Andrew Lloyd Webber "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" Philadelphia Premiere 1992 Flyer

Description

This is a rare die-cut advertising herald (flyer) promoting group sales for the Philadelphia Premiere engagement
of the
landmark ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER musical "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" at the Forrest
Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania beginning February 10th, 1992. (
The
Original Broadway production
opened January 26th, 1988
at New York's Majestic Theatre and has announced a February 18th, 2023 closing after 13,765 performances. It is, by over 3,500 performances, the longest-running show in Broadway history
.
This tour opened May 22nd, 1990 at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago and ran for more than eight years, closing November 15th, 1998 at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles
.
) ..... The musical starred KEVIN GRAY in the title role, TERI BIBB
as "Christine Daae" and KEITH BUTERBAUGH as "Raoul"
and featured
RICK HILSABECK, DAVID HUNERYAGER, PATRICIA HURD, OLGA TALYN, DONN COOK and PATRICIA WARD with SARAH PFISTERER
playing the role of "Christine Daae" 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", "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; Directed by HAROLD PRINCE; Produced by CAMERON MACKINTOSH and THE REALLY USEFUL THEATRE COMPANY
..... DETAILS: This rare die-cut, eight panel flyer measures approx. 9 1/8" X 3 7/8" inches (9 1/8" X 15 1/4" inches when opened), is printed on a glossy card stock and includes wonderful graphics, full color photography, promotional text, production credits and booking information
..... CONDITION: With the exception of moderate edge wear, 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.