Martin Smith "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" Andrew Lloyd Webber 1989 London Program

Description

This is a rare souvenir program from the
Original West End production of the landmark ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, RICHARD STILGOE and CHARLES HART musical "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" at Her Majesty's Theatre in London. (The production opened October 9th, 1986 and is still playing to packed houses having celebrated it's 30th Anniversary in October 2016. It is the second longest-running musical in the history of London Theatre, behind only
Les Miserables
.) ..... The musical starred MARTIN SMITH in the title role, JILL WASHINGTON as "Christine Daae" and ROBERT MEADMORE as "Raoul" and featured PAUL LEONARD, JAMES PATERSON, MORAG McLAREN, MARY MILLAR and JOHN ARON with IREN BARTOK playing the role of "Christine" at certain performances ..... Side note: On January 9th, 2006,
The Phantom of the Opera
became the longest-running musical in Broadway history, surpassing the previous record held by
Cats
.
The Phantom of the Opera,
which was honored with seven 1988 Tony Awards including "Best Musical", is still playing at New York's Majestic Theatre ..... CREDITS: Music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER ("Jesus Christ Superstar", "Evita", "Cats", "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", "Song and Dance", "Starlight Express", "The Phantom of the Opera", "Aspects of Love", "By Jeeves", "Sunset Boulevard"); Book by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER and RICHARD STILGOE based on the novel by GASTON LEROUX; Lyrics by CHARLES HART; Additional Lyrics by RICHARD STILGOE; Sets and Costumes designed by MARIA BJORNSON; Choreographed by GILLIAN LYNNE; Directed by HAROLD PRINCE; Produced by CAMERON MACKINTOSH and THE REALLY USEFUL THEATRE COMPANY
..... DETAILS: Published in October 1989, the oversized 28 page program measures 9" X 12" inches, is bound with a red cord with tassels and includes full production credits, partial cast list, extensive historical text, a synopsis of the story and several pages of full color production photos
..... CONDITION: With the exception of creasing to the outside edge of the cover, this rare program is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.