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About The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway
2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.
Children under the age of 4 are not permitted.
Contains live gun shot sounds, strobe lighting, theatrical fog, smoke and pyrotechnics.
Latecomers are seated at the discretion of management.
Previews: Jan 9, 1988 • Opening: Jan 26, 1988 • Closing: Apr 16, 2023
Broadway Musicals Classics Drama Award Winning
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Majestic Theatre
245 W 44th St New York, NY 10036
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Theater is not completely wheelchair accessible. No steps into the theatre from the sidewalk, no steps to designated wheelchair seats.
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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 of spectacle and romance, accompanied by Broadway’s most unforgettable score.
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Know Before You Go
Both romantic and scary, The Phantom of the Opera is a thrilling night of theater with grand emotions. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s score, with its beloved signature song “Music of the Night,” sets the mood, but you may also find yourself humming the gorgeous period costumes and simple yet grand sets (even the famous chandelier, which probably falls slower than you’d expect, is a thrill).
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Critics’ Reviews (4)
A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.
"Phantom rules! It remains as fresh and spectacular as ever. Andrew Lloyd Webber's score has a visceral tug more than almost any score written in the past 20 years. Beautiful and romantic, I have to tip my hat: The Phantom of the Opera has aged divinely."
NY1
Roma Torre
"Phantom still delivers the goods! Judging by sheer invention, emotional punch and onstage talent, the venerable blockbuster still beats out almost all of the shippersnappers currently on Broadway. Maria Bjornson's flamboyant gothic design and Harold Prince's fantastical staging still have the gleam of finely polished professionalism."
The New York Times
Jason Zinoman
"Phantom is still wonderful and isn't showing its age one bit! The chandelier still falls on cue and the show still rises to the top of all the musicals ever to appear on Broadway. I hope I listen to the music of the night forever!"
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David Richardson
"It may be possible to have a terrible time at The Phantom of the Opera, but you'll have to work at it. Only a terminal prig would let the avalanche of pre-opening publicity poison his enjoyment of this show, which usually wants nothing more than to shower the audience with fantasy and fun, and which often succeeds, at any price. The physical production, Andrew Bridge's velvety lighting included, is a tour de force throughout–as extravagant of imagination as of budget."
The New York Times
Frank Rich
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this show good for my kids?
Grand opera and lush romance might not be their cup of tea. And the Phantom is a frightening guy. There are old-fashioned scare moments throughout—a dead corpse plunging from a noose, shrieking-for-their-lives ballerinas, that disfigured face... Such sights will either send your kid burying their face in your arm or thinking it’s the coolest show in town.
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Ben Crawford
The Phantom
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(Ben Crawford/ Photo courtesy of The Publicity Office)
Ben Crawford
Ben Crawford was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona and received a BFA in Music Theatre from The University of Arizona. His Broadway credits includeCharlie and the Chocolate Factory(Mr. Salt), the titular character in Shrek The Musical, Big Fish (Edward Bloom u/s, Don Price), Les Misérables (Javert/Valjean u/s) and On the Twentieth Century (Bruce Granit u/s). Phantom marks Ben’s sixth Broadway show and he is beyond grateful to be able to jump into this iconic role. Ben has also starred in over twenty regional theatre productions ranging from Che in Evita (Studio Tenn), Starbuck in 110 in the Shade (Ford’s Theatre), Luther Billis in South Pacific (Ogunquit Playhouse), Frederick Barrett in Titanic (MUNY) and Jud Fry in Oklahoma! (Fox Theatre).
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Emilie Kouatchou
Christine
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(Emilie Kouatchou / Photo courtesy of The Publicity Office)
Emilie Kouatchou
Emilie is making her Broadway debut inPhantom. Recent credits includeUnknown Soldier(Playwrights Horizons);Oklahoma!(Broadway at Music Circus, Sacramento, CA);Merrily We Roll Along,Passing Strange,Me and My Girl,Violet,A Man of No Importance(University of Michigan);Sweeney Todd(Connecticut Repertory Theater). Graduate, University of Michigan’s Musical Theatre program. She is extremely grateful for the love and support from her family, friends, team at CGF Talent and everyone who has supported her throughout the years.
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John Riddle
Raoul
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(John Riddle
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John Riddle
John Riddle has been seen on Broadway in Frozen (Hans),The Visit (Young Anton) and on the national tour ofEvita. Other favorites credits include Tony in West Side Story (Casa Mañana), Joe Hardy in Damn Yankees (PCLO), Eric in The Little Mermaid (Muny), Little Dancer (Kennedy Center) and My Paris (Long Wharf). He has appeared in the concert performances ofThe Secret Garden (Lincoln Center) and with the Cincinnati Pops, as well as performed hissolo show Keep It Simple at Feinstein’s/54 Below.
