Phantom went on to become one the most commercially successful musical of all time. The show won a slew of awards, including the Olivier Award for Musical of the Year (1986) and Tony Award for Best Musical (1988). Writing for Sunday Express, Richard Barkley described the show as “a gorgeous operatic extravaganza that is a thrill to the blood and a sensual feast for the eye.” Michael Billington in his review for The Guardian noted “The Phantom works…because it delights in the possibilities of theatre.”Īfter Phantom’ s much hyped Broadway opening two years later, the New York Times theatre critic Frank Rich (somewhat begrudgingly) also gave the show a positive review, claiming it was “worth seeing not only for its punch as high-gloss entertainment but also as a fascinating key to what the phenomenon is about.”
Michael Crawford played the Phantom, and Sarah Brightman played Christine Daae, roles which they performed on the West End and in Broadway.
The original production was directed by Harold Prince, with production design by Maria Bjornson. The Phantom of the Opera first opened in London on September 27, 1986.
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