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The Phantom of the Opera

Broadway

Musical

Original

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The Phantom of the Opera

Broadway

Musical

Original

• Majestic Theatre
• 245 W. 44th St., New York , NY

SYNOPSIS:

Far beneath the majesty and splendor of the Paris Opera House hides the Phantom in a shadowy existence. Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the love he holds for his beautiful protégée, Christine Daaé, is so strong that even her heart cannot resist.

• Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission
• book: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Richard Stilgoe
• music: Andrew Lloyd Webber
• lyrics: Charles Hart

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• Ben Crawford The Phantom of the Opera (Replacement)

• Emilie Kouatchou Christine Daaé (Replacement)

• Julia Udine Christine Daaé [at certain performances] (Replacement)

• John Riddle Raoul (Replacement)

• Raquel Suarez Groen Carlotta Guidicelli (Replacement)

• Nehal Joshi Monsieur André (Replacement)

• Craig Bennett Monsieur Firmin (Replacement)

• Maree Johnson Madame Giry (Replacement)

• Carlton Moe Ubaldo Piangi (Replacement)

• Sara Esty Meg Giry (Replacement)

• Giselle O. Alvarez Ballet Chorus of the Opéra Populaire (Replacement)

• Janinah Burnett Innkeeper's Wife (Replacement)

• Xiaoxiao Cao Ballet Chorus of the Opéra Populaire (Replacement)

• Kanisha Marie Feliciano Page (Replacement)

• David Michael Garry Joseph Buquet (Replacement) Don Attilio (Replacement)

• Chris Georgetti Porter (Replacement) Fireman (Replacement)

• Kelly Jeanne Grant Madame Firmin (Replacement)

• Satomi Hofmann Wardrobe Mistress (Replacement) Confidante (Replacement)

• Ayaka Kamei Ballet Chorus of the Opéra Populaire (Replacement)

• Ted Keegan Jeweler (Replacement)

• Kfir Solo Dancer (Replacement)

• Kelly Loughran Ballet Chorus of the Opéra Populaire (Replacement)

• Trista Moldovan Spanish Lady (Replacement)

• Justin Peck Solo Dancer (Replacement)

• Richard Poole Monsieur Lefèvre (Replacement) Firechief (Replacement)

• Paul Adam Schaefer Marksman (Replacement)

• Carly Blake Sebouhian Ballet Chorus of the Opéra Populaire (Replacement)

• Jeremy Stolle Passarino (Replacement)

• Carrington Vilmont Auctioneer (Replacement)

• Jim Weitzer Monsieur Reyer (Replacement) Hairdresser (Replacement)

• Elizabeth Welch Princess (Replacement)

• Erica Wong Ballet Chorus of the Opéra Populaire (Replacement)

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• Michael Crawford The Phantom of the Opera (Original)

• Sarah Brightman Christine Daaé (Original)

• Patti Cohenour Christine Daaé [at certain performances] (Original)

• Steve Barton Raoul (Original)

• Judy Kaye Carlotta Guidicelli (Original)

• Cris Groenendaal Monsieur André (Original)

• Nick Wyman Monsieur Firmin (Original)

• Leila Martin Madame Giry (Original)

• David Romano Ubaldo Piangi (Original)

• Elisa Heinsohn Meg Giry (Original)

• George Lee Andrews Don Attilio (Original) Passarino (Original)

• William Scott Brown Fireman (Original) Porter (Original)

• Irene Cho Ballet Chorus of the Opéra Populaire (Original)

• Nicole Fosse Ballet Chorus of the Opéra Populaire (Original)

• Jan Horvath Innkeeper's Wife (Original)

• Jeff Keller Marksman (Original) Porter (Original)

• Peter Kevoian Monsieur Reyer (Original)

• Lisa Lockwood Ballet Chorus of the Opéra Populaire (Original)

• Rebecca Luker Princess (Original)

• Lori MacPherson Ballet Chorus of the Opéra Populaire (Original)

• Barry McNabb Flunky (Original) Stagehand (Original)

• Beth McVey Madame Firmin (Original)

• Luis Perez Slave Master (Original)

• Dodie Pettit Ballet Chorus of the Opéra Populaire (Original)

• Richard Warren Pugh Auctioneer (Original)

• Candace Rogers-Adler Page (Original)

• Charles Rule Policeman (Original)

• Mary Leigh Stahl Confidante (Original) Wardrobe Mistress (Original)

