Michael Crawford "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" Andrew Lloyd Webber 1989 Los Angeles

Description

This is a rare souvenir program from the
Original West Coast engagement of the Tony Award winning ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER musical hit "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. (The Original Broadway production opened January 26th, 1988
at the Majestic Theatre in New York City
and is still playing to packed houses. It is, by over 3500 performances, the longest-running show in Broadway history. The Los Angeles engagement began on May 31st, 1989.) ..... The musical starred MICHAEL CRAWFORD in the title role, DALE KRISTIEN as "Christine Daae" and REECE HOLLAND as "Raoul" and featured LEIGH MUNRO, NORMAN LARGE, CALVIN REMSBERG, GUALTIERO NEGRINI, BARBARA LANG and ELISABETH STRINGER with MARY D'ARCY playing the role of "Christine" at certain performances
..... 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
was honored with seven 1988 Tony Awards including "Best Musical" ..... 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"); 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: The oversized 24 page program measures 9" X 12" inches, is bound with a red cord with tassels and includes full production and cast credits, extensive historical text, a synopsis of the story and several pages of full color production photos. Includes a six panel insert with cast and creative team photos and bios
..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear to the cover and corner creasing to the insert, this rare program 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 sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.