Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera is currently wowing audiences and critics alike at Arts Centre Melbourne. Due to incredible demand the Melbourne season will be extended until February 18th.
After its record-breaking season at the Sydney Opera House earlier in the year this production has soared in Melbourne with audiences flocking to experience one of the most successful and much loved musicals of all time.
After its record-breaking season at the Sydney Opera House earlier in the year this production has soared in Melbourne with audiences flocking to experience one of the most successful and much loved musicals of all time.
The Phantom of the Opera will play at State Theatre Arts Centre Melbourne until 18 February.
This spectacular new staging by Cameron Mackintosh premiered with a record-breaking sell out tour of the UK followed by a 7-year tour of the United States which grossed over US$400 million and thrilled critics and audiences alike. Australia is now only the third country to see this new PHANTOM with its
beloved and thrilling score including the hit songs The Music of the Night, All I Ask of You and Masquerade. With stunning new staging and scenic design, Maria Björnson’s iconic original costumes and many special effects including a spectacular new realisation of the show’s chandelier.
This production includes a 37 strong cast and 27 piece orchestra, making it one of the largest musical productions ever in Australia. The talented Australian cast is led by Josh Piterman in the coveted lead role of the Phantom while Amy Manford takes on the role of the ingénue Christine Daaé and Blake Bowden plays Raoul Vicomte de Chagny.
