The haunting The Phantom of the Opera musical story is adapted from Gaston Leroux's novel of the same name and is set in the heart of the Paris Opera House. Having spawned a sequel musical Love Never Dies and a successful film adaptation starring Gerard Butler, the glorious production in London's West End continues to draw audiences from all over the world. It has been seen by over 130 million people in 145 cities across 27 countries.
The Phantom of the Opera musical is one of the most successful pieces of entertainment in history with combined worldwide grosses of over $5.6 billion. The Phantom of the Opera is the second longest-running West End musical, behind Les Miserables. The show continues to features some of Lloyd Webber's most memorable music alongside the original stunning set design, costumes and special effects. 1986, with an original opening night on 9 Oct. The Phantom of the Opera began previews at Her Majesty's Theatre in London on 27 Sept. The Phantom of the Opera tickets are available on London Theatre now. A definitive silent horror classic.Andrew Lloyd Webber's sensational long-running musical The Phantom of the Opera continues to run at the West End's Her Majesty's Theatre. The film may not be able to scare as much as it did back in 1925, but it still retains a fun chilling atmosphere throughout. A huge hit in its initial release, "The Phantom of the Opera" set the standard for other Universal horror flicks to come. During the ballroom sequence the movie mysteriously turns into color for a brief time, which does a great job in highlighting the Phantoms red costume. The production value shows off the big budget that was spent on this movie, especially with sets like the ballroom, grand opera house, and the Phantom's dark dungeon. Not only is Chaney's turn as the Phantom incredibly memorable, the film's sets are also something to behold. He was truly one of the quintessential silent actors. Along with the incredible make-up job, Chaney brings out the un-predictable behavior and confused nature of the title character. Lon Chaney is so incredibly expressive that he makes the rest of the film's cast look lifeless in comparison.
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