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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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Exclusive Photo Coverage: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Cast Records Carols For A Cure
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - December 8, 2013


Stars and casts from the current Broadway line-up have been busy in the studio, recording for the 2013 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 15. Singing traditional and original holiday songs, this annual holiday music CD benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), one of the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive photos from THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's recording session for 'Gloria in Excelsis Deo' with castmembers Bill Kazdan, Joy L. Matthews-Jacobs, Cindy Hoxie, Wade Walfon, Kenneth Kantor, Angie Finn, Rose Mary Taylor, Laird Mackintosh, David Michael Garry, Victoria Toelker, Marni Raab, Mary Michael Patterson, Lynne Abeles, Elizabeth Welch, Nathan Patrick Morgan, Kelly Jeanne Grant, Jeremy Hays, Duane McDevitt, Michele McConnell, Santomi Hofman, Katherine McNamee, Tim Jerome, Heather Hill, Grace P. Jones, Arlo Hill, Elena Pellicciaro, Richard Poole and Sarah Bakker.

Hugh Panaro Rejoins THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Today; Mary Michael Patterson Takes Over as 'Christine'
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2013


Principal cast changes have been announced for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. and directed by Harold Prince, the musical phenomenon this year celebrated an unprecedented 25 Years in New York, where it plays at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street). The following principal cast updates take effect today.

STAGE TUBE: A Day in the Life of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Kyle Barisich
by Stage Tube - August 21, 2013


PHANTOM OF THE OPERA star Kyle Barisich talks about his journey to Broadway and shares a day in his life in the interview below. Click to watch!

Marni Raab Resumes Role as 'Christine' in PHANTOM Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2013


The Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, the longest-running show in Broadway history, produced by Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. and directed by Harold Prince, will welcome Marni Raab back to the cast as Christine tonight, July 29. The musical phenomenon this year celebrated an unprecedented 25 Years in New York, where it plays at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street).

Photo Flash: First Look at THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's New 'Christine' Alternate- Mary Michael Patterson
by Nicole Rosky - July 26, 2013


Joining the production in her PHANTOM debut is Mary Michael Patterson, who will play her first performance on Monday, July 29. Ms. Patterson made her Broadway debut in the recent revival of Anything Goes, including being seen as Hope Harcourt. Her other credits include Liesl in The Sound of Music at Carnegie Hall and leading roles in Regional productions of Sense and Sensibility - The Musical (Marianne Dashwood), White Christmas (Judy Haynes) and Singin' in the Rain(Kathy Selden), as well as seasons at Pittsburgh CLO and The St. Louis MUNY. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Patterson in action below!

Marni Raab to Resume Role as 'Christine' in PHANTOM on 7/29; Hugh Panaro as 'Phantom' on 8/26
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2013


Principal cast changes have been announced for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. and directed by Harold Prince, the musical phenomenon this year celebrated an unprecedented 25 Years in New York, where it plays at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street).

TV: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Brings the Music of the Night to Bryant Park
by Nicole Rosky - July 20, 2013


Featured in today's event was the cast of The Phantom of the Opera (Peter Joback, Samantha Hil, and Kyle Barisich) performing 'All I Ask of You,' 'Music of the Night,' and 'The Phantom of the Opera.' Check out highlights below!

BWW Interviews: Polly Baird Pirouettes Her Way Through PHANTOM as Dance Captain
by Amanda DeLalla - July 10, 2013


Not many performers get to serve as the dance captain of a classic musical and perform one of the principal roles in the show. But Polly Baird did just that. The strawberry blonde has played Meg Giry in The Phantom of the Opera and is now serving as the dance captain in the Broadway production. Ms. Baird was kind enough to answer some questions about Phantom, being a dance captain, and why people love to watch dancing.

TV Exclusive: Swedish Superstar Peter Joback Joins Broadway's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by BroadwayWorld TV - May 8, 2013


Get ready to meet Broadway's newest Phantom - Peter Jöback! Jöback joins the show after donning the mask in a successful run in the West End production. The Swedish superstar was given a warm welcome by his fellow cast members - watch the exclusive video below!

Photo Coverage: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Welcomes Peter Joback!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - May 1, 2013


The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince and produced byCameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc., welcomed West End star and Platinum-selling Swedish recording star Peter Joback to the New York cast last night, May 1. Mr. Joback assumes the title role for a limited engagement through Saturday, August 24, 2012. broadwayWorld brings you phtoos from his first curtain call below!

London's 'Phantom' Peter Jöback Joins PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2013


The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince and produced by Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc., will welcome West End star and Platinum-selling Swedish recording star Peter Joback to the New York cast this summer. Mr. Joback will assume the title role for a limited engagement from today, April 29 through Saturday, August 24, 2012.

Photo Flash: Peter Joback Joins THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - First Look!
by Kelsey Denette - April 25, 2013


The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince and produced by Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc., will welcome West End star and Platinum-selling Swedish recording star Peter Joback to the New York cast this summer. Mr. Joback will assume the title role for a limited engagement from Monday, April 29 through Saturday, August 24, 2012.

