Phantom
by Maury Yeston, Arthur L Kopit, Arthur Kopit, Gaston Leroux

Name: Phantom
Brand: Maury Yeston
SKU: 9780573693410
Rating: 4.16 (73 reviews)

Highlights

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Large Cast

Female

Male

120 mins1900-1910Ensemble CastUnit Set/Multiple SettingsPeriod CostumesAmerican

Why we like it

"Maury Yeston's 'Phantom' presents a unique take on the classic tale, with hauntingly beautiful songs that rival the original."

From: Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the unique take on the classic tale presented in this version of 'Phantom' by Yeston and Kopit. Many find the script insightful and helpful for understanding the music, while some comment on its differences from Andrew Lloyd Webber's famous adaptation. The book’s quality and the inclusion of lyrics are also frequently highlighted as positives.

Unique interpretation of the classic taleHelpful for understanding the musicWell-constructed scriptGreat condition upon arrivalSome structural issues noted in lyrics

Synopsis

30m 7f plus ensemble (doubling possible.) / Ints./exts.This mesmerizing Phantom is traditional musical theatre in the finest sense.

The Tony award winning authors of Nine have transformed Gaston Leroux' The Phantom of the Opera into a sensation that enraptures audiences and critics with beautiful songs and an expertly crafted book.

It is constructed around characters more richly developed than in any other version including the original novel.

"Everything is first rate."- N.Y.

Daily News

Press Reviews

"Everything is first rate."
— New York Daily News

"Rhapsodic music that entrances, moves and haunts... A welcome link to musical theatre's golden past."
— The New York Times

"Has glory all its own."
— Boston Globe

"Phantom's love story – and the passionately soaring music it prompts... jerk enough tears to fill that Paris Opera Lagoon."
— San Diego Union

"A rich, ripe, rewarding evening."
— Chicago Tribune

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
THE PHANTOM The Opera Ghost, also known as Erik	—	—	The Opera Ghost, also known as Erik
CHRISTINE DAEE The Phantom’s protege	—	—	The Phantom’s protege
THE COUNT DE CHANDON (PHILIPPE) in love with Christine	—	—	in love with Christine
GERARD CARRIERE Former manager of the Opera House	male	—	Former manager of the Opera House
CHOLET New manager of the Opera House	male	—	New manager of the Opera House
CARLOTTA The new diva; Cholet’s wife	female	—	The new diva; Cholet’s wife
JEAN-CLAUDE The stage manager	male	—	The stage manager
INSPECTOR LEDOUX Chief of the Paris police	—	—	Chief of the Paris police
VARIOUS MEMBERS OF THE OPERA COMPANY, POLICE, AND THE PHANTOM’S ACOLYTES	—	—	—