The Phantom of the Opera

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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Productions

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Tony wins

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Productions

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Broadway

The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera production record

Venue: Majestic Theatre (Broadway)Location: New York, NY, USALead: William Scott Brown

Awards

1988 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Actor - Musical (win)1988 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Actress - Musical (nomination)1988 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Choreography (nomination)1988 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Costume Design (win)1988 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Director - Musical (nomination)1988 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (nomination)1988 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Lighting Design (win)1988 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Music (win)1988 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Musical (nomination)1988 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Orchestration (win)1988 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Set Design (win)1988 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards: Best Musical (nomination)1988 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Best Actor - Musical (win)1988 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Best Broadway Musical (win)1988 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Best Costume Design (win)1988 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Best Set Design (win)1988 Tony Awards: Best Book of a Musical (nomination)1988 Tony Awards: Best Choreography (nomination)1988 Tony Awards: Best Costume Design (win)1988 Tony Awards: Best Direction of a Musical (win)1988 Tony Awards: Best Lighting Design (nomination)1988 Tony Awards: Best Musical (win)1988 Tony Awards: Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (nomination)1988 Tony Awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (win)1988 Tony Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (win)1988 Tony Awards: Best Scenic Design (win)