The Phantom of the Opera
His Majesty's Theatre · West End
Taste attributes: musicalromancehorrordramatried & testedimaginarylinearglossybig & variedemotive & stirringcomplex relationshiptroubled leadslove conquers all
Lloyd Webber's gothic romance of a masked genius haunting the Paris Opera, played in the house it opened in.
Boxlist takeA stylish, emotional musical: familiar and wide-ranging. Best if you like polish over grit.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: tried and tested · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: very glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
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Details
- Area
- West End
- Opened
- 9 Oct 1986
- Booking until
- Open run
- Price
- See seller
- Music
- Classic musical theatre
- Audience participation
- None
- Official site
- Visit
- Taste scores
- How we score
Facts checked against the official site on 12 Nov 2026. Description and taste scores by Boxlist.