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    The Phantom of the Opera

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    The Phantom of the Opera Playbill - Opening Night, Jan 1988
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    Phantom of the Opera - Dec 2011
    Phantom of the Opera - 10,000 Performances, Feb 11 2012
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    The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera debuted in 1988, winning seven Tony Awards® including Best Musical. Based on Gaston Leroux’s horror novel, it tells the enticing story of the Phantom, who haunts the stage of the Paris Opera and subsequently falls in love with a beautiful young soprano. Audiences are in for a thrilling night at the theater to see this timeless tale, accompanied by an unforgettable musical score.



    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.



    SCHEDULE:
    September 26–October 2: Monday @8pm, Wednesday @8pm, Thursday @2pm and 8pm, Friday @8pm, Saturday @2pm and 8pm, Sunday @5pm

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    • Paul A. Schaefer
      Paul A. Schaefer
      The Phantom of the Opera [at certain performances]
      (Replacement)
      Marksman
      (Replacement)
    • Julia Udine
      Julia Udine
      Christine Daaé [at certain performances]
      (Replacement)
    • Janet Saia
      Janet Saia
      Madame Giry [at certain performances]
      (Replacement)
    • Chris Georgetti
      Chris Georgetti
      Ubaldo Piangi [at certain performances]
      (Replacement)
      Fireman
      (Replacement)
    • Jim Weitzer
      Jim Weitzer
      Monsieur Reyer
      (Replacement)
      Hairdresser
      (Replacement)
    • Tug Watson
      Tug Watson
      Jeweler [at certain performances]
      (Replacement)
    • Ayaka Kamei
      Ayaka Kamei
      Ballet Chorus of the Opéra Populaire
      (Replacement)
    • Erica Wong
      Erica Wong
      Ballet Chorus of the Opéra Populaire
      (Replacement)
    • Xiaoxiao Cao
      Xiaoxiao Cao
      Ballet Chorus of the Opéra Populaire
      (Replacement)
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    • Irene Cho
      Irene Cho
      Ballet Chorus of the Opéra Populaire
      (Original)
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    Pro Info

    • First Preview
      Jan 9 1988
    • Opening Date
      Jan 26 1988
    • Closing Date
      Feb 18 2023
    • Previews
      16 as of Jan 31, 1988
    • Performances
      13,661 as of Jul 10, 2022
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    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
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    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night
    The Phantom of the Opera - Opening Night

    Awards

    Drama Desk Award
    1988 Outstanding Actor in a Musical Winner
    1988 Outstanding Lighting Design Winner
    1988 Outstanding Orchestrations Winner
    1988 Outstanding Music Winner
    1988 Outstanding Set Design Winner
    1988 Outstanding Costume Design Winner
    1988 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Nominee
    1988 Outstanding Choreography Nominee
    1988 Outstanding Musical Nominee
    1988 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Nominee
    1988 Outstanding Director of a Musical Winner
    New York Drama Critics' Circle
    1988 Best Musical Nominee
    Outer Critics Circle
    1988 Outstanding Actor in a Musical Winner
    1988 Outstanding New Broadway Musical Winner
    1988 Outstanding Lighting Design Winner
    1988 Outstanding Set Design Winner
    Tony Award
    1988 Best Book of a Musical Nominee
    1988 Best Actor in a Musical Winner
    1988 Best Choreography Nominee
    1988 Costume Design (Play or Musical) Winner
    1988 Best Direction of a Musical Winner
    1988 Best Featured Actress in a Musical Winner
    1988 Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Winner
    1988 Best Original Score Nominee
    1988 Scenic Design (Play or Musical) Winner
    1988 Musical Winner

    QUICK STATS

    (as of Sep 18, 2022) Total Current Gross: $1,293,849,985.62 Highest Weekly Gross: $2,146,125.94 (Week Ending Dec 31, 2017)   Average Ticket Price: $66.30 Average % Capacity: 89.30%

    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
    Sep 18, 2022 17 $964,172.35 $96,175.15 $84.10 $247.00 11,465 1,605 8 0 89.29% 7.98%
    Sep 11, 2022 16 $867,997.20 -$47,983.82 $83.14 $247.00 10,440 1,605 8 0 81.31% 4.31%
    Sep 4, 2022 15 $915,981.02 $64,415.07 $92.64 $247.00 9,887 1,605 8 0 77.00% 4.80%
    Aug 28, 2022 14 $851,565.95 -$64,865.35 $91.85 $247.00 9,271 1,605 8 0 72.20% -5.62%
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