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Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera to Celebrate 10,000th Performance with Actors Fund Benefit

Hugh Panaro and Trista Moldovan in
The Phantom of the Opera
(© Joan Marcus)
Hugh Panaro and Trista Moldovan in
The Phantom of the Opera
(© Joan Marcus)

The Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera will celebrate its 10,000th performance as a benefit for Actors Fund on Sunday, February 11 at 2pm. Directed by Hal Prince and featuring musical staging and choreography by Gillian Lynne, the show is the longest running show in Broadway history.

Based on the classic novel by Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of the Opera features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart (with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe), and book by Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber. It has production design by the late Maria Björnson, lighting by Andrew Bridge, and sound by Martin Levan.

The cast currently features Hugh Panaro (The Phantom), Trista Moldovan (Christine), Kyle Barisich (Raoul), Michele McConnell (Carlotta), Aaron Galigan-Stierle (Monsieur André), Kevin Ligon (Monsieur Firmin), Christian Sêbek (Piangi), Heather McFadden (Meg Giry), and Cristin J. Hubbard (Madame Giry). At certain performances, Marni Raab plays Christine.

Patrons who purchase a $500 ticket will receive prime orchestra seating and the opportunity to join the Broadway cast on stage directly after the curtain call for a champagne toast, and followed by a private post-show reception at Sardi’s with invited alumni from the show, current cast members and special guests. $250 ticket purchase includes prime seating and Sardi’s reception.

For more information and to purchase Actors Fund Phantom of the Opera benefit tickets, click here.

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