Based on the novel by Gaston Leroux, "The Phantom of the Opera" presents the story of the hideously deformed Phantom who lurks beneath the stage of the Paris Opera, exercising a reign of terror over its occupants. The Phantom falls in love with the young singer Christine, devoting himself to creating a new opera star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and employing all the skills at his disposal.
"Judging by sheer invention, emotional punch and onstage talent, the venerable blockbuster still beats out almost all of the whippersnappers currently on Broadway." -- The New York Times