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Phantom Of The Opera Broadway

Phantom Of The Opera Broadway Masterpiece

In the history of Broadway, The Phantom of the Opera is the longest- running show. Phantom of the Opera Broadway is the most critically acclaimed musical. This show has till date already crossed the highest turnover among all the Broadway shows.

The Phantom of the Opera is a spectacular musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and it is based on the French novel by Gaston Leroux. The musical opened at Her Majesty's Theatre, in London in 1986, where it is still playing.

Perhaps one of Andrew Lloyd Webbers most famous musicals, this musical is about a beautiful singer, Christine, who becomes the obsession of a strange, disfigured musical mastermind called as The Phantom of the Opera, who haunts and terrorizes the Paris Opera House.

The tale starts with unexplained accidents that occurred throughout the Paris Opera. And then an arrogant diva, Carlotta, refuses to go on, which let Christine to take her place and this becomes a triumph. On the night on which Christine makes her singing debut, she gets to meet Raoul, her childhood buddy. In her dressing room, Christine is able to at last meet the Phantom, who has trained her to sing very well. The Phantom takes her to his den in the hazy catacombs under the Opera House; there he declares his love for Christine. But she quickly learns his awful secret. Then the story moves from the Phantom's secretive hideaway to the dizzying roof of the Opera House, as the Phantom and Raoul fight to get Christine's love.

This show has a large orchestra comprising 26 musicians; the show uses 17 instruments and numerous beating instruments. The majority of the orchestra consists of string instruments, with large woodwind and brass sections. The show uses both classical instruments and synthesizers.

Thus, an interesting and exciting story along with timeless music makes the Phantom of the Opera as the highest-grossing entertainment event of all time. Its new audiences and loyal fans alike get astonished to see Phantom in his all new avatar. Modern technology made this possible through use of special effects and enhancements.

This show is excellent for families looking for the quintessential Broadway experience. You will be enthralled with its lavish scenery and the lush orchestral performances.

Since its first performance the Phantom of the Opera has provided seats to over 80 million people in 25 countries in 124 cities around the world. The (NY) New York production alone has played to an attendance of millions of people in the show's over 20-year run.

Now it is time to become a part of the phenomenon by getting your tickets today and experience the world's most famous musical theatre masterpiece. You can easily get Phantom of the Opera Broadway tickets on the internet. At times you may also get discount tickets on certain websites. So hurry and get yourself ready to watch this intriguing musical show.