For Art's Sake: Phantom returns to haunt Singapore

27 March 2013

SINGAPORE — Broadway’s longest running musical, The Phantom Of The Opera, is headed back to sing for Singaporean audiences once again when it opens at The MasterCard Theatres at the Marina Bay Sands from July 16, 2013 for a strictly limited season.

Last seen in Singapore in 2007, The Phantom Of The Opera is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s acclaimed musical that’s an adaptation of the novel Le Fantome De L’Opera by Gaston Leroux. It tells the tale of a masked musical genius known as “The Phantom” that lives in the depths of the Paris Opera House. He falls in love with the talented Christine — who’s actually in love with Raoul. What follows is a “dramatic” tale that’s been watched by over 130 million worldwide.

“This touring production of The Phantom Of The Opera is as fine as any version you might see on the West End or Broadway — it is the same exquisite design that the audience is familiar with, and we invest a great deal to ensure it is of the highest standards,” said producer Kelly Comerford of The Really Useful Group. 

“Our stellar cast assembles the industry’s best performers, with members coming from leading entertainment destinations of the world; UK, USA, Europe, Australia and South Africa. The Phantom Of The Opera has enjoyed huge success throughout the Asia-Pacific region, having experienced a sold-out season in Singapore in 2007 as well as Shanghai and Seoul, and I am confident that audiences in Singapore will welcome the return of this legendary musical.”

Tickets are now on sale for MasterCard Priceless members, and will go on sale for the general public from April 4. Tickets cost from S$55 to S$230, excluding the booking fee of S$3 per ticket. You can book online at http://www.baseentertainmentasia.com or http://www.marinabaysands.com/Ticketing, by phone at +65 6688 8826 or head down to get in person at the Marina Bay Sands Box Offices.

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