25 Year Anniversary "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" Andrew Lloyd Webber 2011 London Flyer

Description

This is a beautiful six panel advertising herald (flyer) celebrating the 25th Anniversary 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 opened October 9th, 1986 and is still playing to packed houses having celebrated its 30th Anniversary in October 2016. It is the second longest-running musical in the history of London Theatre, behind only
Les Miserables
.) ..... The Original West End Cast included MICHAEL CRAWFORD in the title role, SARAH BRIGHTMAN as "Christine Daae", STEVE BARTON as "Raoul", 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 the winner of 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 fold-open flyer measures approx. 4" X 8 1/4" inches (11 5/8" X 8 1/4" inches when opened) and includes wonderful graphics, full color photography, promotional text, performance times, ticket prices and booking information ..... CONDITION: 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.