Phantom of the Opera Marks 40 Years on West End — SkimNews
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- Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera is celebrating 40 years on the West End, described in the piece as an "enduring gothic melodrama" and "masterly musical."
- Producer Cameron Mackintosh and cast members from different eras are recalling what makes the show special, with the framing that "people come back to hear the impossible."
Why it matters: The Phantom of the Opera reaching a 40-year West End run underscores its status as one of the longest-running musicals in theatre history, with Mackintosh and alumni framing the milestone as a testament to sustained audience appetite for the production.
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