STORY
The Phantom of the Opera is based on the novel by Gaston Leroux. It tells the story of the hideously deformed Phantom who lurks beneath the stage of the Paris Opera, exercising a reign of terror over its occupants. The phantom falls in love with the young Soprano devoting himself to creating a new star for the Opera by nurturing her extraordinary talents and employing all the skills at his disposal.

The phantom demands that Christine is made the lead, but when his demands aren't met, he kills the stagehand and steals Carlotta's voice. In the meantime Raoul and Christine have fallen in love (and are keeping their engagement a secret). The Phantom has made a play- 'Don Juan Triumphant' and gives it to the manager. Planning to capture the phantom they plan for the production. In the end, the Phantom gives Christine a choice- stay with him forever or he kills Raoul.


HISTORY

The musical opened at Her Majesty's Theatre on 9 October 1986 with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman in the leading roles and there have been more than twenty productions world-wide since then.

The Phantom of the Opera is the jewel in the crown of the Really Useful Group's copyrights. In London there has never been a seat unsold, and the musical has achieved in excess of 99% of potential capacity wherever it has been presented. It is estimated that over 52 million people have seen the show and the box office gross world-wide stands.

Aside from the West End production, The Phantom of the Opera is currently playing in New York , Shanghai and Budapest and a production is touring the USA. And a movie version of The Phantom of the Opera is due to be released at the end of 2004.

MUSICAL NUMBERS

-Think of Me
-Angel of Music
-Little Lotte
-The Mirror (Angel of Music)
-The Phantom of the Opera
-The Music of the Night
-I Remember
-Stranger Than You Dreamt It
-Magical Lasso
-Prima Donna
-Poor Fool, He Makes Me Laugh
-Why Have You Brought Me Here
-Raoul, I've Been There
-All I Ask of You
-Masquerade
-Why so Silent
-Twisted Every Way
-Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again
-Wandering Child
-Bravo, Monsieur
-The Point of No Return
-Down Once More
-Track Down This Murderer