Ben Crawford "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" Emilie Kouatchou 2022 Broadway Flyer

Description

This is a beautiful four page advertising herald (flyer)
promoting the long-awaited return of the Original Broadway production of the landmark ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER musical "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" at the Majestic Theatre in New York City. (
The production originally opened January 26th, 1988 and temporarily closed on March 12th, 2020 when all New York theaters suspended performances due to the pandemic. Having re-opened on October 22nd, 2021, the musical
has since announced a February 18th, 2023 closing after 13,765 performances. It is, by over 3,500 performances, the longest-running show in Broadway history
.
) ..... The
musical starred BEN CRAWFORD in the title role,
EMILIE KOUATCHOU
as "Christine Daae" and JOHN RIDDLE as "Raoul" and featured BRADLEY DEAN, CRAIG BENNETT, RAQUEL SUAREZ GROEN, MAREE JOHNSON, CARLTON MOE and SARA ESTY with JULIA UDINE playing the role of "Christine" at certain performances. (Note:
EMILIE KOUATCHOU, making her Broadway debut, is the first Black actress to play the role of "Christine Daae".)
..... 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" ..... 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: The four page flyer measures 4" X 9" inches and includes wonderful graphics, beautiful full color photography, a special ticket offer, promotional text and booking information
..... CONDITION: 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.