It’s always been one of my mantras throughout my long career: There’s an art to closing a show, as well as opening one.” Phantom has struggled to attract sufficient audiences to counter its heavy running costs (at nearly $1 million a week, it's one of the most expensive shows to run on Broadway), but Mackintosh is loathe to only blame Covid for the closure. Gaston Leroux's opera ghost may be disappearing for now, but there is no doubt that Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterpiece will continue to enchant audiences in London and around the world – and one day will return to Broadway." Mackintosh also spoke to the New York Times (see link below), and said: "You don’t want to run a great show into the ground. But all shows do finally close, and after considerable discussion between The Shuberts, The Really Useful Group, Andrew and myself, we concluded that the right time for ‘Phantom' was after the show's 35th birthday, on February 18 – a double celebration of ‘Phantom's' phenomenal success. Indeed, my production of Andrew's Cats proudly declared for decades ‘Now and Forever.' Yet ‘Phantom' has surpassed that show's extraordinary Broadway run. Cameron Mackintosh said: "As a producer you dream that a show will run forever. Reviews of The Phantom of the Opera ★★★★ "The music of the night is back" - The Guardian ★★★★ "Andrew Lloyd-Webber's classic musical is back in a sensationally polished production that rings out with the Music of the Night" - Express ★★★★ "Lloyd Webber's epic tearjerker is back in all its kitsch, gothic glory" - Telegraph ★★★★ "Andrew Lloyd Webber's gothic spectacular" - Time Out ★★★★ "The staging has never looked more spectacular" Sunday Express ★★★★ "The show has only grown in its artistic power" Sunday Times "This West End spectacular more than deserves its classic status" - Evening StandardĬameron Mackintosh speaks about Phantom closing on Broadway Following the news on Friday that The Phantom of the Opera is to close on Broadway after 35 years, Sir Cameron Mackintosh, the producer of the show, has issued a statement. Design by Maria Bjornson, lighting by Andrew Bridge, sound by Mick Potter and musical supervision by Simon Lee. Original musical staging and choreography is by Gillian Lynne, recreated and adapted by Chrissie Cartwright. Originally directed by Hal Prince this production is directed by Seth Sklar-Heyn. Written by Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Charles Hart, composed and co-orchestration by Andrew Llyod Webber and co-orchestration by David Cullen. At certain performances the role of ‘Christine Daaé’ will be played by Holly-Anne Hull. The cast also includes Saori Oda as ‘Carlotta Giudicelli’, Matt Harrop as ‘Monsieur Firmin’, Adam Linstead as ‘Monsieur André’, Greg Castiglioni as ‘Ubaldo Piangi’, Francesca Ellis as ‘Madame Giry’ and Ellie Young as Meg Giry.
The London cast of The Phantom of the Opera stars Killian Donnelly ( Kinky Boots, Les Miserables, Memphis) as ‘The Phantom’, Lucy St Louis ( Motown The Musical) as ‘Christine Daaé’ and Rhys Whitfield ( Summer and Smoke) as ‘Raoul’. Is his love enough to forgive the unthinkable acts he has committed? Will Christine be able to resist her ‘Angel of music’? Who is in The Phantom of the Opera London cast? When a handsome young suitor from Christine’s past enters the picture and threatens to steal her away from him. A genius recluse, the Phantom falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star. What is The Phantom of the Opera about?īeneath the beauty of the Paris Opera House lurks a mysterious masked figure. The Phantom of the Opera tickets at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London are available to book for performances to 4 March 2023. Experience this extraordinary reimagined production at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London.
Since the musical opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre on 9 October 1986 starring Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman, the show has travelled the world and entertained millions of people. Now celebrating its 35th year in London’s West End. One of the most famous and successful musicals of all time, The Phantom of the Opera is a jaw-dropping spectacle featuring a beautiful score, extraordinary scenery and effects, and a timeless tragic love story.
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