The Phantom of the Opera

Musical - Original

Majestic Theatre

  • First Preview: January 9, 1988
  • Opening Date: January 26, 1988
  • Closing Date: Currently Running
  • Previews: 16
  • Performances: 10519 as of May 12, 2013

Book: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Richard Stilgoe

Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber

Lyrics: Charles Hart

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Synopsis

Based on the novel Le Fantome de L'Opera by Gaston Leroux, Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical depicts a disfigured musical genius who haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera and exerts strange control over a lovely young soprano.

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Opening Night Cast · Current Cast

Michael Crawford in The Phantom of the Opera Michael Crawford The Phantom of the Opera
Sarah Brightman in The Phantom of the Opera Sarah Brightman Christine Daaé
Steve Barton Raoul
Judy Kaye in The Phantom of the Opera Judy Kaye Carlotta Guidicelli
Cris Groenendaal in The Phantom of the Opera Cris Groenendaal Monsieur André
Nick Wyman in The Phantom of the Opera Nick Wyman Monsieur Firmin
Leila Martin Madame Giry
David Romano Ubaldo Piangi
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Opening Night Production Credits

Richard Stilgoe Richard Stilgoe Book
Andrew Lloyd Webber Andrew Lloyd Webber Book
Andrew Lloyd Webber Andrew Lloyd Webber Music
Charles Hart Charles Hart Lyrics
Richard Stilgoe Richard Stilgoe Additional Lyrics
Harold Prince Harold Prince Director
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Galleries (18)

Production Photos

  • An Extensive Look at Phantom of the Opera's March 2013 Cast, Including New Lead Samantha Hill
  • PHOTO ARCHIVE: The Masked Men of Broadway's Phantom of the Opera
  • First Look at Sierra Boggess as Christine in Broadway's Phantom
  • Liz McCartney and Sean MacLaughlin in Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera
 

On the Scene

  • Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera Welcomes New Masked Man Peter Jöback
  • Phantom of the Opera Stars Hugh Panaro and Samantha Hill Honored with Broadway Wall of Fame Portrait
  • Phantom of the Opera Celebrates 25 Years on Broadway With Star-Studded Gala Performance and Party
  • Phantom Honored by Guinness World Records
 

Exclusive Photo Feature

  • PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Day With Phantom of the Opera's Alternate (Soon-to-Be Principal) "Christine Daaé," Samantha Hill
  • PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With Phantom's Raoul, Sean MacLaughlin, on a Momentous Date
 
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Videos (7)

 

Shows That Opened That Season: 1987 - 1988

 
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Awards


Drama Desk Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1988 Outstanding Actor in a Musical Michael Crawford Winner
1988 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Sarah Brightman Nominee
1988 Outstanding Choreography Gillian Lynne Nominee
1988 Outstanding Costume Design Maria Björnson Winner
1988 Outstanding Director of a Musical Harold Prince Winner
1988 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Judy Kaye Nominee
1988 Outstanding Lighting Design Andrew Bridge Winner
1988 Outstanding Music Andrew Lloyd Webber Winner
1988 Outstanding Musical   Nominee
1988 Outstanding Orchestrations Andrew Lloyd Webber
David Cullen 		Winner
1988 Outstanding Set Design Maria Björnson Winner

New York Drama Critics' Circle

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1988 Best Musical Andrew Lloyd Webber
Charles Hart
Richard Stilgoe 		Nominee

Outer Critics Circle

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1988 Outstanding Actor in a Musical Michael Crawford Winner
1988 Outstanding Costume Design   Winner
1988 Outstanding Lighting Design Andrew Bridge Winner
1988 Outstanding New Broadway Musical   Winner
1988 Outstanding Set Design   Winner

Tony Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1988 Actor in a Musical Michael Crawford Winner
1988 Book of a Musical Richard Stilgoe
Andrew Lloyd Webber 		Nominee
1988 Choreography Gillian Lynne Nominee
1988 Costume Design (Play or Musical) Maria Björnson Winner
1988 Direction of a Musical Harold Prince Winner
1988 Featured Actress in a Musical Judy Kaye Winner
1988 Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Andrew Bridge Winner
1988 Musical   Winner
1988 Original Score Andrew Lloyd Webber
Charles Hart
Richard Stilgoe 		Nominee
1988 Scenic Design (Play or Musical) Maria Björnson Winner

Grosses

Week Ending Week # This Week Gross
Potential Gross		 Diff $ Avg Ticket
Top Ticket		 Seats Sold
Seats in Theatre		 Perfs
(Prev)		 % Cap
This Week 		Diff %
Cap
May 12, 2013 50 $1,039,572
$1,365,763		 -$52,315 $84.90
$200.00		 12244
1605		 8
0		 95.36% -0.52%
May 5, 2013 49 $1,091,887
$1,365,763		 $105,992 $88.69
$200.00		 12311
1605		 8
0		 95.88% 1.81%
Apr. 28, 2013 48 $985,895
$1,365,763		 $33,417 $81.63
$200.00		 12078
1605		 8
0		 94.07% 4.69%
Apr. 21, 2013 47 $952,478
$1,365,763		 - $82.99
$200.00		 11477
1605		 8
0		 89.38% -
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Totals
Last 4 Weeks
   $4,069,832
$5,463,052		   $84.55 48110
51360		 32
0		 93.67 %  
Cumulative
   $905,502,607
$824,983,697		   $58.98
$201.25		 15464435
16944921		 10519
16		 91.26 %  
 
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