Andrew Lloyd Webber "EL FANTASMA DE LA OPERA" (Phantom) 2002 Madrid, Spain Flyer

Description

This is a rare six panel advertising herald (flyer) promoting the Original Spanish production of the landmark
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER musical "EL FANTASMA DE LA OPERA" ("The Phantom of the Opera") at Teatro Lope de Vega in Madrid, Spain. (The production opened September 4th, 2002 and ran for more than 21 months, closing June 21st, 2004.) ..... The production starred JUAN CARLOS BARONA in the title role, JULIA MOLLER as "Christine Daae" and ZENON RECALDE as "Raoul" ..... 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 the winner of seven 1988 Tony Awards including "Best Musical" ..... BROADWAY 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 based on the novel by GASTON LEROUX; 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: Advertising handbills and heralds were often distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows and events.
The six panel, bi-fold flyer measures 4 1/4" X 8 3/4" inches (approx. 12 1/2" X 8 3/4" inches when opened) and includes wonderful graphics, five full color production photos, promotional text (most text in Spanish), ticket prices, theater seating plan and booking information
..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this 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.