For the first time in the Middle East, the world-famous musical Phantom of the Opera will be staged at the Dubai Opera.
The world's most popular musical The Phantom of the Opera will debut in the Middle East - it will be shown at the Dubai Opera in the fall of 2019. Ticket pre-sale opens on December 13th.
The incredibly popular Andrew Lloyd Webber show has won over 70 major theater awards, including seven Tony Awards on Broadway and four Lawrence Olivier Awards in the West End.
The Phantom of the Opera was the longest running show in Broadway history on January 9, 2006. On January 1, 2018, the 13,000th performance of the troupe took place, and later that same month the theater celebrated 30 years of the musical on Broadway.
Broadway Entertainment Group CEO Liz Coops said: “We are delighted to present this legendary Broadway musical in the Middle East for the first time. Theater lovers will enjoy an unforgettable and wonderful performance that immerses them in this classic love story. The immortal musical Andrew Lloyd Webber is something you cannot skip!"
Jasper Hope, executive director of Dubai Opera, added: “The phantom of the opera is a musical theater phenomenon. Dubai Opera’s audience will love the original London production of this brilliant, romantic and exciting story with its mind-blowing special effects staged by Andrew Lloyd Webber.”
“If you’ve already become a fan or are going to see The Phantom of the Opera for the first time, don’t miss the premiere of this amazing production in the region, which we expect to become popular among viewers. Register now to participate in the pre-sale,” he added .
The production involves 130 actors, members of the team and the orchestra, stunning scenery, more than 230 costumes from designer Maria Bjørnson.
Based on Gaston Leroux's classic novel Le Fantôme de L'Opéra, The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a crippled musical genius known as The Phantom, which is frequented by the Paris Opera House. Fascinated by the talent and beauty of young Christina, the Ghost falls in love with her, not knowing about Christina's love for Raul. This plot becomes the basis for a dramatic turn of events in which jealousy, madness and passion clash.
