Guide Note: The Phantom Of The Opera is based on the classic novel "Le Fantome de Opera" by Gaston Leroux. Phantom tells the story of a masked figure who lives beneath a Paris Opera House. When he falls madly in love with a young, soprano Christine, he devotes all of his devious methods to developing her talent and making her a star.
Fast Facts:
- Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Lyrics: Charles Hart with addition lyrics by Richard Stilgoe
- As of April 4, 2007, became the first Broadway show ever to reach 8,000 performances
- Phantom has broken all records previously set for stage and movie attendance, making it the most successful entertainment venture ever
- Phantom has gone on to win every major award