Michael Crawford "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" Sarah Brightman 1988 Broadway Flyer

Description

This is a rare single page advertising handbill (flyer) from early in the run 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 opened January 26th, 1988 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
.
) ..... The Original Broadway production starred Tony Award winner MICHAEL CRAWFORD in the title role, SARAH BRIGHTMAN as "Christine Daae" and
STEVE BARTON as "Raoul" and featured JUDY KAYE (Tony Award winner), CRIS GROENENDAAL, NICHOLAS WYMAN, LEILA MARTIN, DAVID ROMANO, ELISA HEINSOHN, REBECCA LUKER, CHARLES RULE, GEORGE LEE ANDREWS and NICOLE FOSSE ..... 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: The single page, two-sided flyer measures 6" X 9" inches and includes the show's logo on the front and an excerpt from a London review, promotional text, performance schedule and booking information on the backside ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light 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.