The Phantom of the Opera

First Preview: Jan 09, 1988

Opening Date: Jan 26, 1988

Closing Date: Apr 16, 2023

Running Time: 02:30

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Playing @

Majestic Theatre

247 W 44th St New York, NY 10036

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Now the longest-running show in Broadway history, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical has played to more than 100 million people around the world. Winner of seven 1988 Tony Awards, including best musical, The Phantom of the Opera is based on the novel by Gaston Leroux. It tells the story of the hideously deformed Phantom who lurks beneath the stage of the Paris Opera, exercising a reign of terror over its occupants. The Phantom falls in love with a young soprano, devoting himself to creating a new star for the Opera by nurturing her extraordinary talents and employing all the skills at his disposal. Directed by Harold Prince with choreography by Gillian Lynne, this production features Webber's music, who wrote the book with Richard Stilgoe, and lyrics by Charles Hart and Stilgoe.

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Masks are optional but encouraged. While we are doing our best to keep each show's COVID-19 protocols up to date, rules vary and change. Before purchasing tickets, please double-check the COVID-19 rules on the show's official website.

Broadway Musical Family

Age Guidance: 10

Show Notes: 1 Intermission.

Performance Schedule:

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 8 PM
TUESDAY @ 7 PM
THURSDAY & SATURDAY @ 2 PM

Music

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber

Lyrics

Charles Hart, Richard Stilgoe

Book

Richard Stilgoe and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber

Director

Harold Prince

Choreography

Gillian Lynne

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The 19th century period spectacle, scenic legerdemain, soaring melodies and exceptional singing are at the service of an involving and piquantly offbeat love story, all of it staged with brilliantly organized flair by Harold Prince.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical version of the fable about the masked man who haunts the Paris Opera is a longing look back at the stagecraft, the scene of wonder, theater had a century ago.It is a spectacular entertainment, visually the most impressive of the British musicals. Perhaps the most old-fashioned thing about it is it’s a love story, something Broadway has not seen for quite a while.

It may be possible to have a terrible time at ''The Phantom of the Opera,'' but you'll have to work at it. Only a terminal prig would let the avalanche of pre-opening publicity poison his enjoyment of this show, which usually wants nothing more than to shower the audience with fantasy and fun, and which often succeeds, at any price.

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Accessibility:

Box Office

Ticket Lobby: Three counters 38.5", 41.5", and 47". Accessible pass-through with writing shelf at 32". Assistance available.

Parking

Valet parking garage: 1st garage: South side of 44th St. between 6th and 7th Aves. Vertical clearance: 105". 2nd garage: East of Shubert Alley on north side of 44th St. (theater block) between Broadway & 8th Ave. No vans.

Curb Ramps

(2.5" lip) NW corner of 44th St. & Broadway; SW corner Broadway & 44th St.; (2.5" lip) SE corner 44th St. & Broadway.

Directions Bus

Take the M7, M20, M42, or M104 bus.

Restroom

Unisex: Main lobby. ADA compliant, door 32". Stall 78"x162". Commode 18". Grab bars.

Directions Subway

1, 2, 3, 7, S, N, R, W, Q, A, C, E to 42nd St./Times Square; 1, C, E to 50th Street.

Seating

Front orchestra on ground level. Rear orchestra, mezzanine and lower lounge reached only by stairs. Seats 1,645.

Elevator\Escalator

There are no elevators or escalators at this theatre.

Telephone

Ticket Lobby, Coin slot 46", Cord 29". With TTY and electric outlet.

Entrance

Double doors in series: 1st set (each 28.5") has 1 pair of automatic doors from 44th St. to Ticket Lobby with push-button control. Second set (each 28", attended by ushers) to inner lobby.

Visual Assistance

4 vision seats are front row center, available for purchase at full price. Pre-recorded audio description devices are also available.

Water Fountain

Main Lobby. Spouts 36" and 44".

Assisted Listening System

Reservations are not necessary. Drivers license or ID with printed address required as a deposit. Please call: (212) 582-7678 to reserve in advance.

Wheelchair Info

Wheelchair seating available. Theatre is not completely wheelchair accessible. There are no steps to the designated wheelchair seating location.

Translation

French, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish Reservations are available. To reserve translations and for more information, visit BroadwayTranslations or call (212) 582-7678 during theatre hours only. Handheld caption devices are also available.