Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman in the original 1986 run of The Phantom of the Opera. photo credit: Donald Cooper/Rex Features
No, it’s not a soaring soprano, a dashing leading man or an enigmatic director. This weekend, the Phantom of the Opera will celebrate 25 years on the stage.
Broadway shows are a favorite activity of students on our New York tours and Phantom of the Opera has fans across the nation and the world, so here are a few items to note about the beloved musical:
Phantom of the Opera facts and figures
Based on 1901 novel by Gaston Leroux
Music was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe
Longest running show in Broadway history, celebrating 7,486 performances on January 9, 2006 surpassing "Cats"
Winner of more than 60 major awards, including seven Tonys
Michael Crawford originated the role of 'The Phantom' and Sarah Brightman, 'Christine'
Grossed over $4.9 billion
Has played in 145 cities in 27 countries to more than over 130 million people
Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary Celebrations
On October 2, the musical will play at London's Royal Albert Hall and be simultaneously broadcast to movie theaters in the United States, Europe, Canada, Japan and Australia with rebroadcasts on Oct. 5, 6 and 11.
In the U.S. more than 500 screens in 43 states will show the broadcasts. Find out if there's a theater near you for the special Phantom of the Opera broadcasts.
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