

Music · Drama · Romance
Overview
A disfigured musical genius, hidden away in the Paris Opera House, terrorises the opera company for the unwitting benefit of a young protégée whom he trains and loves. The 25th anniversary of the first public performance of Phantom of the Opera was celebrated with a grand performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Top Cast


Ramin Karimloo
Ramin Karimloo
The Phantom
Ramin Karimloo
The Phantom


Sierra Boggess
Sierra Boggess
Christine Daae
Sierra Boggess
Christine Daae


Hadley Fraser
Hadley Fraser
Raoul
Hadley Fraser
Raoul


Wendy Ferguson
Wendy Ferguson
Carlotta Giudicelli
Wendy Ferguson
Carlotta Giudicelli


Barry James
Barry James
Monsieur Firmin
Barry James
Monsieur Firmin


Gareth Snook
Gareth Snook
Monsieur André
Gareth Snook
Monsieur André


Liz Robertson
Liz Robertson
Madame Giry
Liz Robertson
Madame Giry


Wynne Evans
Wynne Evans
Ubaldo Piangi
Wynne Evans
Ubaldo Piangi


Sergei Polunin
Sergei Polunin
Slave Master (Hannibal)/Shepherd (Il Muto)
Sergei Polunin
Slave Master (Hannibal)/Shepherd (Il Muto)


Daisy Maywood
Daisy Maywood
Meg Giry
Daisy Maywood
Meg Giry
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