watch phantom of the opera 25th anniversary

Phantom went on to become one the most commercially successful musical of all time. The show won a slew of awards, including the Olivier Award for Musical of the Year (1986) and Tony Award for Best Musical (1988). Writing for Sunday Express, Richard Barkley described the show as “a gorgeous operatic extravaganza that is a thrill to the blood and a sensual feast for the eye.” Michael Billington in his review for The Guardian noted “The Phantom works…because it delights in the possibilities of theatre.”Īfter Phantom’ s much hyped Broadway opening two years later, the New York Times theatre critic Frank Rich (somewhat begrudgingly) also gave the show a positive review, claiming it was “worth seeing not only for its punch as high-gloss entertainment but also as a fascinating key to what the phenomenon is about.” Michael Crawford played the Phantom, and Sarah Brightman played Christine Daae, roles which they performed on the West End and in Broadway. The original production was directed by Harold Prince, with production design by Maria Bjornson. 'The Phantom Of The Opera' is on Facebook, and you can follow on Twitter.The Phantom of the Opera first opened in London on September 27, 1986.

In 2006, it became Broadway’s longest-running show ever. It is currently showing in London, New York, Budapest, Las Vegas, and Kyoto. 'The Phantom Of The Opera' first opened in 1986 at Her Majesty’s Theatre and is based on the French novel 'Le Fantôme de l’Opéra.' The show has been seen in 145 cities in 27 countries, played to more than 130 million people and won more than 50 major theatre awards, including seven Tonys and three Olivier Awards in the West End. Besides that hit tune, the show contains such favorites as “All I Ask of You,” “Think of Me,” “Prima Donna,” “Masquerade” and “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again.” Illustrious past Phantoms Peter Jöback, John Owen-Jones, Anthony Warlow, and Colm Wilkinson join forces for a powerful “Music of the Night,” all introduced by a beaming Lloyd Webber. Stars Ramin Karimloo as The Phantom and Sierra Boggess as Christine were joined by Barry James as Monsieur Firmin, Gareth Snook as Monsieur André, Liz Robertson as Madame Giry and Wynne Evans as Piangi, together with a cast and orchestra of more than 200 including special guest appearances by the original Phantom and Christine, Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman.

Watch phantom of the opera 25th anniversary