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  1. The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical) - Wikipedia

    Based on the 1910 novel by Gaston Leroux, it tells the tragic story of beautiful soprano Christine Daaé, who becomes the obsession of a mysterious and disfigured musical genius living in the subterranean …

  2. Discover the real history behind 'The Phantom of the Opera'

    Sep 29, 2022 · Yes and no — the plot of The Phantom of the Opera is fictional, but parts are inspired by true stories and legends. While everything in the musical did not actually happen, many elements of …

  3. The Phantom of the Opera - Encyclopedia Britannica

    Nov 26, 2025 · A romantic melodrama, The Phantom of the Opera premiered in London’s West End on October 9, 1986, and began its Broadway run on January 26, 1988. The passionate audience …

  4. What Is the Story Behind "The Phantom of the Opera"?

    May 20, 2025 · “The Phantom of the Opera” takes place in 1881, when the disfigured phantom chooses Christine Daae, an orphaned dancer at a Parisian opera house, to become his protégée. Christine …

  5. A Brief History of The Phantom of the Opera – Big Picture Peoria

    The Phantom of the Opera, Broadway’s longest running show, is set to close in April of 2023, making it one of many musicals that have announced closing dates since June of 2022. The show first opened …

  6. The Origins of Phantom • Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals

    Before it became the musical phenomenon we know today, The Phantom of the Opera (or Le Fantôme de l'Opéra) was a 1910 novel written by French author and journalist Gaston Leroux. A Conan Doyle …

  7. Fact vs Fiction: The True Stories Behind "The Phantom of the Opera"

    Jun 8, 2024 · It’s no stretch to see how such an incredible location could have inspired such a fantastical story. But what is fact and what is fiction in The Phantom of the Opera? Read on as we separate fact …

  8. Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera | History

    The Phantom of the Opera was the longest-running show in Broadway history. Read about the history, novel, music score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and more.

  9. The Phantom of the Opera in Newspapers | Headlines & Heroes

    May 1, 2023 · Did you get a chance to see the musical production, The Phantom of the Opera, at the Majestic Theatre in New York during its nearly 35-year run? Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical was …

  10. The Phantom of the Opera: History and Facts Infographic

    Jan 24, 2022 · Now in its 34th year, The Phantom of the Opera is the Broadway musical all others are measured against. The timeless story, the unforgettable score, an undeniable obsession that could …