The Phantom of the Opera global production history (1986–2023)

1. West End premiere launches original London production

   Oct 9, 1986Labels: Her Majesty, West End

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2. Japanese production opens, expanding into Asia

   Jan 1, 1988Labels: SHIKI Theatre, Japan

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3. Broadway opening begins record-setting New York run

   Jan 26, 1988Labels: Majestic Theatre, Broadway

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4. Toronto sit-down opens at the Pantages Theatre

   Sep 20, 1989Labels: Pantages Theatre, Toronto

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5. Hamburg opens Germany’s long-running sit-down

   Jan 1, 1990Labels: Stage Theater, Hamburg

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6. Toronto production closes after ten-year run

   Oct 31, 1999Labels: Toronto production, Pantages Theatre

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7. Hamburg sit-down ends its original 1990–2001 run

   Jun 30, 2001Labels: Hamburg production, Stage Theater

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8. Las Vegas Spectacular opens as shortened resident version

   Jun 24, 2006Labels: The Venetian, Las Vegas

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9. 25th anniversary performances filmed at Royal Albert Hall

   Oct 1, 2011Labels: Royal Albert, 25th Anniversary

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10. Las Vegas Spectacular closes after six years

    Sep 2, 2012Labels: Las Vegas, The Venetian

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11. COVID-19 shutdown suspends West End performances

    Mar 16, 2020Labels: West End, COVID-19

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12. Revised West End staging reopens at Her Majesty’s Theatre

    Jul 27, 2021Labels: Her Majesty, Revised staging

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13. Broadway production closes at the Majestic Theatre

    Apr 16, 2023Labels: Majestic Theatre, Broadway closing

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