Review: Revived ‘Phantom of the Opera’ exemplifies excess at its most entertaining

Five decades in, Andrew Lloyd Webber's mega-musical has an infuriating storyline and an impressive everything else. Cue the chandelier.

Review: ‘Phantom of the Opera’ at Cadillac Palace Theatre keeps the memories and a classic staging alive

Theater producer Cameron Mackintosh has been bringing long runs of grand theatrical spectacles to Chicago for nearly half a century now. Delivering a big night out for regular folks remains a ...
Observer

Review: ‘Masquerade’ Tries to Revive ‘Phantom of the Opera’ But Embalms It Instead

The schlock-gothic Andrew Lloyd Webber megahit returns to keep Phans on their toes. For the rest of us, this immersive production is neither fun nor emotionally resonant. Jeff Kready and Anna Zavelson ...
The New York Times

In ‘Masquerade,’ You’re There Inside the Phantom’s Mind

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Theater Review Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” returns to New York in an immersive spectacle, as silly as it is thrilling. By Alexis ...
Forbes

‘Phantom Of The Opera’ Closed On Broadway As Longest-Running Musical—Here’s The Entire Top 10

The Phantom of the Opera staged its final show on Sunday, ending a 35-year, 13,981-performance run as Broadway’s longest running production—thousands more performances than any other show in the top ...
The Washington Post

The Christines take their final bow

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. The iconic Broadway character Christine Daaé has been played by 40 women ...
Vulture

The Opera Ghost

The Phantom of the Opera will end its 35-year Broadway run on April 16. Still, Lloyd Webber longed to be thought of as a serious composer. He was proud that Cats was built around a fugue, and, like ...