The Phantom of the Opera (1986)
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An account curating the legendary original 1986 production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, and it’s replicas.
Directed by Harold Prince, with sets & costumes designed by Maria Björnson.
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
#TheBrilliantOriginal Japan | On Tour
Directed by Harold Prince, with sets & costumes designed by Maria Björnson.
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
#TheBrilliantOriginal Japan | On Tour
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Dear all, welcome to our account on Blue Sky!
This account aims to connect fans, casts, crews and alumni of the original production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’!
Celebrate ‘The Brilliant Original’ with this spectacular montage of the record-breaking 2006 Broadway Company.
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This account aims to connect fans, casts, crews and alumni of the original production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’!
Celebrate ‘The Brilliant Original’ with this spectacular montage of the record-breaking 2006 Broadway Company.
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Michael Crawford as ‘The Phantom’, London 1986.
“You have come here, for one purpose, and one alone.. Since the moment I first heard you sing, I have needed you with me, to serve me, to sing, for my music… my music…”
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
“You have come here, for one purpose, and one alone.. Since the moment I first heard you sing, I have needed you with me, to serve me, to sing, for my music… my music…”
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 28, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Michael Crawford as ‘The Phantom’, London 1986.
“You have come here, for one purpose, and one alone.. Since the moment I first heard you sing, I have needed you with me, to serve me, to sing, for my music… my music…”
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
“You have come here, for one purpose, and one alone.. Since the moment I first heard you sing, I have needed you with me, to serve me, to sing, for my music… my music…”
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Sarah Brightman as ‘Christine’, with Michael Crawford as ‘The Phantom’, London 1986.
“In all your fantasies, you always knew that man and mystery…” - Journey to the house on the Lake.
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
“In all your fantasies, you always knew that man and mystery…” - Journey to the house on the Lake.
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 28, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Sarah Brightman as ‘Christine’, with Michael Crawford as ‘The Phantom’, London 1986.
“In all your fantasies, you always knew that man and mystery…” - Journey to the house on the Lake.
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
“In all your fantasies, you always knew that man and mystery…” - Journey to the house on the Lake.
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Sarah Brightman as ‘Christine’, with Michael Crawford as ‘The Phantom’, London 1986.
“I am your Angel of Music… Come to me: Angel of Music…”
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
“I am your Angel of Music… Come to me: Angel of Music…”
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 24, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Sarah Brightman as ‘Christine’, with Michael Crawford as ‘The Phantom’, London 1986.
“I am your Angel of Music… Come to me: Angel of Music…”
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
“I am your Angel of Music… Come to me: Angel of Music…”
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Sarah Brightman as ‘Christine’, and Janet Devenish as ‘Meg’, London 1986.
MEG
“Your face Christine, it’s white”
CHRISTINE
“It Frightens me…”
MEG
“Don’t be frightened…”
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
MEG
“Your face Christine, it’s white”
CHRISTINE
“It Frightens me…”
MEG
“Don’t be frightened…”
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 24, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Sarah Brightman as ‘Christine’, and Janet Devenish as ‘Meg’, London 1986.
MEG
“Your face Christine, it’s white”
CHRISTINE
“It Frightens me…”
MEG
“Don’t be frightened…”
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
MEG
“Your face Christine, it’s white”
CHRISTINE
“It Frightens me…”
MEG
“Don’t be frightened…”
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Sarah Brightman as ‘Christine’, London’s West End, 1986.
‘Think of Me’
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
‘Think of Me’
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 22, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Sarah Brightman as ‘Christine’, London’s West End, 1986.
‘Think of Me’
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
‘Think of Me’
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Janos Kurucz as ‘Joseph Buquet’, London 1986.
“Please, monsieur, don't look at me: as God's my witness, I was not at my post. Please, monsieur, there's no one there: and if there is, well then, it must be a ghost…”
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
“Please, monsieur, don't look at me: as God's my witness, I was not at my post. Please, monsieur, there's no one there: and if there is, well then, it must be a ghost…”
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 21, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Janos Kurucz as ‘Joseph Buquet’, London 1986.
“Please, monsieur, don't look at me: as God's my witness, I was not at my post. Please, monsieur, there's no one there: and if there is, well then, it must be a ghost…”
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
“Please, monsieur, don't look at me: as God's my witness, I was not at my post. Please, monsieur, there's no one there: and if there is, well then, it must be a ghost…”
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Sarah Brightman as ‘Christine’, and Janet Devenish as ‘Meg’, London 1986.
Paris 1861: ‘Rehearsals for “Hannibal” by Chalumeau’
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Paris 1861: ‘Rehearsals for “Hannibal” by Chalumeau’
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 20, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Sarah Brightman as ‘Christine’, and Janet Devenish as ‘Meg’, London 1986.
Paris 1861: ‘Rehearsals for “Hannibal” by Chalumeau’
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Paris 1861: ‘Rehearsals for “Hannibal” by Chalumeau’
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Rosemary Ashe as ‘Carlotta’, with John Aron as ‘Piangi’ and the 1986 London Company.
