The Phantom of the Opera is best known as a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. There have been many differing versions of the story, originally a novel by Gaston Leroux (1911). The story is set in the Paris Opera house, and its inspiration is the legend of a disfigured man, Erik, who was said to once inhabit the basement of the opera house he helped to create. The Phantom of the Opera is the story of his love and infatuation with opera singer Christine Daaé.
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- Phantom of the Opera, The A brief history of the musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe, plus links to all cast albums and sheet music currently in print.
- The Phantom's Domain: Be Enchanted by the Phantom's Music of the Night Includes information, images, cast, news, links, and production pages.
- TheatreHistory.com: Phantom of the Opera Lengthy synopsis of the musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber plus links to purchase cast albums and sheet music.
- Boxkeeper of the Opera, The Dedicated to the character of Madame Giry. Includes images, sound clips, news, links, quotes, essays and actor list.
- Phantom-Phans: Created by The Phans for The Phans Message board for Phantom fans to trade stories, pictures, and take part in polls and chat.
- Phantom of the Opera Photos, reviews, links and web ring.
- Ken Hill's Phantom Of The Opera Articles, history, photos, libretto, and cast lists from the musical adaptation of Gaston Leroux's book.
- Angel of Music: Angel of Darkness Includes summary of the original novel, lyrics, guestbook, stage play cast lists and history, favorite quotes and information on movie adaptations from 1916 to 2004.
- Phantom of the Opera: Official Show Site, The News, reviews, cast member list, photos, wallpapers, videos and musical clips. Free registration required for some areas.
- TheBroadwayMusicals.com: The Phantom of the Opera Site features song list and lyrics from the 1986 production starring Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman.
- Wikipedia: The Phantom of the Opera Features production origins, commercial success, major characters, trivia, synopsis, list of musical numbers and logo graphic.
- Phantom Books Offers lists of books relating to 'The Phantom of the Opera'. Includes reviews and ranking system.
- BroadwayWorld: Andrew Lloyd Webber Confirms 'Phantom' Sequel The Tony Award-winning composer and impresario, has confirmed that he will indeed be going ahead with a previously announced sequel to his blockbuster hit The Phantom of the Opera.
- Photo Coverage: Phantom of the Opera's 8000th Performance On April 4, 2007 The Phantom of the Opera set the unprecedented milestone of becoming the first Broadway show to reach 8,000 performances. Includes photo gallery.
- Le Domaine D'Erik Offers information about the Phantom of the Opera references in books, movies, musicals, children's adaptations and other mediums.
- 'Phantom' Tour Celebrates 15th Anniversary The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, celebrates its 15th anniversary on December 13, 2007 when it reaches performance number 6,139 during its 5th Chicago engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.
- Broadway.com: The Phantom of the Opera Photos Gallery featuring images from the show's 15th anniversary in 2003 through to "Backstage, Onstage, Below Stage: A Thrilling Day in the Life of Phantom" in February, 2010.
- The Phantom of the Opera Official facebook page for "The Phantom of the Opera" productions around the world. Offers information, photos, discussions and news.
- Andrew Lloyd Webber Wants Brightman Back In Phantom Follow-up The musical impresario is interested in Brightman reprising her role as Christine in his upcoming Phantom of the Opera sequel.