BWW WEST END: The Phantom Of The Opera

By: Sep. 21, 2009
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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA continues to seduce the hearts and minds of theatregoers across the globe. The combination of fantasic sets and costumes, and fabulous special effects creates a theatrical experience not to be missed. Now entering its 24th year in London's West End, our West End video partners, Reelkandi.tv bring you all the thrilling excitement of the original production - right here on BWW TV!

There are currently ten productions around the world: London, New York, Budapest (Hungary), Nagoya (Japan), Warsaw (Poland), Copenhagen (Denmark), Seoul (Korea), Buenos Aires (Argentina), the U.S. National Tour and a revised production in Las Vegas at The Venetian.

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber earlier this year confirmed that he has greenlit pre-production on a sequel to the show, Phantom: Love Never Dies.

Based on the classic novel by Gaston Leroux, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. He falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and by employing all of the devious methods at his command.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and is directed by Harold Prince. Lyrics are by Charles Hart (with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe) and the book is byRichard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA has production design by the late Maria Bjornson, lighting by Andrew Bridge and sound design by Mick Potterwith original sound by Martin Levan. Musical staging and choreography is by Gillian Lynne. Orchestrations are by David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

The performance schedule for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is Mondays to Saturdays at 7.30pm, with matinees on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2.30pm. Ticket prices range from £25 - £59 (plus booking fee) with Premium Tickets also available. To order tickets visit seetickets.com. www.thephantomoftheopera.com.



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