Description: This is a beautiful January 2023 playbill from the Original Broadway production of the landmark ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, RICHARD STILGOE and CHARLES HART musical "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" at the Majestic Theatre in New York City. (The production opened January 26th, 1988 and temporarily closed on March 12th, 2020 when all New York theaters suspended performances due to the pandemic. The production returned on October 22nd, 2021 and permanently closed on April 16th, 2023 after 13,981 performances. It is, by more than 3,000 performances, the longest-running show in Broadway history.) ..... The musical starred BEN CRAWFORD in the title role, EMILIE KOUATCHOU as "Christine Daae" and JOHN RIDDLE as "Raoul" and featured NEHAL JOSHI, CRAIG BENNETT, RAQUEL SUAREZ GROEN, MAREE JOHNSON, CARLTON MOE and SARA ESTY with JULIA UDINE playing the role of "Christine" at certain performances. (Note: EMILIE KOUATCHOU, making her Broadway debut, is the first Black actress to play the role of "Christine Daae".) ..... Side Note: On January 9th, 2006, The Phantom of the Opera became the longest-running musical in Broadway history, surpassing the previous record held by Cats. The Phantom of the Opera was honored with seven 1988 Tony Awards including "Best Musical" ..... CREDITS: Music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER ("Jesus Christ Superstar", "Evita", "Cats", "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", "Song and Dance", "Starlight Express", "The Phantom of the Opera", "Aspects of Love", "Jeeves", "Sunset Boulevard", "School of Rock"); Book by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER and RICHARD STILGOE based on the novel by GASTON LEROUX; Lyrics by CHARLES HART; Additional Lyrics by RICHARD STILGOE; Sets and Costumes designed by MARIA BJORNSON; Choreographed by GILLIAN LYNNE; Directed by HAROLD PRINCE; Produced by CAMERON MACKINTOSH and THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP ..... DETAILS: The 36 page playbill measures 5 3/8" X 8 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, individual photos of the cast members, bios of each of the actors and members of the creative team and three production photos ..... CONDITION: This playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-22T23:29:00.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Sub-Genre: Broadway Musicals
Product: Playbill
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 2023
