Phantom: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Set in the glamorous world of early 20th-century Paris, Phantom is a reimagined take on the classic tale of unrequited love. This version delves into the tragic story of a disfigured musical genius who becomes infatuated with a beautiful soprano, Christine Daee. As the Phantom lurks in the shadows, composing haunting melodies, a love triangle unfolds, and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1991)

Cast Size: 37

Genre: Drama

Setting: 1900s, 1910s / France (Paris)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Maury Yeston

Book: Arthur Kopit


Cast Albums

Premiere Cast (1993)➝


Resources

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1990s, Based on a Book, Classical, DramaticHorror, Large Cast, Metatheatre, One-Word, Operatic


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