The legendary original Phantom of the Opera returns to China, concluding its massive mainland tour. With over 1.6 billion global viewers, 70+ international awards, and translations in 23 languages, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece blends romance, mystery, and theatrical spectacle. Experience the original production in Shanghai—an unforgettable night of music, drama, and cinematic-quality stagecraft.

About the Show

The Phantom of the Opera is a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, adapted from Gaston Leroux’s novel Le Fantôme de l’Opéra. It follows the story of a mysterious Phantom who becomes obsessed with Christine Daaé, a young soprano, and uses his talents and methods to cultivate her exceptional abilities. The production is known for its spectacular sets, intricate choreography, and elaborate costumes.

Highlights

Timeline

• 1986: London premiere at Her Majesty’s Theatre
• 1988: Broadway debut, becoming the longest-running musical at the time
• 2004: First original production in mainland China with a 99% attendance rate
• 2023: First Chinese-language production
• 2024–2026: Original production’s largest-scale mainland China tour, 299 shows in 8 cities, over 400,000 attendees

Program

• 230+ lavish costumes
• Scene changes every few minutes
• Performed in 217 cities in 23 languages
• 25th Anniversary performance streamed on Bilibili with 2.2 million views
• Douban rating 9.6

Why Go

Attending this production offers a chance to experience the original musical in Shanghai, with meticulously designed costumes and stagecraft. It’s suitable for audiences who appreciate classic musicals and large-scale theatrical productions. The performance is part of the final stages of its mainland tour, providing a limited opportunity to see this production live.