom of the Opera opened at the Her Majesty's Theatre on Tuesday Jul 27, 2021 and has now been running for 2 years.
What are the songs in The Phantom of the Opera and what's the order?
Think of Me
Angel of Music
Little Lotte
The Mirror
The Phantom of the Opera
The Music of the Night
I Remember
Stranger Than You Dreamt It
Magical Lasso
Notes [i]
Prima Donna
Poor Fool, He Makes Me Laugh
Why Have You Brought Me Here
Raoul, I've Been There
All I Ask of You
Masquerade
Why So Silent
Notes [ii]
Twisted Every Way
Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again
Wandering Child
Bravo, Bravo
The Point of No Return
Down Once More
Track Down This Murderer
What Time has Done to Me

The Phantom of the Opera History

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 - 2021 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2010 Olivier Awards The Audience Award for Most Popular Show Andrew Lloyd
2002 Olivier Awards Audience Award for Most Popular Show 0
1992 Olivier Awards Best Director of a Musical Ken Hill
1992 Olivier Awards The American Express Award for Best New Musical Ken Hill
1986 Evening Standard Awards Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical 0
1986 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year Charles Hart
1986 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year Andrew Lloyd Webber
1986 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year Richard Stilgoe
1986 Olivier Awards Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical Michael Crawford

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