欧博abgThe Phantom of the Opera • Andrew Lloyd Webbe

The Phantom of the Opera, a novel by Gaston Leroux, was first published as a series

The Phantom of the Opera, a novel by Gaston Leroux, was first published as a series from 23 September 1909 to 8 January 1910. The novel is partly inspired by historical events at the Paris Opera during the 19th century, and by an apocryphal tale concerning the use of a former ballet pupil's skeleton in Carl Maria von Weber's 1841 production of 'Der Freischüt'z.

1909

The Phantom of the Opera, was first adapted into a silent horror film in the early 20th century

Gaston Leroux's novel, The Phantom of the Opera, was first adapted into a silent horror film in the early 20th century. It was directed by Rupert Julian and starred Lon Chaney in the title role of the Phantom. It premiered in New York on 6 September 1925 and then was re-released 4 years later in colour and with sound.

1925

Ken Hill first produced a stage musical of The Phantom of the Opera at The Duke’s Playhouse

English playwright and director, Ken Hill, first produced a stage musical of The Phantom of the Opera at The Duke’s Playhouse in Lancaster on 26 July 1976.

1976

Andrew and Cameron Mackintosh attended a performance of Ken Hill’s production of Phantom at the Theatre Royal Stratford East

Ken Hill revived his musical version of The Phantom of the Opera in 1984. Andrew and Cameron Mackintosh attended a performance of this production at the Theatre Royal Stratford East. Andrew and Cameron approached Hill about the possibility of collaborating to develop this adaptation for the West End; however, they eventually decided not to pursue with the project later that year.

1984

Andrew bought a copy of the original English translation of Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera

In early 1985, whilst Requiem was in rehearsals and due to open at St Thomas' Church in New York in February, Andrew bought a copy of the original English translation of Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera. Then, following discussions with Cameron Mackintosh, they decided to produce their own version of the show with Andrew writing the music.

1985

Richard Stilgoe was chosen to write the lyrics for The Phantom of the Opera

With a vision of writing a new musical, Andrew and Cameron Mackintosh started to explore lyricists for The Phantom of the Opera. Richard Stilgoe was approached and chosen in 1985.

1985

Cameron Mackintosh suggested they ask Maria Björnson to design the set and costumes for Phantom

Whilst Andrew was working on Phantom for the Sydmonton Festival, Cameron Mackintosh was busy with another show, Les Misérables. Cameron suggested they ask Maria Björnson to design the set and costumes for Phantom who he knew through working at the RSC.

1985

Andrew approached Hal Prince and told him about his new high romance project, The Phantom of the Opera

Andrew approached Hal Prince at the nominee's pre-party for the 39th annual Tony Awards and told him about his new high romance project, The Phantom of the Opera. Hal expressed his interest in directing and they agreed to meet at Sydmonton back in the UK later that month.

1985

Hal Prince heard the first act score of Phantom, which included the chandelier moment and organ overture

On 23 June 1985, Hal Prince heard the first act score of Phantom that included the iconic chandelier moment and the organ overture, the latter of which have not changed to this day.

1985

The first act of The Phantom of the Opera was presented at the 11th Sydmonton Festival

On 5 July 1985, the first act of The Phantom of the Opera was presented at the 11th Sydmonton Festival. Directed by Dion McHugh, Colm Wilkinson played the 'Phantom', Sarah Brightman played 'Kristin', and Clive Carter played 'Raoul'.

1985

Hal Prince, Maria Björnson and Gillian Lynne were secured as director, designer and choreographer of Phantom

By early November 1985, Hal Prince was secured as the director of The Phantom of the Opera, Maria Björnson was confirmed as the designer, and Gillian Lynne was the choreographer.

1985

Steve Harley and Sarah Brightman duet to the title song from The Phantom of the Opera

Mike Batt suggested using a singer called Steve Harley to duet with Sarah Brightman to the title song from The Phantom of the Opera, which was then released as a single on 3 January 1986 by Polydor.

1986

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The Phantom of the Opera by Steve Harley & Sarah Brightman (1986)

1986

Michael Crawford met Andrew to hear the score of The Phantom of the Opera

In early 1986 Michael Crawford who was starring in 'Barnum' at the time, met with Andrew to discuss the score for Phantom.

1986

Cameron Mackintosh met with Richard Stilgoe to propose a collaboration with his old friend Alan Jay Lerner

In early February 1986, Cameron Mackintosh met with Richard Stilgoe to propose a collaboration with his old friend Alan Jay Lerner on the lyrics of The Phantom of the Opera. Soon afterwards, Cameron arranged lunch with Andrew, Richard and Alan to listen to Alan’s observations.