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Sara Esty
Meg Giry
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(Sara Esty
Photo c/o The Publicity Office)
Sara Esty
Sara is honored to be joining thePhantomlegacy! Former soloist with Miami City Ballet, Princess Grace Fellowship Award recipient for dance. Broadway/First National:An American in Paris(Lise Dassin). Other:Brigadoon(Jean, NYCC Encores!),A Chorus Line(Maggie, Encores!; Cassie, Cape Playhouse),Marie Dancing Still(5th Avenue, Seattle),Alien/Nation(Williamstown Theater Festival, Forest of Arden Co. Member). Film/TV:West Side Story(dir. Steven Spielberg), Fosse/Verdon,The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.Love to BRS/Gage and my family! F+A,NMW. For Nana.
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Raquel Suarez Groen
Carlotta
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(Raquel Suarez Groen
Photo c/o The Publicity Office)
Raquel Suarez Groen
Raquel Suarez Groenis thrilled to be making her Broadway debut withPhantom! Off-Broadway: Roxanne Conti,iFigaro (90210)!(Duke Theater); Grand Dame in Vox Lumiere’sPhantom of the Opera. Opera: Marzelline, Fidelio(Opera Carolina); Frasquita,Carmen(Opera San Antonio, Venture Opera); Susanna,Le nozze di Figaro(Opera on the James); Lauretta,Gianni Schicchi(Opera on the James, DiCapo Opera); Opera Lyra Ottawa; Syracuse Opera. Awards: Giulio Gari International Vocal Competition, Prize Winner; Florida Grand Opera YPO Competition, Prize Winner. Special thanks to my loving mom and dad, Tara Rubin Casting, Renée Fleming, Joan Lader, Diana and Bernard Uzan and my team at UIA!
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Maree Johnson
Madame Giry
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(Maree Johnson
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Maree Johnson
Maree Johnsonis thrilled to be returning toThe Phantom of the Operaand making her Broadway debut! Born in Sydney and now living in Manhattan, Maree played Christine Daaé in Cameron Mackintosh’s Australian production. Other Australian credits includeCats(Grizabella),Les Misérables,West Side Story(Maria),My Fair Lady(Eliza),Scrooge(Isabel/Helen), two concert productions ofFollies(Young Heidi, Young Sally) and the lead in Sondheim’sYou’re Gonna Love Tomorrowat Sydney Opera House. Maree’s U.S. credits includeZorba(The Widow),Passion(Fosca, Barrymore Award nomination) andMyths & Hymns(Emily). As always, love and thanks to Jason, Audra and Helena.
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Craig Bennett
Monsieur Firmin
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(Craig Bennett
Photo c/o The Publicity Office)
Craig Bennett
Craig Bennett's Broadway credits includeThe Last Ship (Billy Thompson), A Tale of Two Cities (Jerry Cruncher), South Pacific (Thomas Hassinger) andMiss Saigon (Sgt. Schultz). Off-Broadway: Music in the Air (City Center Encores!), Citizen Ruth (NY Fringe Festival). National tour: The Phantom of the Opera (Monsieur Firmin), The Light in the Piazza (Signor Naccarelli), Billy Elliot (Big Davey), Mamma Mia! (Bill Austin), Ragtime (Willie Conklin), Les Misérables (Combeferre). Regional: A Little Night Music (Fredrik), Randy Newman’s Faust (Michael), House of Martin Guerre (Jehannot), all at The Goodman Theater, Chicago. Thanks to Steve and Dale. Love to Sala and Mako.
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Nehal Joshi
Monsieur André
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(Nehal Joshi
Photo c/o Lincoln Center Theater)
Nehal Joshi
Broadway:All My Sons,Phantom of the Opera(closing cast),Flying Over Sunset,School of Rock,Gettin’TheBand Back Together,LesMiserables(Original Revival Cast),ThreepennyOpera. Off-Broadwayincludes:Cyrano,Working(2008 revision),Grand Hotel(Encores!),Three Sisters. Regional creditsincludesArena Stage, Dallas Theatre Center, Goodman Theatre,La Jolla Playhouse, TheShakespeare Theatre Company, The Kennedy Center. Video Game: World of Warcraft: Cataclysm. Film/TV: Law & Order SVU (NBC), The Wire (HBO), Search Party (HBO),Blackout.
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Carlton Moe
Piangi
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(Carlton Moe
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Carlton Moe
Heralded byThe New York Timesas an “ardent tenor,” Carlton Moe debuted at Carnegie Hall with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in 2013. A native of Portland, Oregon, he has performed with such organizations as the Oregon Symphony, Walla Walla Symphony, Aspen Music Festival, Napa Music Festival, Savannah Voice Festival, Opera in Williamsburg, Charlottesville Symphony Society, and the Martina Arroyo Foundation. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Portland State University and a Master of Music degree from Manhattan School of Music, where he attended on a full scholarship.
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Music
Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Book
Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Lyrics
Charles Hart
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Charles Hart
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Director
Harold Prince
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Harold Prince
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Choreographer
Gillian Lynne
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Gillian Lynne
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Set and Costume Designer
Maria Bjornson
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Maria Bjornson
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Lighting Designer
Andrew Bridge
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Andrew Bridge
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Sound Designer
Martin Levan
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Martin Levan
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Orchestrations
Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Cullen
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Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Cullen
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Musical Director
David Caddick
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David Caddick
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