The Phantom of the Opera: Musical Information
Synopsis
The Phantom of the Opera tells the tragic love story of Christine Daaé, a young and talented soprano, and the mysterious masked man known as the Phantom. Set in the grand Paris Opera House, the narrative explores the Phantom’s intense obsession with Christine, who becomes the star of the opera house. As Christine’s career rises, the Phantom’s unrequited love leads to a series of dramatic events, including his manipulation of the opera’s productions.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1986)
Cast: Large (25+ Roles)
Genre: Drama / Mystery / Romance / Thriller
Setting: 1880s, 1910s / France (Paris)
Creative Team
Music/Book: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics: Charles Hart
Lyrics/Book: Richard Stilgoe
Based On: The Phantom of the Opera➝ by Gaston Leroux
Awards
Laurence Olivier Award: Best New Musical (1986)
Tony Award: Best Musical (1988)
Cast Albums
Royal Albert Hall Cast (2011)➝
Licensing
The Phantom of the Opera is available to license privately and through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1980s, Based on a Book, British, Dark, Dramatic, Legit, Megamusical, Mystery, Non-Linear, Operatic, Popular, Romantic, Sung-Through, Theatre, Thriller, Tony Award
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