Andrew Lloyd Webber "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" Kansai Theatre 2008 Osaka Japan Flyer

Description

This is a rare four page advertising herald (flyer) promoting ticket sales for the Japanese production of the ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, RICHARD STILGOE and CHARLES HART musical "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" and the
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER and TIM RICE musical "JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR"
at the Kansai Theatre in Osaka, Japan. (The Original Japanese production of "The Phantom of the Opera" opened April 29th, 1988
at the Dentsu Shiki Theatre in Tokyo
and closed September 20th, 1988 before going on tour. This Osaka engagement of
"The Phantom of the Opera" opened September 1st, 2008 and closed February 29th, 2009. The Osaka engagement of "Jesus Christ Superstar" opened October 13th, 2007 and closed December 8th, 2007
.) ..... 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 Original Broadway production of
The Phantom of the Opera,
which was honored with seven 1988 Tony Awards including "Best Musical", is still playing at New York's Majestic Theatre ..... CREDITS: (
"The Phantom of the Opera")
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 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; Originally Directed by HAROLD PRINCE; Produced by CAMERON MACKINTOSH and THE REALLY USEFUL THEATRE COMPANY ..... DETAILS: This oversized four page flyer measures 8 1/4" X 11 3/4" inches (16 1/2" X 11 3/4" inches when opened) and includes beautiful graphics, promotional text (mostly in Japanese), performance calendars for both shows 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.