Michael Crawford "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" Sarah Brightman '86 London Opening Flyer

Description

This is a rare single page advertising herald (flyer) promoting ticket sales for the WORLD PREMIERE engagement of the landmark Original West End production of the ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER musical "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" at Her Majesty's Theatre in London. (The production began previews on September 27th, 1986, officially 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 MICHAEL CRAWFORD in the title role, SARAH BRIGHTMAN as "Christine Daae" and STEVE BARTON as "Raoul" and featured JOHN SAVIDENT, ROSEMARY ASHE, DAVID FIRTH, MARY MILLAR, JOHN ARON and CLAIRE MOORE ..... 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", "School of Rock"); Book by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER and RICHARD STILGOE; 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: This rare single page, one-sided flyer measures 5 7/8" X 4 1/4" inches and includes the preview and opening dates, production credits,
The Phantom of the Opera
logo and booking information. The backside is blank ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this rare flyer 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, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.