Craig Schulman "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" Andrew Lloyd Webber 1997 Washington Flyer

Description

This is a rare single page advertising handbill (flyer) promoting ticket sales for the return engagement
of the landmark ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER musical "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" at the Opera House at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. beginning June 12th, 1997. (
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 Washington engagement opened June 12th, 1997 and though originally scheduled to run through August 17th, 1997, was extended through October 5th, 1997.) ..... The musical starred CRAIG SCHULMAN in the title role, SANDRA JOSEPH as "Christine Daae" and LAWRENCE ANDERSON as "Raoul" and featured IAN JON BOURG, DONN COOK, PATRICIA HURD, OLGA TALYN, MARK CALKINS and JENNIFER DAWN STILLINGS with SUSAN OWEN 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: Advertising handbills (heralds) were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows and events. This single page, two-sided flyer measures 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" inches and includes the performance schedule, ticket prices and a ticket order form on the backside ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor edge wear, this rare flyer is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.