Ramin Karimloo "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" Andrew Lloyd Webber 2008 London Playbill

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This is a beautiful May 2008
programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of the landmark ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, RICHARD STILGOE and CHARLES HART musical “THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA” at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London. (The production opened October 9th, 1986 and is still playing to packed houses having celebrated it’s 30th Anniversary in October 2016. It is the second longest-running musical in the history of London Theatre, behind only “Les Miserables”.) ….. The musical starred RAMIN KARIMLOO in the title role, LEILA BENN HARRIS as “Christine Daae” and ALEX RATHGEBER as “Raoul” and featured WENDY FERGUSON, KATE RADMILOVIC, JAMES BARRON, SAM HILLER, HEATHER JACKSON and BENJAMIN LAKE with ROBYN NORTH playing the role of “Christine” 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”, 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; 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 52 page playbill measures 6 3/4″ X 9 1/2″ inches and includes full production credits, cast list, scenes, musical numbers, historical and promotional text and individual photos and bios of each actor and member of the creative team ….. CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this playbill is in excellent condition.