The Phantom of the Opera (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

89%

(11126 Ratings)

Positive

93%

Mixed

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Members say

Enchanting, Great singing, Entertaining, Absorbing, Great staging

About the Show

This classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is the longest running in Broadway history.

From the depths below the Paris Opera House, the Phantom will stop at nothing to promote his young muse, Christine Daaé, to stardom. When Christine falls in love with a prominent theatre manager, the Phantom wastes no time trying to win her back through song.

The show is based on the 1910 novel by Gaston Leroux. With iconic songs such as ‘Angel of Music’, ‘Music of the Night’, ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, and many more, this Andrew Lloyd Webber classic is the longest running musical in Broadway history. It opened in London in 1986 and on Broadway in 1988.

The musical was directed by the late Harold Prince, the director and producer who had a huge impact on American musical theater.

Show-Score Member Reviews (11,126)

100

Edgy, Great singing, Ambitious, Must see, Great acting

See it if you like mystery

Don't see it if It is a must see musical....you can not miss it!!!

100

Great staging, Great singing, Exquisite, Entertaining, Enchanting

See it if Phenomenal show. Classic. Do not miss this

Don't see it if You do not like musical theater

100

Absorbing, Clever, Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if beautiful and breathtaking show

Don't see it if don't see it if you don't like musicals.

100

Delightful, Absorbing, Entertaining, Exquisite, Masterful

See it if If you want to enjoy one of the best musicals ever you must see Phantom at least once. The music is beautiful as are the lyrics.

Don't see it if If you don’t like traditional big stage Musicals, skip this one.

100

Absorbing, Exquisite, Great singing, Great acting, Great staging

See it if you want to see the best musical ever, a true classic. you like the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, great singing, acting, staging.great story

Don't see it if you don't like the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. You don't like classical musicals but need something very modern

100

Great staging, Enchanting, Entertaining, Exquisite, Great singing

See it if You love opera, musicals, great staging, singing and a classic love story. every time it gets better!

Don't see it if You like opera and singing. you don’t like broadway!

100

Enchanting, Great singing, Great staging, Epic, Must see

See it if you love classic Musicals and appreciate talent. If you have heard and like the soundtrack, nothing beats the live performance.

Don't see it if you dont like musicals/opera you are looking for a funny-kid friendly show.

100

Absorbing, Exquisite, Great singing, Great staging, Masterful

See it if Even though it has been around for the longest time, it still lives up to Broadway standards today

Don't see it if If ya happen upon tickets, not something I would go out of my way to c

Critic Reviews (10)

For a previous production

"The magic flows from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s immortal music…From its design standpoint, it has been maintained to perfection…The style of acting and singing is more operatic in nature than realistic for the stage. So the cast has its ups and downs…As a whole, 'The Phantom of the Opera' is still a gem of a show, the last of its kind. It’s a link to the theatrical past when the shows were opulent and eye-popping."
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For a previous production

"Lush melodies ardently performed. Lavish spectacle and stunning effects. Overflowing sentiment and luxuriant fantasy...Britain's Andrew Lloyd Webber has triumphed again, this time with a musical extravaganza that may be his most accomplished…The adapters have turned the sturdy romance into a musical spectacular that is...a dazzling piece of collaborative stagecraft."
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