
Even with help, it would not make sense in terms of the time frame given within the script especially if Christine, having the Angel of Music be in that room previous nights, knew he would appear and wanted everyone out within such a short time frame to be alone even if people questioned her. The Phantom knowing and seeing this steps into action to bring Christine to his lair before she has the chance to reunite with Raoul a bit later. As for he dressing gown, or robe, Christine just arrived back to her dressing room and barely had time to change into an entirely new garment as would be suggested by the movie she tells Meg about her lovely Angel of Music and almost immediately Raoul comes in, invites her to dinner, and leaves. It is more historically accurate in terms of what would have been used and worn in the last nineteenth century, so the outfits were not created or sex appeal as was the movie version (because goodness forbid accuracy is actually present in a Hollywood production). The wishing dress is so pretty and the stage production just plain rules. He even teased that a Broadway revival could happen, adding, "Our gratitude to American audiences falling in love with The Phantom is infinite.The movie is better in every way i have many problems with the stage show! Producer Cameron Mackintosh said in a statement to E! News, "All shows do finally close, and after considerable discussion between The Shuberts, The Really Useful Group, Andrew and myself, we concluded that the right time for Phantom was after the show's 35th birthday on February 18-a double celebration of Phantom's phenomenal success."Īs for Phantom productions across the globe? Mackintosh confirmed that international productions will continue on, including London's reduced West End production (which was launched after shutting down during the pandemic), a production in Australia and the first Mandarin-language production, which is set to debut in China next year.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, which has been on Broadway for an impressive 34 years, will officially drop the chandelier for the last time in February 2023-but not before commemorating its 35th anniversary.

That's right, Phantom of the Opera is ending its history-making run on Broadway, E! News has learned. The paper faces will no longer be on parade.
