The longest-running show on Broadway, The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is a classic and definitely a must-see for any musical-theater fan.
Based on Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel, The Phantom of the Opera, the musical follows the story of The Phantom, a mysterious composer who haunts the Paris Opera House, and his muse, up-and-coming opera-star Christine Daaé.
Unbeknownst to everyone but the audience and Christine Daaé, the Phantom has actually taken the young soprano under his wing for private singing lessons. Through his continued torment of the Paris Opera House, he secures Christine an audition in the current opera they are rehearsing. As Christine’s star continues to rise, an old friend, Raoul – now a handsome, young man – begins to take notice. This, in turn, angers the Phantom and causes him to kidnap Christine Daaé, who despite her capture, seemingly continues to take interest in the Phantom.
This haunting tale of love, light, and music – with its celebrated cast and Tony award-winning music – will surely make for a night that will be hard to forget.
What we love about ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ on Broadway
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- Seeing and hearing musical theater classics like “All I Ask of You,” “Angel of Music,” “Think of Me,” “Music of the Night,” the show-stopping “Masquerade,” and of course, the titular “The Phantom of the Opera” performed live by the phenomenal The Phantom of the Opera Broadway cast.
- The production value, the set pieces, and the costumes are truly magnificent! And not to mention the iconic chandelier hanging from the ceiling of the theater – you won’t get another experience like this on Broadway.
- Seamlessly booking your Phantom of the Opera tickets on Klook. With great seating options, you can’t go wrong.
The current The Phantom of the Opera cast on Broadway:
- The Phantom is played by Ben Crawford
- Christine Daaé is played by Emilie Kouatchou
- Raoul is played by John Riddle
- Monsieur Andre is played by Bradley Dean
- Monsieur Firmin is played by Craig Bennet
- Carlotta Guidicell is played by Raquel Suarez Groen
- Madame Giry is played by Maree Johnson
- Ubaldo Piangi is played by Carlton Moe
- Meg Giry is played by Sara Esty
How do we get to the Majestic Theater?
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The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway is currently showing at the Majestic Theater on 247 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036. To get there, you can take the subway to the Times Square 42nd Street Metro Station. Check out this map for more information.
Fun fact: Did you know that this exact theater has been home to The Phantom of the Opera since 1988? This year is the musical's 34th anniversary on Broadway.
How long does The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway run for?
The Phantom of the Opera's running time is 150 minutes long (or roughly 2 hours and 30 minutes) with an intermission between both acts so you can stretch your legs, or grab some snacks! Just make sure to allow enough time to get back to your seat before Act II!
Health and Safety Guidelines
- Just like the Phantom, we all have to mask up! All guests must wear a mask at all times except when eating or drinking in the designated areas.
- Guests aged 12+ must be fully vaccinated to enter the theater. Guests must present digital or physical proof of vaccination at the stage door.
- Children aged 5-11 may enter the theater only if accompanied by a) 1 fully-vaccinated adult, and b) has proof of at least one dose of an FDA or WHO-approved vaccine.
- If the performance guests choose to attend is less than 14 days after their child’s (age 5-11) first vaccine dose, they must also provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
- For international guests: TWO doses of any FDA or WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccine are acceptable.
- Guests ages 18+ must present a valid government-issued ID. Guests under the age of 18 may present their school ID.
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