The Phantom of the Opera Premieres at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center November 26 – December 20, 2009
The Longest Running Broadway show in history Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA finally arrives at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center, beginning Thursday, November 26th through December 20th, 2009. Tickets are on sale now and are available at the DPAC box office, online at DPACnc.com, by calling 919.680.2787, or all Ticketmaster outlets.
Durham, NC (PRWEB) November 11, 2009 -- The Cameron Mackintosh production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince, premieres at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center, beginning Thursday, November 26th through December 20th. The press opening night is Saturday, November 28th at 8:00pm. Tickets are on sale now and are available at the DPAC box office, online at DPACnc.com, by calling 919.680.2787, or all Ticketmaster outlets. Ticket prices range from $25 to $82.
Phantom & Christine Daae, Photo Credit: Joan Marcus
Groups save big! Bring a group of 15 or more to receive a 15 percent discount and complimentary tickets. Orchestra seating is available. Let DPAC entertain your family during Thanksgiving with 20% off and complimentary tickets for family groups of just 10 or more. Special pricing is also available for student, military and senior groups. The purchase of group tickets for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA includes a free space rental for a pre-show party. Plan your holiday outing at DPAC! Space is booking quickly and availability is limited, so interested groups should contact Group Services as soon as possible. Group savings apply to all performances excluding Saturday nights. Groups save by calling 919-281-0587 for tickets to this amazing musical.
With worldwide grosses estimated at over $5 billion, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is the most successful entertainment venture of the twentieth century, surpassing such blockbuster films as Titanic, Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park and Star Wars. The winner of seven Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, THE
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA has been seen by over 80 million people in 124 cities in 25 countries. Worldwide, the show consistently plays to larger audiences and in longer engagements than any other musical in history. On January 9, 2006, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA became the longest-running show in Broadway history surpassing Cats’ record-holding run of 7,485 performances. The show celebrated an unprecedented milestone on January 26, 2008 when it reached its twentieth anniversary on Broadway.
Based on the classic novel Le Fantôme de l’Opéra by Gaston Leroux, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. He falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and by employing all of the devious methods at his command.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA had its world premiere on October 9, 1986 at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London, winning every major British theatre award including the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards. The New York production opened on January 26, 1988 with a then-record advance of $18 million. The musical went on to sweep the 1988 Tony Awards, winning seven, including Best Musical. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA also won seven Drama Desk Awards and three Outer Critics Circle Awards. The original London cast recording was the first in British musical history to enter the charts at number one. It has since gone both gold and platinum in Britain and the United States, selling over 25 million copies.
The Phantom of the Opera will play Thursday, November 26 through Sunday, December 20.
The Durham engagement of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is a subscription offering of the SunTrust Broadway Series. Visit the official THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA website at www.thephantomoftheopera.com.
About DPAC
Durham Performing Arts Center is a 2,800 capacity multi-use theatre that will feature the hottest Broadway and family shows, high-profile concerts and incredible special events. DPAC has become a beacon of energy in Durham and a cultural landmark for entertainment for the region to experience. DPAC presents the SunTrust Broadway Series in the first-class theatre with show stopping Broadway engagements of Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Spring Awakening, and much more during DPAC’s second Broadway season. Music legend Jackson Browne, superstar Vince Gill and numerous electrifying performances are set to take the stage during the upcoming DPAC season.
About SunTrust Broadway Series
SunTrust Broadway Series tickets are still on sale at www.DPACnc.com. Lock in the best seats at DPAC to be first in line for the biggest Broadway shows in the Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill region for years to come. Season subscribers get the best benefits including the best seats, complimentary parking, free exchanges, guaranteed renewal privileges and much more.
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