1986

Andrew met with Alan Jay Lerner who had become passionate about the Phantom project

Andrew met with Alan Jay Lerner who had become passionate about the Phantom project and liked many of the song titles. He was adamant that they first tackled the Act 2 opener 'Masquerade', so they set aside a lot of time in March to begin work; however, a few days later, Alan was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

1986

Andrew and Cameron continue to search for help with the libretto of The Phantom of the Opera

As Andrew and Cameron Mackintosh tried to find help with the libretto of The Phantom of the Opera, they met with Herbert Kretzmer, whom Cameron had brought in as lyricist at Les Misérables, but Andrew was intrigued by the lyrics of 'Moll Flanders' and a young writer called Charles Hart.

1986

Andrew and Cameron Mackintosh asked Charles Hart to do sample lyrics of three songs

At their first meeting, Andrew and Cameron Mackintosh asked Charles Hart to write sample lyrics for three songs. Within days, they were considering new lyrics, including retitling Kristin's opening aria from 'What Has Time Done to Me' to 'Think of Me'.

1986

Michael Crawford was announced as the title role of The Phantom of the Opera

On 27 May 1986, Michael Crawford was announced as the title role of Andrew's new musical, The Phantom of the Opera, alongside Sarah Brightman. Steve Barton also joined the leads as Raoul.

1986

At the 12th Sydmonton Festival, Andrew presented songs from The Phantom of the Opera

On 5 July 1986, at the 12th Sydmonton Festival, Andrew presented a number of songs from his new, upcoming production of The Phantom of the Opera in a concert-style performance with some of the London cast.

1986

Rehearsals for The Phantom of the Opera finally began at Alford House

In the third week of August 1986, rehearsals for The Phantom of the Opera finally began at Alford House, the community centre in Vauxhall.

1986

The first preview and public dress rehearsal of The Phantom of the Opera was an eventful night

The first preview and public dress rehearsal of The Phantom of the Opera on 27 September 1986 was an eventful night; there were countless breakdowns with the set and scenery and the chandelier got stuck.

1986

The world premiere and original London production of The Phantom of the Opera opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre

The world premiere and original London production of The Phantom of the Opera opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre on 9 October 1986. It is now one of the longest running shows in London with over 15,000 performances.

1986

The original London production of The Phantom of the Opera won 2 Laurence Olivier Awards

On 7 December 1986, the original London production of The Phantom of the Opera was nominated for 3 Laurence Olivier Awards and won 2, including 'Best New Musical' and Michael Crawford for 'Best Actor in a Musical'. This production also won the Evening Standard Theatre Award for 'Best Musical' in the same year. It then went on to win 2 more Laurence Olivier Awards for 'Most Popular Show' in 2002 and the 'Magic Radio Audience Award' in 2016.

1986

The Original Cast Album of The Phantom of the Opera reached no. 1 in the Official Album Charts

On 9 February 1987, the Original Cast Album of The Phantom of the Opera was released by Polydor Records. It reached no. 1 in the Official Album Charts and spent 3 weeks in this position.

1987

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Overture from Phantom Original Cast Album (1987)

1987

The Phantom of the Opera premiered on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre

The Phantom of the Opera premiered on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre on 26 January 1988.

1988

The Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera won Drama Desk Awards

On 5 June 1988, the Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera was nominated for 9 Drama Desk Awards at the 33rd annual event. The show won 7 awards including Michael Crawford for 'Outstanding Actor in a Musical', Harold Prince for 'Outstanding Director of a Musical', Andrew for 'Outstanding Music', Andrew and David Cullen for 'Outstanding Orchestrations', Maria Björnson for 'Outstanding Costume Design' and 'Outstanding Set Design', and Andrew Bridge for 'Outstanding Lighting Design'.

1988

The Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera won seven Tony Awards

On 5 June 1988, the Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera was nominated for ten Tony Awards at the 42nd annual event. The show won seven awards including 'Best Musical', 'Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical', 'Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical', 'Best Direction of a Musical', 'Best Scenic Design', 'Best Costume Design', and 'Best Lighting Design'.

1988

Phantom US national tours

The first national US tour (Christine Company) of The Phantom of the Opera opened on 31 May 1989 at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, and then transferred to San Francisco for a combined total run of almost ten years with 3,902 performances. Two additional tour emerged after this - the second national tour (Raoul Company) played an eight-and-a-half-year run, with 3,364 performances, and the third national tour (Music Box Company) played 7,284 performances and closed in Los Angeles at the Pantages Theatre on 31 October 2010.

1989

Phantom opened in Canada

The Phantom of the Opera first opened in Canada on 20 September 1989 at the Pantages Theatre, Toronto, starring Rebecca Caine as Christine and Colm Wilkinson as The Phantom (who also appeared at the 11th Sydmonton Festival in 1985 as The Phantom).

1989

Phantom opened in Australia

The Phantom of the Opera opened in Australia at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne on 8 December 1990; it was the first production of Phantom in the southern hemisphere.

1990

Phantom UK Tour

The first UK tour of The Phantom of the Opera opened at the Opera House in Manchester, on 19 October 1993 and ran until 1996.

1993

The first International Tour

The first International Tour of The Phantom of the Opera opened in Singapore on 26 February 1995, and then toured China, Australia & New Zealand before closing in 1998.