• Philip Steele Joseph Buquet (Original)

• Olga Talyn Page (Original)

• Catherine Ulissey Ballet Chorus of the Opéra Populaire (Original)

• Kenneth H. Waller Monsieur Lefèvre (Original)

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• Richard Stilgoe Book Additional Lyrics

• Andrew Lloyd Webber Book Music Orchestrations

• Charles Hart Lyrics

• Gaston Leroux Based on the Novel <i>Le Fantóme de l'Opéra</i> by

• Harold Prince Director

• Gillian Lynne Choreography Musical Staging

• Maria Björnson Production Design

• Andrew Bridge Lighting Design

• Martin Levan Sound Design

• Christopher Tucker "The Phantom" character Make-Up Creation and Design

• Dana Kenn Associate Scenic Designer

• Cynthia Hamilton Associate Costume Designer

• Debra Dumas Associate Lighting Designer

• Ruth Mitchell Assistant to Mr. Prince

• Naomi Sorkin Assistant to Gillian Lynne

• Paul Kelly Assistant to the Scenic Designer

• Paul Weimer Assistant to the Scenic Designer

• Steve Saklad Assistant to the Scenic Designer

• David Robinson Assistant to the Costume Designer

• Marcy Froehlich Assistant to the Costume Designer

• Vivien Leone Assistant to the Lighting Designer

• Wendy Bodzin Assistant to the Lighting Designer

• Larry Spurgeon Assistant Sound Designer

• Jon Weston Assistant to the Sound Designer

• James M. Bay Assistant to the Sound Designer

• David Cullen Orchestrations

• David Caddick Musical Supervisor

• Kristen Allen Blodgette Associate Musical Supervisor

• John H. Paull, III Technical Production Manager

• Marie Barrett Associate Technical Production Manager

• Mitchell Lemsky Production Stage Manager

• Fred Hanson Stage Manager

• Bethe Ward Stage Manager

• Thom Mitchell Associate Manager

• Denny Berry Production Dance Supervisor Dance Captain

• Johnson-Liff Associates Casting

• The TRC Company Casting Associate

• Paul Daniels Magic Consultant

• Alan Wasser Associates General Manager

• Allan Williams Associate General Manager

• Fred Nathan & Associates General Press Representative

• Philip Rinaldi Press Representative

• Dennis Crowley Press Associate

• Bert Fink Press Associate

• Merle Frimark Press Associate

• Marc Thibodeau Press Associate

• Dewynters, Limited Advertising

• Serino, Coyne & Nappi Advertising

• Clive Barda Original Production Photographer

• Bob Marshak Associate Photographer

• Cameron Mackintosh Producer

• LW Entertainment Producer

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Pro Info

• First Preview Jan 9 1988

• Opening Date Jan 26 1988

• Closing Date Apr 16 2023

• Previews 16 as of Apr 16, 2023

• Performances 13,981 as of Apr 16, 2023

Inside The Playbill

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Awards

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

New York Drama Critics' Circle
1988	Best Musical	Andrew Lloyd Webber Charles Hart Richard Stilgoe	Nominee

Outer Critics Circle
1988	Outstanding Actor in a Musical	Michael Crawford	Winner
1988	Outstanding New Broadway Musical	Winner
1988	Outstanding Lighting Design	Andrew Bridge	Winner
1988	Outstanding Set Design	Winner

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

QUICK STATS

(as of Apr 16, 2023) Total Current Gross: $1,362,135,687.79 Highest Weekly Gross: $3,739,934.16 (Week Ending Apr 16, 2023) Average Ticket Price: $68.17 Average % Capacity: 89.50%

Grosses

Week Ending	Week Number	This Week Gross Potential Gross	Diff $	Avg Ticket Top Ticket	Seats Sold Seats in Theatre	Perfs Previews	% Cap This Week	Diff % cap
Apr 16, 2023	47	$3,739,934.16	$91,062.03	$287.07 $1,498.00	13,028 1,605	8 0	101.46%	-0.26%
Apr 9, 2023	46	$3,648,872.13	$401,766.10	$279.37 $697.00	13,061 1,605	8 0	101.72%	-0.02%
Apr 2, 2023	45	$3,247,106.03	$189,173.19	$248.57 $697.00	13,063 1,605	8 0	101.74%	0.08%
Mar 26, 2023	44	$3,057,932.84	$28,106.92	$234.27 $697.00	13,053 1,605	8 0	101.66%	-0.05%

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