The most incredible stage production ever brought to Broadway, tickets to see The Phantom of the Opera will provide theatre fans with the most memorable songs, the most spectacular sets, and gorgeous costumes, guaranteed to take the audience's breath away. Phantom of the Opera tickets have been in great demand since it debuted in London in 1986. Taken to Broadway in 1987, it is the longest running Broadway musical of all time.
The story centers on the singer Christine, as she is seduced by the mysterious, disfigured musical genius, "The Phantom of the Opera." The opera house, under which the genius has built his home, is haunted by his sadness, his loneliness and his love for Christine. When Christine's lover, Raoul becomes insanely jealous, The Phantom goes to great lengths to win her love, including kidnapping her to his lair.
The role of Christine and her songs, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's version, was written especially for Webber's wife at the time, Sarah Brightman. Brightman brought fame and grandeur to his music, which only her voice could master. The original cast also starred Michael Crawford (the Phantom) and Steve Barton (Raoul),
Including such songs as "The Angel of Music," "The Music of the Night," and "Think of Me," The Phantom of the Opera has not only earned a place on the Broadway stage but into the lexicon of popular culture.
The Phantom of the Opera is the highest-grossing entertainment event of all time. It has earned over $3.2 billion, surpassing the James Cameron film "Titanic." Phantom of the Opera tickets to see the New York production at the Majestic Theatre have brought in audiences of eleven million people and $600 million.
In 1988 The Phantom of the Opera almost swept the Tony Awards with ten nominations and seven wins, including: Best Musical, Best Actor (Michael Crawford), Best Actress in a Feature Role (Judy Kaye), Best Costume Designer, Best Director, Best Lighting Designer, and Best Scenic Designer.
To experience The Phantom of Opera is to experience Broadway in its most glorious form. What could be more timeless than a forbidden love set in a place of music and art in Paris? Although The Phantom of the Opera has been produced multiple times in film and on stage, Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical and majestic stage production has enchanted audiences around the world. Holding Broadway in its glorious grasp, The Phantom of the Opera tickets are sure to be the highlight of any theatre trip.
