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Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera: A Behind-The-Mask Look at the Global Phenomenon

by Kat Maher-Smith

A history of Phantom onstage and around the world

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A history of Phantom onstage and around the world

Tracing the musical from its creation in 1986 through its international reach, this illustrated volume brings together several kinds of material: accounts from cast and crew, letters from fans, archival documents, and photographs. Its scope moves from the work behind the production—including writing, set design, and costumes—to its characters, international tours, and 2004 film adaptation. The book also looks at the continuing expansion of the Phantom world. That combination makes it both a production history and a record of the communities and adaptations that have grown around the musical.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Phantom of the Opera fans interested in the musical’s history and production
  • Readers curious about theater-making, including set design and costume
  • Collectors of illustrated books with archival and behind-the-scenes material

Themes

Musical theater historyProduction design and creationGlobal fandom and adaptationsArchival photography and documents

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Book overview

A vibrant celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic multi-award winning musical, exploring its rich history, with letters from its cast, crew, and global fanbase, and featuring exclusive photos and archival materials.

Since its opening night in 1986, Phantom of the Opera has become not only one of the longest-running musicals, but one of the most globally renowned productions of all time. This celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera features exclusive stories from the cast and crew, unearthed archival documents, and brand new never-before-seen photography, with an in-depth look at how the story came to be and the expansive future it holds.

From the Phantom's labyrinthine underworld to Christine's lamplit dressing room to the dreamlike grandeur of the Opera House rooftop at twilight, the evocative power of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera has always extended far beyond its theatrical setting.

Starting with the show's creation (including the writing process, set design, and costume), Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera takes a deep dive of the show's storied characters; then explores the show's global fanbase, including popular international tours in over 58 countries and a smash-hit movie in 2004; and celebrates the exciting and innovative ways in which the world of Phantom continues to expand, with a look at what's to come in the future.

Visually rich and packed with enchanting and fascinating storytelling, this book will delight Phantom fans, both new and old.
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