The Phantom of the Opera has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and is directed by Harold Prince. He falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and by employing all of the devious methods at his command. The Phantom of the Opera opened at the Majestic on, following previews from 9 Jan, and went on to sweep the 1988 Tony Awards, winning seven, including Best Musical.īased on the classic novel Le Fantôme de L’Opéra by Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. At certain performances, Samantha Hill plays 'Christine.' The musical's principal cast now stars Hugh Panaro (The Phantom), Sierra Boggess (Christine Daae), Kyle Barisich (Raoul), Jim Weitzer (Monsieur Andre), Tim Jerome (Monsieur Firmin), Michele McConnell (Carlotta), Ellen Harvey (Madame Giry), Christian Sebek (Piangi) and Kara Klein (Meg Giry). Her long history with the musical began when she originated the role of 'Christine' in the revised Las Vegas production in 2006.īoggess made her Broadway debut starring as 'Ariel' in 'The Little Mermaid' She has also starred on Broadway in the 'MasterClass,' and in London's Westend, starring as 'Fantine' in ''Les Misérables.' The American performer was also chosen to originate the role of 'Christine' in 'Love Never Dies,' Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, earning her a 2011 Olivier Award nomination. This appearance will bookend Boggess having also played the role of 'Christine' for the London production's 25th Anniversary, which was marked by a special production at The Royal Albert Hall in October 2011. She will remain with the musical through to. īoggess has been specifically chosen by the creative team to join the cast in time for the production becoming the first Broadway show ever to celebrate 25 Years. Boggess, who is assuming the role from Marni Raab, is joining the cast just in time for the show's 25th anniversary which the production will celebrate on. Sierra Boggess assumes the lead female role of 'Christine Daae' on in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, the longest-running show in Broadway history.
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