Andrew Lloyd Webber "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" Shiki Theatre 2006 Tokyo, Japan Flyer

Description

This is a rare oversized single page advertising herald (flyer) promoting ticket sales for the 2006 and 2007 seasons of the Japanese production of the ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, RICHARD STILGOE and CHARLES HART musical hit "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" at the Dentsu Shiki Theatre in Tokyo, Japan. (The Original Japanese production opened April 29th, 1988 and closed September 20th, 1988 before going on tour. The production has played continuously in Japan for over 25 years, returning approx. every three years to Tokyo. This engagement opened in January 2005 and ran for two years before returning to the road
.) ..... 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,
which was honored with seven 1988 Tony Awards including "Best Musical", is still playing at New York's Majestic Theatre ..... 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", "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 rare single page, two-sided flyer measures 8 1/4" X 11 3/4" inches and includes beautiful graphics on the front and a production photo, promotional text (most
text in Japanese),
a performance calendar and booking information on the backside ..... 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.