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Sunset Boulevard

From May 2024, Princess Theatre, Melbourne
From August 2024, Sydney Opera House

Musical superstar Sarah Brightman stars in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extraordinary musical about a Hollywood icon.

A must-see if you love stories of old Hollywood, legends on stage, Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals.

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West Side Story on Sydney Harbour

22 March – 21 April 2024
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour

A musical masterpiece returns to Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour in a thrilling, larger-than-life staging. Dynamic dance numbers and fireworks soar across the harbour.

A must see if you love Romeo and Juliet, showstopping song and dance numbers, a tear-jerking ending.

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Venue

State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

Running time

Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one interval.

Recommended for ages 10+

Material includes themes of violence and horror, and depiction of hanging. Parental guidance suggested.

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Opera Australia and the Really Useful Group
In association with
Cameron Mackintosh
Present
The New Production of
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s

The Phantom of the Opera

at Arts Centre Melbourne

Experience the phenomenon of one of the most successful musicals of all time, when Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary show comes to Melbourne.

Hit after hit punctuates the thrilling score, from the stunning romance of ‘Music of the Night’, ‘Think of Me’ and ‘All I Ask of You’ to the splendid ‘Masquerade’ and brilliant title song.

Now, you can hear them all in a spectacular new production that has stunned critics across the United Kingdom and North America. It features new direction by Laurence Connor, new scenic design by Paul Brown, lighting design by Tony Award®-winner Paule Constable, sound design by Mick Potter, new choreography by Scott Ambler and the original, Tony Award®-winning costume design by Maria Björnson.

Overseen by Cameron Mackintosh and Matthew Bourne, the “eye-poppingly innovative” (Australian Financial Review) new staging includes many special effects, from the famous chandelier to the underground lake, and a large cast and orchestra. It “remains as visually ravishing as ever” (The Age), and “cannot fail to impress” (Time Out).

The Phantom haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House. He’s man and mystery, a deformed genius. And in Christine Daaé, he’s found his angel of music: the young woman he would make a star. But how many lives will he sacrifice to make the music of the night?

“Classics are classic for a reason. ★★★★★”

Time Out

The Phantom of the Opera at Sydney Opera House (2022)

Photographer: Daniel Boud

The Phantom of the Opera at Sydney Opera House (2022)

Photographer: Daniel Boud

The Phantom of the Opera at Sydney Opera House (2022)

Photographer: Daniel Boud

The Phantom of the Opera at Sydney Opera House (2022)

Photographer: Daniel Boud

The Phantom of the Opera at Sydney Opera House (2022)

Photographer: Daniel Boud

The Phantom of the Opera at Sydney Opera House (2022)

Photographer: Daniel Boud

Cast & Creative

Composer, Book, Co-Orchestrator
Producer
Lyrics
Book & Additional Lyrics
Director
Choreographer
Set Design
Costume Designer
Maria Björnson®
Lighting Designer
Sound Design
Video & Projection Design
Illusion Consultant
Orchestrations
Production overseen by
Associate Director
Associate Choreographer
Associate Scenic Designer
Associate Lighting Designer
Associate Sound Designer
Associate Costume Designer and Maria Björnson®’s Costume Designs Recreated by
Associate Hair and Wig Designer
Musical Supervisor (Australia)
Associate Lighting Designer
Associate Sound Designer
Resident Director
Musical Director
Producer
Really Useful Theatre Co.
The Phantom
Christine Daaé
Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny
Monsieur Firman
Monsieur André
Carlotta Giudicelli
Madame Giry
Ubaldo Piangi
Meg Giry
Princess, Page, Christine Daaé at certain performances
Don Attilio
Monsieur Reyer
Hairdresser
Monsieur Lefèvre, Fire Chief
Marksman
Jeweller
Wild Woman, Confidante
Wardrobe Mistress
Princess, Madame Firman
Princess, Page
Hannibal's Guard, Satyr
Passarino
Auctioneer
Joseph Buquet

Orchestra Victoria

The Ballet Chorus of the Opéra Populaire
Swing, Dance Captain
Swing, Assistant Dance Captain
Swing
Standby Christine
Standby Raoul

Synopsis

At an auction of opera memorabilia at the Paris Opera House, an old man, Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny, bids for a strange musical box which seems to hold for him some special memory. The newly restored chandelier is revealed and we are swept back to the time of Raoul’s youth, when the chandelier hung in splendour from the dome of the Opera House.

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