phantom of the opera 25th anniversary dvd cover

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According to the official website, as of 2016 the show has played to “140 million people in 35 countries in 166 cities around the world with an estimated gross of $6 billion.”Ī film version directed by Joel Schumaker was released in 2004. Phantom went on to become one the most commercially successful musical of all time. The show won a slew of awards, including the Olivier Award for Musical of the Year (1986) and Tony Award for Best Musical (1988). Writing for Sunday Express, Richard Barkley described the show as “a gorgeous operatic extravaganza that is a thrill to the blood and a sensual feast for the eye.” Michael Billington in his review for The Guardian noted “The Phantom works…because it delights in the possibilities of theatre.”Īfter Phantom’ s much hyped Broadway opening two years later, the New York Times theatre critic Frank Rich (somewhat begrudgingly) also gave the show a positive review, claiming it was “worth seeing not only for its punch as high-gloss entertainment but also as a fascinating key to what the phenomenon is about.” Michael Crawford played the Phantom, and Sarah Brightman played Christine Daae, roles which they performed on the West End and in Broadway. The original production was directed by Harold Prince, with production design by Maria Bjornson. Now in its 30th record-breaking year, The Phantom of the Opera continues to captivate audiences at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End, after more than 11,000 performances.Īndrew Lloyd Webber’s mesmerizing score along with jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking special effects, magically combine to bring this tragic love story to life each night.The Phantom of the Opera first opened in London on September 27, 1986.

The musical opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre on 9 October 1986 with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman in the leading roles, and there have been dozens of productions worldwide since then. Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the love he holds for his beautiful protégée Christine Daaé is so strong that even her heart cannot resist.

Presenting The Phantom of the Opera, the smash hit musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber!Įxperience the power of the phantom with your nearest performance:įar beneath the majesty and splendour of the Paris Opera House, hides the Phantom in a shadowy existence.

Phantom of the opera 25th anniversary dvd cover