

The set design included a moving boat in mist, large candelabras, a giant cage, and a mini opera house on stage. One of the most impressive parts of the musical was the use of props and mechanical layout to enhance the overall experience. The acting, sound effects and production was all phenomenal. Phantom of the Opera is beloved by many people, making it one of the most popular musicals in Broadway history. With the return of Christine’s former lover, Raoul, Christine is torn between a life with this cryptic Phantom and an escape to reality. As the story progresses, the Phantom grows more dangerous, threatening Christine and others. Her talent is a result of the tutelage of the Phantom (Laird Mackintosh), a mysterious man who seems to haunt the cast and set of the opera house. The musical follows Christine Daaé (played by Ali Ewoldt), a rising star soprano in the grand Paris Opera House. It was in 1986 that Andrew Lloyd Webber brought the story to life through theater, adapting it into a musical. The show is based on the horror novel by French author Gaston Leroux, and has then since been adapted into several films.


Phantom of the Opera recently celebrated its 30 year anniversary, making it the longest running show on Broadway ever. After attending the American Museum of Natural History and touring Central Park previously that day, the group entered the Majestic Theater to view Phantom of the Opera. The Phantom of the Opera contains intricate sets and classic opera styles.įC Cantiamo and Bellezza choir groups tour New York City as part of their visit to Carnegie Hall.
