Phantom of the Opera at San Diego Civic Theatre

The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again!Cameron Mackintoshpresents a revitalized new production ofAndrew Lloyd Webber’slegendary musical, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, featuringMaria Björnson’sbrilliant original design and based on the celebrated direction ofHarold Prince, with musical staging and choreography byGillian Lynne. The new PHANTOM OF THE OPERA North American tour comes to the Civic Theatre in San Diego September 2-13, 2026

Now entering its 40th year in London’s West End, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is widely considered one of the world’s most beautiful and spectacular musicals. Since 1986, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA has become a global phenomenon, with productions playing to 160 million people in 217 cities, 52 territories and in 23 languages. Lloyd Webber’s celebrated romantic and soaring score includes “The Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again,” “Masquerade” and the iconic title song.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERAtells the story of Christine Daaé, a young soprano whose extraordinary voice enchants a mysterious masked figure known as The Phantom. A brilliant yet tormented musical genius, The Phantom dwells in the depths of the Paris Opera House, casting fear over all who inhabit it.

Drawn to Christine’s sensational talent, The Phantom becomes her mentor, believing she alone can truly bring his music to life, and as he guides her from the shadows, he falls deeply and dangerously in love. When Christine is reunited with her childhood sweetheart, Raoul, now the young patron of the Opera House, she has to wrestle with the unpredictable nature of a powerful love triangle. The Phantom’s obsession with his new star sets off a dramatic turn of events where devotion, jealousy and passions collide.