Paris 1861: ‘Rehearsals for “Hannibal” by Chalumeau’
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Paris 1861: ‘Rehearsals for “Hannibal” by Chalumeau’
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 20, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Rosemary Ashe as ‘Carlotta’, with John Aron as ‘Piangi’ and the 1986 London Company.
Paris 1861: ‘Rehearsals for “Hannibal” by Chalumeau’
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Paris 1861: ‘Rehearsals for “Hannibal” by Chalumeau’
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Rosemary Ashe as ‘Carlotta’, London 1986.
Paris 1861: ‘Rehearsals for “Hannibal” by Chalumeau’
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Paris 1861: ‘Rehearsals for “Hannibal” by Chalumeau’
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 18, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Rosemary Ashe as ‘Carlotta’, London 1986.
Paris 1861: ‘Rehearsals for “Hannibal” by Chalumeau’
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Paris 1861: ‘Rehearsals for “Hannibal” by Chalumeau’
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Reposted by The Phantom of the Opera (1986)
Unforgettable, both live and in original cast recording which I listened to on loop during my senior year in high school❤️
November 17, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Unforgettable, both live and in original cast recording which I listened to on loop during my senior year in high school❤️
“Perhaps we may frighten away the ghost of so many years ago with a little illumination, gentlemen?” - Auctioneer
‘Overture’, London’s West End 1986 - Photo by Clive Barda
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
‘Overture’, London’s West End 1986 - Photo by Clive Barda
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 17, 2024 at 8:07 PM
“Perhaps we may frighten away the ghost of so many years ago with a little illumination, gentlemen?” - Auctioneer
‘Overture’, London’s West End 1986 - Photo by Clive Barda
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
‘Overture’, London’s West End 1986 - Photo by Clive Barda
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
The stage of the Paris Opéra, 1911:
“Lot 666, then; a chandelier in pieces. Some of you may recall the strange affair of The Phantom of the Opera: a mystery never fully explained.”
Phillip Griffiths as Auctioneer, London circa 1990
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
“Lot 666, then; a chandelier in pieces. Some of you may recall the strange affair of The Phantom of the Opera: a mystery never fully explained.”
Phillip Griffiths as Auctioneer, London circa 1990
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 17, 2024 at 3:46 PM
The stage of the Paris Opéra, 1911:
“Lot 666, then; a chandelier in pieces. Some of you may recall the strange affair of The Phantom of the Opera: a mystery never fully explained.”
Phillip Griffiths as Auctioneer, London circa 1990
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
“Lot 666, then; a chandelier in pieces. Some of you may recall the strange affair of The Phantom of the Opera: a mystery never fully explained.”
Phillip Griffiths as Auctioneer, London circa 1990
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
The stage of the Paris Opéra House, 1911:
“A collector’s piece indeed… every detail exactly as she said…”
Steve Barton as ‘Raoul’, Broadway 1988.
#PhantomBroadway
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
“A collector’s piece indeed… every detail exactly as she said…”
Steve Barton as ‘Raoul’, Broadway 1988.
#PhantomBroadway
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 16, 2024 at 11:34 PM
The stage of the Paris Opéra House, 1911:
“A collector’s piece indeed… every detail exactly as she said…”
Steve Barton as ‘Raoul’, Broadway 1988.
#PhantomBroadway
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
“A collector’s piece indeed… every detail exactly as she said…”
Steve Barton as ‘Raoul’, Broadway 1988.
#PhantomBroadway
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
The original London production had its first preview on 27th September 1986, and officially premiered the following month on 9th October.
It played for 34 years, closing in 2020. It was replaced by a down-scaled version in July 2021.
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
It played for 34 years, closing in 2020. It was replaced by a down-scaled version in July 2021.
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 16, 2024 at 8:43 PM
The original London production had its first preview on 27th September 1986, and officially premiered the following month on 9th October.
It played for 34 years, closing in 2020. It was replaced by a down-scaled version in July 2021.
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
It played for 34 years, closing in 2020. It was replaced by a down-scaled version in July 2021.
#PhantomLondon
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Remembering Dame Gillian Lynne. Pictured here during rehearsals for ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ on Broadway, 1987.
Lynne’s timeless and untouchable work as choreographer on ‘Phantom’ will forever be cherished.
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#PhantomBroadway
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Lynne’s timeless and untouchable work as choreographer on ‘Phantom’ will forever be cherished.
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#PhantomBroadway
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 16, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Remembering Dame Gillian Lynne. Pictured here during rehearsals for ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ on Broadway, 1987.
Lynne’s timeless and untouchable work as choreographer on ‘Phantom’ will forever be cherished.
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#PhantomBroadway
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Lynne’s timeless and untouchable work as choreographer on ‘Phantom’ will forever be cherished.
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#PhantomBroadway
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Thinking fondly of the great Harold Prince (30th Jan 1928 - 31st July 2019), whose mark as director of the original production remains timeless, irreplaceable, and untouchable.
