Las Vegas PHANTOM To Hold First Annual 'Fans Week' In September

Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular is pleased to announce it will host the first annual Phantom Fans Week in September 2009, highlighted by a special keynote address from Phantom's Tony Award-winning director Hal Prince. This unprecedented celebration of all things Phantom will give fans from around the globe insider access to the show like never before.

Because each fan is unique, we have created a variety of registration levels to accommodate any travel schedule and budget. Sign up by June 25 and save $25 off your registration fee. So register early and mark your calendar for a week when the Music of the Night takes over the City of Lights. For details on each registration level and early registration discounts, click here.

PHANTOM FANS WEEK 2009 offers unprecedented insider access during the week's activities. Don't worry, we've built in enough free time for you to enjoy all the other activities that make Las Vegas the entertainment capital of the world!

To register for PHANTOM FANS WEEK 2009, click here!

Schedule of Events:

Wednesday, September 16th

7:00pm Performance: Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular

Join the early bird Phantom fans and see the Las Vegas production on Wednesday, the night before the official festivities begin. Now in its third year, PHANTOM - The Las Vegas Spectacular is the #1 rated show in Las Vegas. From the moment you enter the magnificent custom-built theatre you are immersed in the storied Paris Opera House and become part of The Phantom's world. Featuring every beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber song from the original, spectacular sets, new effects, and a breathtaking chandelier experience, this PHANTOM is an only-in-Vegas experience.

Thursday, September 17th

Morning Insider Session: Meet the Phantom Cast
Members of the Phantom Cast will share their stories of being in theatre, in Las Vegas and in Phantom. This 90-minute Morning Insider Session will follow a lively town hall meeting format where fans will be encouraged to ask questions of the cast.

Afternoon Insider Session: A Conversation with The Phantom
Tony Award-winner Anthony Crivello is Las Vegas' Phantom. In the 90-minute Afternoon Insider Session, Mr. Crivello sits down to talk with the fans about what it's like to play the Opera Ghost, and what it was like working with Andrew Lloyd Webber on other shows, before he was cast to seduce and murder fellow cast members eight times a week in Las Vegas.

7:00pm Performance: Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular

Post-Show Party: Masquerade Ball Welcome Party with the Phantom cast
Following the evening's performance of PHANTOM, fans and cast members will celebrate together at the Masquerade Ball Welcome Party. Special cocktails, desserts and other surprises await those at the Ball, so wear your best masquerade and then see if you can tell who's a fan and who's in the show.

Friday, September 18th

Morning Insider Session: Phantom's Opulent Costumes & Makeup
Associate Costume Designer Sam Fleming leads the 90-minute Morning Insider Session with a look inside the stunning costumes and makeup used in PHANTOM. Ms. Fleming will give her unique insight into the late Maria Bjornson's award-winning designs, as well as the construction and maintenance of the most elaborate wardrobe on The Strip.

Afternoon Insider Session: The Vegas Chandelier Experience
Bill Stephenson controls and maintains the multi-million dollar, fifteen-foot tall, sixteen-foot wide, one-ton star of PHANTOM. In the 90-minute Afternoon Insider Session Mr. Stephenson invites fans into the Phantom Theatre for a close up look at the PHANTOM chandelier and a special demonstration of the free-falling technical marvel that evokes screams eight times a week.

Add-On Event: Dinner with the Phantom Producer at Wolfgang Puck's Postrio Restaurant
In the first Add-On Event of the week, join the award-winning Producer Scott Zeiger (Las Vegas producer of Phantom, Jersey Boys, Wayne Brady and Peepshow), for an informal chat over dinner at Wolfgang Puck's famed restaurant Postrio. Mr. Zeiger will talk with fans about the journey of PHANTOM from Broadway to Las Vegas, and how this unique version of PHANTOM has become a mainstay in Las Vegas entertainment. This rare opportunity to go inside what it takes to produce a multi-million dollar musical will be hosted by Postrio which has recently re-launched with a stunning new interior and exciting new menu. Your special dinner with the PHANTOM Producer will include a delectable three course wine-pairing menu created specifically for this event by the legendary chef.

7:00pm Performance: Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular

Saturday, September 19th

Morning Insider Session: Phantom's Custom Theatre
Production Designer Paul Kelly leads the 90-minute Morning Insider Session with a look inside the $40 million custom-built Phantom Theatre and the challenges of adapting Maria Bjornson's original design to the new Las Vegas production.

MR. Kelly's session will highlight the unique achievements of the production in a one-of-a-kind physical space. Meticulously accurate scale models of scenes from PHANTOM will be on display as part of the session.

Afternoon Insider Session: Keynote Address from Hal Prince
The culmination of Phantom Fans Week will be a keynote address from Tony Award-winning director of PHANTOM, Hal Prince. Mr. Prince will talk about his life in theatre, his work with Andrew Lloyd Webber and his reasons for revisiting his classic PHANTOM 20 years later and adapting it for
Las Vegas. This exceptionally rare opportunity to hear from one of America's true theatrical legends is not to be missed.

7:00pm Performance: Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular

9:30pm Performance: Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular

Sunday, September 20th
Add-On Event: Farewell Brunch at Bouchon Restaurant
In the final Add-On Event of the week, fans will gather at the renowned Bouchon Restaurant for a Farewell Brunch. Bouchon's outdoor patio will be the enchanting setting for a final opportunity to snap photos, exchange mementos or email addresses and celebrate friendships old and new. Bouchon is the vision of world-renowned chef Thomas Keller. Bouchon serves an award-winning menu of bistro classics and daily specials, featuring the best seasonal products available. For Phantom Fans Week, join us for a special brunch menu offering for your enjoyment. This exquisite brunch will be served amid a beautiful garden poolside setting. To view the special brunch menu, click here.

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