THE world’s most popular musical “The Phantom of the Opera” makes a long-awaited return to Manila and will premiere at The Theatre at Solaire for a
limited season from Feb. 20.
The Andrew Lloyd Webber blockbuster has won over 70 major theatre awards, including seven Tony’s on Broadway and four Olivier Awards in the West End. “The Phantom of the Opera” became the longest running show in Broadway history on Jan. 9, 2006 when it celebrated its 7,486th performance, surpassing the previous record holder “Cats.” On Jan. 1, 2018 it celebrated its 13,000th performance and later that month on Jan. 24, the Broadway production celebrated an amazing 30 years on Broadway.
“‘Phantom’ is undoubtedly a musical masterpiece. We are very excited to be able to bring the show back to Manila for its many faithful fans, as well as for those who have never had the chance to see this legendary show,” said James Cundall, the chief executive officer of Lunchbox Theatrical Productions and producers of the Asian tour of the production, which also visits Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
With 130 cast, crew and orchestra members, jaw-dropping scenery, breathtaking special effects and more than 230 costumes by the late international designer late Maria Björnson,
“The Phantom of the Opera” contains some of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most famous and stirring music, including “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Think of Me” and “Music of the Night.” The original cast recording, with over 40 million copies sold worldwide, is the best-selling cast recording of all time. (PR)