Photo Coverage: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Cast Unveils Portrait at Tony's di Napoli
by Jennifer Broski - April 4, 2013


Yesterday, April 3, Tony's di Napoli Restaurant Times Square presented the addition of a new portrait to their Broadway Wall of Fame, honoring the stars and cast of the legendary Broadway musical, 'Phantom of the Opera' starring Hugh Panaro and Samantha Hill. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling and you can check out photo coverage below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Samantha Hill in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Nicole Rosky - March 5, 2013


Samantha Hill takes over the role of Christine Daae in Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera, replacing Sierra Boggess. Hill joins Hugh Panaro in the title role with Kyle Barisich as Raoul, Jim Weitzer (Monsieur Andre), Tim Jerome (Monsieur Firmin), Michele McConnell (Carlotta), Ellen Harvey (Madame Giry), Christian Šebek (Piangi) and Kara Klein (Meg Giry). BroadwayWorld brings you a first look of Hill in action below!

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Reinvented THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tour!
by Nicole Rosky - February 26, 2013


Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group announced earlier today that their spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera will launch a North American tour beginning this November in Providence, R.I at the Providence Performing Arts Center. With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM, the most successful musical of all-time, will play more than 20 multi-week engagements through next year, including Cincinnati, OH and Minneapolis, MN. A complete tour schedule will be announced in the coming weeks. First unveiled in March, 2012 in Plymouth, England, this reinvented PHANTOM has been an enormous box-office and critical hit throughout the U.K. Check out photos and highlights from the newly imagined production below!

Newly Redesigned THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tour to Hit North America in November
by Nicole Rosky - February 26, 2013


Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group announced today that their spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will launch a North American tour beginning this November in Providence, R.I at the Providence Performing Arts Center. With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM, the most successful musical of all-time, will play more than 20 multi-week engagements through next year, including Cincinnati, OH and Minneapolis, MN. A complete tour schedule will be announced in the coming weeks. First unveiled in March, 2012 in Plymouth, England, this reinvented PHANTOM has been an enormous box-office and critical hit throughout the U.K.

Photo Coverage: In The Spotlight- Hal Prince
by Walter McBride - February 1, 2013


The cast and creative team of The Phantom of the Opera just celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the show last weekendat the Majestic Theatre. The special evening featured an extended curtain call with remarks from producer Cameron Mackintosh and director Harold Prince, a specially-taped video greeting from composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (in London and unable to attend due to a back procedure) and original West End and Broadway star Sarah Brightman (their first joint interview in 30 years), a note from original Phantom Michael Crawford and on-stage post-show performances from current stars Hugh Panaro and Sierra Boggess, joined by international 'Phantoms' John Owen Jones, Ramin Karimloo and Peter Joback. Check out photos of the show's director Hal Prince in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride below!

Photo Coverage: In The Spotlight- Cameron Mackintosh
by Walter McBride - February 2, 2013


The cast and creative team of The Phantom of the Opera just celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the show last weekendat the Majestic Theatre. The special evening featured an extended curtain call with remarks from producer Cameron Mackintosh and director Harold Prince, a specially-taped video greeting from composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (in London and unable to attend due to a back procedure) and original West End and Broadway star Sarah Brightman (their first joint interview in 30 years), a note from original Phantom Michael Crawford and on-stage post-show performances from current stars Hugh Panaro and Sierra Boggess, joined by international 'Phantoms' John Owen Jones, Ramin Karimloo and Peter Joback. Check out photos of the show's producer Cameron Mackintosh in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride below!

Photo Coverage: In The Spotlight- Sarah Brightman
by Walter McBride - February 2, 2013


The cast and creative team of The Phantom of the Opera just celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the show last weekendat the Majestic Theatre. The special evening featured an extended curtain call with remarks from producer Cameron Mackintosh and director Harold Prince, a specially-taped video greeting from composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (in London and unable to attend due to a back procedure) and original West End and Broadway star Sarah Brightman (their first joint interview in 30 years), a note from original Phantom Michael Crawford and on-stage post-show performances from current stars Hugh Panaro and Sierra Boggess, joined by international 'Phantoms' John Owen Jones, Ramin Karimloo and Peter Joback. Check out photos of the show's original Christine, Sarah Brightman, in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride below!

TV: Watch THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's 25th Anniversary Cast in Action!
by Nicole Rosky - January 31, 2013


The show now features Hugh Panaro, Sierra Boggess, and Kyle Barisich as the Phantom, Christine, and Raoul respectively and you can check out highlights of the cast in action below!

STAGE TUBE: Andrew Lloyd Webber & Sarah Brightman Reminisce About PHANTOM
by Nicole Rosky - January 28, 2013


Lloyd Webber and Brightman recorded an interview together in London that was played for the audience at the special performance an dyou can check out what they had to say about the show's early days below!

TV: Inside THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's 25th Anniversary After Party- Sierra Boggess, Hugh Panaro, Ramin Karimloo and More!
by Nicole Rosky - January 28, 2013


BroadwayWorld.com was there for all the festivities, and in the video below, Richard Ridge chats with current stars Sierra Boggess, Hugh Panaro, and Kyle Barisich at the big after paty at the New York Public Library. Plus Phantom veterans Ramin Karimloo, Kevin Gray, Rebecca Luker, and Howard McGillin chat about the milestone event. Check it out below!

Photo Coverage: More from THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA'S 25th Anniversary Curtain Call
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - January 30, 2013


The cast and creative team of The Phantom of the Opera- 25 Years on Broadway Gala Performance at the Majestic Theatre in New York City took a triumphant curtain call over the weekend on January 26, 2013. BroadwayWorld was there and brings even more coverage of the bows below!

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 - 1988 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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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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