The music of Andrew Lloyd Webber returns to The Paramount Theatre in The Phantom of the Opera beginning Wednesday September 10, 2008.
Based on the classic novel Le Fantôme de l’Opéra by Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. He falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and by employing all of the devious methods at his command.
Photo: Carol RoseggWorldwide Phantom has grossed more than $5 billion making it the most successful entertainment venture of the twentieth century, surpassing such blockbuster films as Titanic, Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park and Star Wars.
More than 80 million people in 124 cities in 25 countries have seen The Phantom of the Opera. On January 9, 2006, The Phantom of the Opera became the longest-running show in Broadway history surpassing Cats’ record-holding run of 7,485 performances.
The Phantom of the Opera will play Seattle’s Paramount Theatre from Wednesday, September 10 through Sunday, October 5. Performances are Tuesday through Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, matinees on Saturdays at 2 pm and Sundays at 1 pm with a Sunday evening performance at 6:30 pm. Ticket prices for The Phantom of the Opera range from $20 – $70 with a limited number of $100 tickets available for most performances in the Loge area. For more information and tickets visit www.theparamount.com.