1995

The first Spanish language production

The first Spanish language production of The Phantom of the Opera opened at the Teatro Alameda in Mexico City on 16 December 1999.

1999

A film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera was released to the UK on 10 December 2004

On 10 December 2004, The Phantom of the Opera film was released to the UK. This adaptation of Andrew's award winning musical has grossed over $150 million worldwide. It was directed by Joel Schumacher, and starred Gerard Butler as the Phantom, Emmy Rossum as Christine, and Patrick Wilson as Raoul. Miranda Richardson, Minnie Driver, Simon Callow, Ciarán Hinds, Victor McGuire and Jennifer Ellison also appear in the film as supporting roles.

2004

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All I Ask of You from The Phantom of the Opera Motion Picture Soundtrack (2004)

2004

Phantom: Las Vegas Spectacular

On 24 June 2006, a production of The Phantom of the Opera, known as 'Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular', opened at the Venetian Resort and Hotel. The show ran for 2691 performances until it closed in 2012.

2006

To celebrate 25 years of The Phantom of the Opera, a special production was held at the Royal Albert Hall

To celebrate 25 years of The Phantom of the Opera, a special production was held at the Royal Albert Hall on 1 & 2 October 2011, starring Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess, and Hadley Fraser. After the show, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cameron Mackintosh and the original creative team joined the cast on stage. Sarah Brightman sang the title song along with four previous Phantoms: Colm Wilkinson, Anthony Warlow, Peter Jöback, and John Owen-Jones. Ramin Karimloo then joined them to perform 'The Music of the Night'.

2011

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Grand Finale from The Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary Album (2011)

2011

New Touring Production

A new touring production of The Phantom of the Opera opened at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth and continued on a tour of the UK and Ireland. This production then transferred to the US in late 2013 and ran until early 2019.

2012

Josh Groban & Kelly Clarkson released a cover of All I Ask Of You

Josh invited Kelly Clarkson to duet on the iconic track for his album 'Stages' released in 2015. The duo subsequently performed the song together on a CBS special in 2017.

2015

A special Gala Performance of The Phantom of the Opera took place at Her Majesty's Theatre

On 10 October 2016, a special Gala Performance of The Phantom of the Opera took place at Her Majesty's Theatre to celebrate the show's 30th anniversary.

2016

Phantom International Tour

The Phantom of the Opera embarked on another international tour on 28 February 2019, opening at the Theatre at Solaire in Manila, Philippines.

2019

The London production of The Phantom of the Opera temporarily closed during the COVID-19 pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the London production of The Phantom of the Opera temporarily closed and modifications were made to the stage area, proscenium arch, boxes and orchestra pit.These changes allowed the audience to become part of the production and blurred the boundary between stage and auditorium. The production reopened on 27 July 2021.

2021

Andrew's Symphonic Suites album, featuring orchestral arrangements of suites from Phantom, Evita, and Sunset Boulevard was released

On 29 October 2021, Andrew released the Symphonic Suites album, featuring orchestral arrangements of suites from The Phantom of the Opera, Evita, and Sunset Boulevard. It was recorded at the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London and showcases the cinematic quality of his compositions and emphasizes their orchestral elements.

2021

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The Phantom of the Opera from Symphonic Suites (2021)

2021

A special production of the Phantom of the Opera opened on a floating stage on Sydney Harbour

On 25 March 2022, a special production of the Phantom of the Opera opened on a floating stage in Sydney Harbour as part of the "Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour" series. This outdoor production featured the iconic and elaborate sets, special effects and costumes from Phantom with Sydney's skyline and Opera House as a stunning backdrop. It was directed by Simon Phillips, and starred Joshua Robson as the Phantom and Georgina Hopson as Christine.

2022

After 13,981 performances, the original Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera closed at the Majestic Theatre

After an incredible 13,981 performances, the original Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera closed at the Majestic Theatre on 16 April 2023.

2023

The International Tour of The Phantom of the Opera reopened at the Shanghai Grand Theatre

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Tour of The Phantom of the Opera reopened at the Shanghai Grand Theatre on 9 May 2023 and has been successfully touring around Asia.

2023

The iconic Phantom motif was featured in the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

The iconic chords from "The Phantom of the Opera" were featured in the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris as part of the celebration of French influence in culture.

2024

ALW Musicals Piano Arrives at St Pancras International

On 28 October 2024, ALW Musicals donated a beautiful Yamaha piano to St Pancras International train station. It is hoped that it may bring joy to all who pass through the station and inspire a new generation to discover and share the power of music.

2024

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ALW Musicals Piano Arrives at St Pancras International

2024

The Phantom of the Opera arrived in India

The Phantom of the Opera made its India debut at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre on 5 March 2025. The International Tour continues and travels to Singapore and Bangkok, bringing this iconic show to new audiences across Asia.

2025

Masquerade officially opened in New York

On 28 September 2025, Masquerade, the new Phantom of the Opera experience created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Diane Paulus, produced by Randy Weiner, officially opened on 57th Street in New York.

2025

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