The Phantom of the Opera Tickets 2012
The Phantom of the Opera had been with us for more than a century, having been written by French writer Gaston Leroux and published in 1909. The book wasn’t that much of a success but its other forms were widely successful and acclaimed all over the world. These other forms include the film released in 2004 starring Gerard Butler and the musical that runs for more than 25 years.
The Phantom of the Opera musical is the Broadway’s longest musical ever. According to their website, “For more than 20 years, this has been the Broadway musical all others are measured against. The timeless story, the unforgettable score, an undeniable obsession that could never die.”
The musical opened in the West End in 1986 and on Broadway in 1988. It was created by Andrew Lloyd Webber; the music was composed by Lloyd Webber and the lyrics written by Charles Hart with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe.
During its first year of release, it already won the 1986 Olivier Award and the 1988 Tony Award for Best Musical. Last February 11, 2012, it celebrated its 10,000th performance on Broadway. It is the longest running musical Broadway show, the second longest-running West End musical, and the third longest-running West End show overall .
worldwide box office receipts of over $5.1 billion (£3.5 billion),including a record-setting Broadway gross of US $845 million, Phantom is the highest-grossing entertainment event of all time and the most financially successful theatrical show in history. It had been seen by over 130 million people in 145 cities in 27 countries by 2011, the most successful entertainment project in history.
If you haven’t seen this timeless musical, now is the time to do so. They are touring all over the US, UK, South Africa and the Asia Pacific. Check your cities now for theaters that show the musical. Missing this musical is like missing an important piece of your art life.
The musical has two acts; but it opens to the present day where Raoul, remembers all that happened in the opera upon seeing a grand chandelier. His mind reverts back to the 1880s during the grandeur of the Paris Opera. The opera is mainly about the obsession and love of a disfigured musical genius for a young and talented soprano, Christine. He had been hiding in his lair underneath the Paris Opera not wanting anyone to see his face.
Watch the story unfold in beautiful musical form. It is a truly captivating and a heartfelt love story that would be surely enjoyed by everyone. Get your discount musical tickets now at leading ticket stores online. The Phantom of the Opera tickets are selling fast, so make sure you get yours now.
