Photos: 'Phantom' In Vegas Celebrating 1,000th Performance

Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular hits another milestone as the show celebrated 1,000 breathtaking performances on Monday, August 25.  The Las Vegas production of the worldwide favorite is enjoying enduring success that very few others have achieved.

After more than two years of haunting The Venetian, Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular continues to prove it is an audience favorite among locals and tourists alike. Featured on the 2008 season of American Idol and named one of Las Vegas' Top Ten Shows of 2007 and the number one show of 2006 by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Phantom has proven to be at the forefront of Las Vegas entertainment.

After 1,000 performances…

    * "The Phantom," has spent 1,000 hours in the make-up chair, equating to over 41 days
    * The delicate ingénue "Christine Daaé" has had a total of 11,000 costume changes to date
    * Mr. Ubaldo Piangi has belted out 2,000 high Cs, the ultimate note for any tenor
    * More than 3,802 hours have been spent maintaining the other star of the show, the one-ton, 15-foot tall, 16-foot wide chandelier
    * The crew has executed 14,000 elaborate set changes, creating 13 separate locations on stage each night
    * Nightly, "Christine Daaé" shares two kisses with "The Phantom" and three with the charming "Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny," amounting to 5,000 kisses since opening night

This lavish production of The Phantom of the Opera thrills audiences eight times a week at The Venetian. 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, Phantom is an only-in-Vegas experience.

Phantom at The Venetian is produced by The Really Useful Theatre Company Inc. and Base Entertainment.

Phantom performs at The Venetian Resort - Hotel - Casino on Monday and Saturday at 7 & 9:30 pm and Tuesday - Friday at 7 p.m. (dark Sunday). Tickets are available by calling the Venetian Box Office at 866-641-7469 or 702-414-9000, or online at www.Venetian.com. For groups of 10 or more, please call (702) 785-5394. For more information please visit www.phantomlasvegas.com.

Photo Caption (Top): Anthony Crivello, Kristi Holden, Andrew Ragone

Photo Caption (Bottom): Full cast celebrates 1,000 performances with Phantom cake.

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