Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ is regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful and spectacular productions, having already played to over 160 million people in 195 cities in 21 languages.
Having premiered at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End on 9 October 1986 and debuted on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre on 26 January 1988, ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ has won over 70 major theatre awards. On January 9, 2006, it became the longest-running show in the history of Broadway, surpassing CATS with its 7,486th performance.
In a historic first, The Phantom of Opera is all set to lure Indian audiences with its charm. It will start showing in Mumbai on 5th March 2024. The show will be staged at Mumbai’s iconic Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre’s Grand Theatre.
Widely regarded as the ‘world’s best-loved musical’, and the ‘most spectacular love story’ on stage, the show is suitable to watch for ages 7 and above and the ticket prices start from Rs. 1250. For the knowledge of viewers, the production contains smoke, haze, strobe lighting and loud sound effects. The tickets can be booked online.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s romantic, haunting and soaring score includes “The Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again,” “Masquerade” and the iconic title song.
Based on Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel, Le Fantôme de L’Opéra, ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ tells the story of a mysterious masked figure who lurks beneath the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it.
When the Phantom falls madly in love with a young soprano, Christine Daaé, he devotes himself to nurturing her extraordinary talents, employing devious methods at his command. Mesmerised by Christine’s talent, he lures her as his protégé, unaware of her love for her childhood friend Raoul. The Phantom’s obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness and passion collide.
Almost two years since the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre opened its doors to the world, three landmark shows have already been featured that set new precedents for performing and visual arts in the country. The centre has featured blockbuster shows like ‘The Great Indian Musical: Civilization to Nation’ and iconic international theatricals such as ‘The Sound of Music’, ‘MAMMA MIA!’, ‘Matilda the Musical’, ‘Life of Pi’ among others.
Speaking on the occasion, Founder & Chairperson Mrs. Nita Ambani said, "Since the inception of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, our vision has been to present the best of India and the world to our audience.
As we approach our second anniversary next year, I am thrilled to announce the arrival of the most loved theatrical marvel that has captivated generations, ‘The Phantom of the Opera.’ This timeless tale unveils the beauty in vulnerability and the power of love that transcends barriers. I warmly invite all of you to come and be a part of this extraordinary experience at NMACC."
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