The show features amazing set designs, beautiful costumes and not to forget impressive music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. But how could they have missed her? And who has been teaching her? Reluctantly they audition Christine, one of the chorus girls, who surprises everyone with her angelic voice. Refusing to perform that night, the owners of the opera house have a serious problem. In 1881 in the famous Paris Opera House Carlotta, the Opéra’s resident soprano prima donna is rudely interrupted by the “phantom” during her rehearsal. He is madly in love with innocent young soprano Christine and devotes himself completely to her career. It tells the story of a masked figure who lurks in the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House and haunts everyone who lives there. The Phantom of the Opera is based on the French novel Le Fantôme de l’Opéra by Gaston Leroux. The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber is the longest-running show in Broadway history.

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national tours combined grossed over $1.5 billion, playing 216 engagements in 77 cities to 31 million people.

The musical changed the landscape for touring across the country, inspiring the renovation of theaters and opera houses. More from Broadway: 1776 is shattering glass ceilings Representatives say it has been seen by 19.5 million people and grossed $1.3 billion. In New York, the show employed an estimated 6,500 people (including 450 actors) during its more than 30-year run.

9, 2006 - when it surpassed the nearly 18-year run of 'Cats,' another musical featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. 'Phantom' became the longest-running show in Broadway history on Jan. The on-sale date for tickets for the final four weeks of performances - including the 35th anniversary, Valentine’s Day and the final performance - as well as details on all celebrations, will be announced at a future date. 44th St., will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Jan. But before it closes, the show at the Majestic Theatre, 245 W.

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