AsiaOne
Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013
SINGAPORE - The world's most successful and longest-running
show on Broadway - The Phantom of the Opera - is returning to Singapore
on Jul 16, 2013, for a strictly limited season.
The award-winning musical is set to take Singapore by storm when the show opens at The MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's critically acclaimed masterpiece is now
enjoying its 27th year on the West End stage, and its 26th year on
Broadway, and continues to play to full houses around the world.
The Phantom of the Opera has been seen by over 130 million people
worldwide, in more than 27 countries, has grossed more than US$5.6
billion and has won over 50 major theatre awards.
Producer Kerry Comerford of The Really Useful Group said "The Phantom
of the Opera is an exceptionally unique musical for so many reasons,
and sits in a class of its own. It has received incredible acclaim over
the years, and to this day remains unrivalled by other musicals in its
world-wide successes."
"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.
"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."
The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a disfigured musical
genius known only as 'The Phantom' who haunts the depths of the Paris
Opera House. Mesmerised by the talent and beauty of a young soprano -
Christine - the Phantom lures her as his protege and falls fiercely in
love with her.
Unaware of Christine's love for Raoul, The Phantom's obsession sets
the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness and
passions collide.
With 130 cast, crew and orchestra members, jaw-dropping scenery,
breathtaking special effects and more than 230 costumes by international
designer, the late Maria Bjornson, The Phantom of the Opera contains
some of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most famous and stirring music, including
"The Phantom of the Opera", "Music of the Night", "Angel of Music" and
"All I Ask of You".
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical is based upon the novel Le Fantome De L'Opera by Gaston Leroux.
Tickets will be on sale to Mastercard Priceless members only from Mar
25, 2013. General public ticket sales start from Apr 4, 2013.