#HaroldPrince
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
#HaroldPrince
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 16, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Thinking fondly of the great Harold Prince (30th Jan 1928 - 31st July 2019), whose mark as director of the original production remains timeless, irreplaceable, and untouchable.
#HaroldPrince
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
#HaroldPrince
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Thinking fondly of Maria Björnson.
Björnson’s irreplaceable, iconic designs, played a major part in Phantom’s global success; Timeless, evocative, & fundamental to the story. The Golden Angel ‘La Victoire Ailee’ was her personal favourite set piece.
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Björnson’s irreplaceable, iconic designs, played a major part in Phantom’s global success; Timeless, evocative, & fundamental to the story. The Golden Angel ‘La Victoire Ailee’ was her personal favourite set piece.
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 14, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Thinking fondly of Maria Björnson.
Björnson’s irreplaceable, iconic designs, played a major part in Phantom’s global success; Timeless, evocative, & fundamental to the story. The Golden Angel ‘La Victoire Ailee’ was her personal favourite set piece.
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Björnson’s irreplaceable, iconic designs, played a major part in Phantom’s global success; Timeless, evocative, & fundamental to the story. The Golden Angel ‘La Victoire Ailee’ was her personal favourite set piece.
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Thinking fondly of the greatly missed Steve Barton.
Barton originated ‘Raoul’ in London (1986) and on Broadway (1988). He understudied ‘The Phantom’ in London ‘86, before playing the role on Broadway (1990), with Rebecca Luker as ‘Christine’.
#PhantomLondon
#PhantomBroadway
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Barton originated ‘Raoul’ in London (1986) and on Broadway (1988). He understudied ‘The Phantom’ in London ‘86, before playing the role on Broadway (1990), with Rebecca Luker as ‘Christine’.
#PhantomLondon
#PhantomBroadway
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 14, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Thinking fondly of the greatly missed Steve Barton.
Barton originated ‘Raoul’ in London (1986) and on Broadway (1988). He understudied ‘The Phantom’ in London ‘86, before playing the role on Broadway (1990), with Rebecca Luker as ‘Christine’.
#PhantomLondon
#PhantomBroadway
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Barton originated ‘Raoul’ in London (1986) and on Broadway (1988). He understudied ‘The Phantom’ in London ‘86, before playing the role on Broadway (1990), with Rebecca Luker as ‘Christine’.
#PhantomLondon
#PhantomBroadway
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Our original Angel of Music, Sarah Brightman.
Brightman originated the role of ‘Christine’ in London’s West End (1986), and on Broadway (1988).
#PhantomLondon
#PhantomBroadway
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Brightman originated the role of ‘Christine’ in London’s West End (1986), and on Broadway (1988).
#PhantomLondon
#PhantomBroadway
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 14, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Our original Angel of Music, Sarah Brightman.
Brightman originated the role of ‘Christine’ in London’s West End (1986), and on Broadway (1988).
#PhantomLondon
#PhantomBroadway
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Brightman originated the role of ‘Christine’ in London’s West End (1986), and on Broadway (1988).
#PhantomLondon
#PhantomBroadway
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Michael Crawford as ‘The Phantom’, originating the role in London’s West End in 1986, on Broadway in 1988, and in Los Angeles in 1989.
Crawford’s iconic and definitive portrayal won him the 1988 Tony Award for ‘Best Actor in a Musical’.
#PhantomBroadway
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Crawford’s iconic and definitive portrayal won him the 1988 Tony Award for ‘Best Actor in a Musical’.
#PhantomBroadway
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 13, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Michael Crawford as ‘The Phantom’, originating the role in London’s West End in 1986, on Broadway in 1988, and in Los Angeles in 1989.
Crawford’s iconic and definitive portrayal won him the 1988 Tony Award for ‘Best Actor in a Musical’.
#PhantomBroadway
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Crawford’s iconic and definitive portrayal won him the 1988 Tony Award for ‘Best Actor in a Musical’.
#PhantomBroadway
#TheBrilliantOriginal
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
Dear all, welcome to our account on Blue Sky!
This account aims to connect fans, casts, crews and alumni of the original production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’!
Celebrate ‘The Brilliant Original’ with this spectacular montage of the record-breaking 2006 Broadway Company.
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
This account aims to connect fans, casts, crews and alumni of the original production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’!
Celebrate ‘The Brilliant Original’ with this spectacular montage of the record-breaking 2006 Broadway Company.
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
November 13, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Dear all, welcome to our account on Blue Sky!
This account aims to connect fans, casts, crews and alumni of the original production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’!
Celebrate ‘The Brilliant Original’ with this spectacular montage of the record-breaking 2006 Broadway Company.
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera
This account aims to connect fans, casts, crews and alumni of the original production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’!
Celebrate ‘The Brilliant Original’ with this spectacular montage of the record-breaking 2006 Broadway Company.
#ThePhantomOfTheOpera