The Andrew Lloyd-Webber classic has been a staple of the arts scene for around 40 years. It’s graced Australian stages twice in the past, and is returning in 2022 thanks to Opera Australia.
The musical has received much attention thanks to its detailed costumes, set design and music, making it one of the most difficult musicals to replicate. It comes to Melbourne for a season that opens tonight and will run until February 5, 2023.
What you need to know
- Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera is returning to Melbourne
- Phantom of the Opera is set to play in Melbourne after a record breaking season at the Sydney Opera House
- It opens tonight and will run until February 5, 2023
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Australian musical theatre stalwart David Whitney plays Monsieur Firmin, Andy Morton returns to the stage as Monsieur Andrè and soprano Giuseppina Grech plays Carlotta Guidicelli. Madame Giry is played by Jayde Westaby, while classical crossover artist Paul Tabone plays Ubaldo Piangi, and newcomer Mietta White plays young ballerina Meg Giry.
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Joining them will be the talented ensemble cast including Elliot Baker, Anton Berezin, Laura Bianchi-Bishop, Eleanor Blythman, Gavin Brown, Ben Clark, Bridget Costello, Andrew Dunne, Lewis Francis, Christina Gibbs, Claudia Hastings, Olivia Jenkins, Daniel Koek, Naomi Livingston, Josephine Lonergan, Aaron Lynch, Imogen-Faith Malfitano,Kayleigh Marven, Emma McFarlane, Lachlan O’Brien, Brittany Page, Edward Smith, Anna Stephens, Tod Strike, Troy Sussman, Raphael Wong, Jack Wunsch and Elisha Zion Lee.
Grab your tickets by heading here.
