Phantom of the Opera comes to New Zealand for Auckland-only season
Described by critics as "a thrill to behold and a sensual feast for the eyes" The Phantom of The Opera is coming to New Zealand.
The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is one of the most successful and most popular of all time. From its instantly recognisable musical score to the set design and special effects, Phantom has been in production since 28 years, since it opened in London.
Now the production, which is based on the 1910 horror novel Le Fantôme de l'Opeéra by Gaston Leroux, is returning to New Zealand for a season in Auckland.
Telling the story of a tortured and disfigured musical genius who lives in the shadows of the beautiful Paris Opera House, The Phantom of The Opera, is somewhat twisted a love story.
Hidden away and sheltered from the busy urban Parisian streets, the lonely Phantom is soon hypnotised by the enchanting voice of a young female soprano.
After tutoring the talented and beautiful soprano Christine, the Phantom begins terrorising the Opera house owners and sabotaging all those who stand between his star and her success.
This world-renowned musical has been seen by more than 140 million people, grossing more than US$6 billion, surpassing Cats as the longest running Broadway musical.
Now, produced by the Amici Trust, Phantom comes to New Zealand, opening at Auckland's Civic Theatre from Thursday, February 11, 2016.
First appeared on Stuff.co.nz
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