Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ returns to Manila

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ith 130 cast, crew and orchestra members, jaw-dropping scenery, breathtaking special effects and more than 230 costumes by the late international designer late Maria Björnson, The Phantom of the Opera contains some of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most famous and stirring music, including The Phantom of the Opera, Think of Me and Music of the Night. The original cast recording, with over 40 million copies sold worldwide, is the best-selling cast recording of all time.

Based on the classic novel Le Fantôme de L’Opéra by Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of the Opera tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius known only as the “Phantom” who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House. Mesmerized by the talent and beauty of a young soprano, Christine, the Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her. Unaware of Christine’s love for Raoul, the Phantom’s obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness and passions collide.

The Phantom of the Opera, which opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End on Oct. 9, 1986, starred Michael Crawford as the Phantom and Sarah Brightman as Christine. It is produced by Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group. The Phantom of the Opera is presented in Manila by Concertus Manila and produced by Lunchbox Theatrical Productions.

The Phantom of the Opera is currently showing in London, New York, Budapest, and on tour in the US. For details, visit www.thephantomoftheopera.com, www.andrewlloydwebber.com, and www.reallyuseful.com. For tickets and show information, visit ticketworld. com.ph or call 891-9999.

A scene from The Phantom of the Opera with Ben Lewis as the “Phantom” and Kelly Mathieson as “Christine Daae.” The world’s most popular musical makes a long-awaited return to Manila and will premiere at The Theatre at Solaire for a limited season from Feb. 20, 2019. Tickets go on sale starting today.