Today would have been Phantom of the Opera #broadway 37th #anniversary . Great memories and great people.
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The stage of the Paris Opéra House, 1911:

“A collector’s piece indeed… every detail exactly as she said…”

Steve Barton as ‘Raoul’, Broadway 1988.

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Remembering Dame Gillian Lynne. Pictured here during rehearsals for ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ on Broadway, 1987.

Lynne’s timeless and untouchable work as choreographer on ‘Phantom’ will forever be cherished.

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Thinking fondly of the greatly missed Steve Barton.

Barton originated ‘Raoul’ in London (1986) and on Broadway (1988). He understudied ‘The Phantom’ in London ‘86, before playing the role on Broadway (1990), with Rebecca Luker as ‘Christine’.

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Our original Angel of Music, Sarah Brightman.

Brightman originated the role of ‘Christine’ in London’s West End (1986), and on Broadway (1988).

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Michael Crawford as ‘The Phantom’, originating the role in London’s West End in 1986, on Broadway in 1988, and in Los Angeles in 1989.

Crawford’s iconic and definitive portrayal won him the 1988 Tony Award for ‘Best Actor in a Musical’.

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Still can't quite believe #PhantomBroadway is playing it’s final performance tonight. 14 years ago it was my first ever musical theatre show, and I don’t think I could have picked a better introduction into this world. Farewell and thank you, I will always think of you fondly 🤍