Happy 34th Anniversary, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA!

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 1/26/22 at 12:14am

It's simply remarkable that The Brilliant Original has been on Broadway - and in the same theatre - for this long, and counting. I can't believe I haven't seen it live yet (as remarkable as the 25th anniversary London proshot is).

New B-roll and production photos were released yesterday... starting tonight, Emilie Kouatchou becomes the first black woman to take on Christine Daaé full-time on Broadway!

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 



 

 



 

 

 

Updated On: 1/26/22 at 12:14 AM

[Lot666]

Posted: 1/26/22 at 8:04am

I'm so happy that the Broadway production is still, essentially, the one created by Prince, Bjornson, and Lynne. At least for now.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 1/26/22 at 8:52am

This anniversary boggles the mind due to the sheer passage of time alone! I worked at the Majestic Theatre when Phantom first opened.  I will always associate this show with me being very new to NYC.

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Posted: 1/26/22 at 9:02am

I’m thrilled to see the anniversary performance tonight. I caught the Broadway not too long ago and it was in great shape - it’s in very good hands with Emilie.

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/26/22 at 10:45am

I will be there this evening also. I had planned for Phantom to be the first show I saw when shows reopened, had planned on going the opening night, but I was just getting back to work and trying to get back in the swing of things. Then I was going to go to Emilie's first night and It also slipped my mind. 

I saw the show on Broadway about two years after it opened and it was not the best performance. Didn't see it again until the tour in 2009 (Which was wonderful). I have been wanting to see it again on Broadway for a while now, tonight will be a nice night to revisit it. 

[FANtomFollies]

Posted: 1/26/22 at 10:56am

SO thankful that the Broadway production is still 'the brilliant original'. I last saw it in November with Emilie Kouatchou and she is easily one of the best Christine's I have seen...and I have seen MANY. If you are a fan of the show I would highly recommend trying to see her.

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 1/26/22 at 11:54am

I’ll also be there tonight. The last time I saw it was when Ali Ewoldt was Christine, and I thought she was wonderful. So glad I’ll be there to ring in the first Black full-time Christine on Broadway!

[yyys]

Posted: 1/26/22 at 12:09pm

Is Ben Crawford still on this? Don't like his singing.......

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 1/26/22 at 12:12pm

May you last forever, you absolute masterpiece!

[Wick3]

Posted: 1/26/22 at 12:36pm

Wow what an achievement! I'll also be there this evening and am quite excited!

[chrishuyen]

Posted: 1/26/22 at 12:40pm

Happy to see all the positive feedback for Emilie, I haven't seen her in the role yet but excited to be back soon!

[AllThatJazz2]

Posted: 1/26/22 at 2:13pm

Happy Anniversary Phantom of the Opera! Was delighted to see Emilie in the show when I went last week - thought she was absolutely fantastic. 

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/26/22 at 10:05pm

A wonderful evening. Great performances all around. Emilie was in tears at the curtain call. There was a short speech at the end and tv cameras were there for it. We got anniversary playbills and a nice pin as we entered.