Phantom of the Opera
Background
It’s been almost 40 years since the love story The Phantom of the Opera first opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre in the West End.
It has won over 70 awards and continues to receive rave reviews from audiences and critics alike.
The Musical
Phantom of the Opera is based on the novel by Gaston Leroux.
A tragic love story with a stirring and uplifting score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, composer of musical theatre for over a decade in the West End and on Broadway.
Including All I Ask of You, Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again, Music of the Night and more. The vocal performances are extremely impressive throughout.
Here is a taste of the amazing vocals in the song ‘Think of Me’:
Phantom of the Opera, Tickets & More Information
It is currently playing at the West End’s His Majesty’s Theatre, in the City of Westminster, central London.
It runs every night except Sundays, with matinee performances on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2.30pm.
Tickets are on sale until March 2024, and can be purchased via the following websites:
London Theatre Direct – an old and trusted site
LOVEtheatre – Offer to combine a ticket to the show with a meal
Phantom of the Opera – the musical site
It is best to do a price comparison between the different sites, as prices change.
Important:
The websites will tell you exactly where the seat is and it’s price, as prices vary.
Seats marked with a semicircle mean they have a limited view of the stage.
The Stalls is the lower level closest to the stage and is usually recommended, apart from seats at a distance.
The Royal Circus is the second level and the first 5 rows offer a good view of the stage.
The Grand Circle is the third level and the Balcony is the fourth level – we do not recommend either as they are quite far from the stage and very high.
The chairs at the top of the balcony are not recommended, even in the first row.
Warning: Recommended for ages 10+. Under 4s are NOT allowed.
The musical runs for 2 hours 30 minutes including one intermission.
If you liked Phantom of the Opera
If you liked it, be sure to check out the recording of the Albert Hall performance to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the musical at the Albert Hall in London and more on Amazon.
Click here to read some of the reviews
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For a witty and sophisticated musical for children – young and old – try Matilda.
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For a big and very impressive show, try the musical Moulin Rouge.
For teens, try Wicked.
If you are looking for a play rather than a musical, try Witness For the Prosecution and The Mousetrap – both Agatha Christie classics.
For a great comedy, try The Play That Goes Wrong.
And of course Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which is in two parts.
For more options and full information, check out London Musicals and Plays 2023 – 2024