Michael Crawford "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" Sarah Brightman 1988 Benefit Invitation

Description

This is a rare invitation to the February 2nd, 1988 Benefit Performance of the Original Broadway production of the ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, RICHARD STILGOE and CHARLES HART musical hit "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" at the Majestic Theatre in New York City. (The production opened the same week on January 26th, 1988 and is still playing to packed houses at the Majestic Theatre. It is, by over 3,500 performances, the longest-running show in Broadway history.) ..... Proceeds from this special Benefit Performance aided the Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale. The musical starred Tony Award winner MICHAEL CRAWFORD in the title role and SARAH BRIGHTMAN as "Christine Daae" and featured STEVE BARTON, JUDY KAYE (Tony Award winner), CRIS GROENENDAAL, NICHOLAS WYMAN, LEILA MARTIN, DAVID ROMANO, ELISA HEINSOHN, REBECCA LUKER, CHARLES RULE, GEORGE LEE ANDREWS and NICOLE FOSSE ..... Side Note: On January 9th, 2006,
The Phantom of the Opera
became the longest-running musical in Broadway history, surpassing the previous record held by
Cats,
which remains among Broadway's
longest-running shows
.
The Phantom of the Opera
was the winner of seven 1988 Tony Awards including "Best Musical" ..... CREDITS: Music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER ("Jesus Christ Superstar", "Evita", "Cats", "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", "Song and Dance", "Starlight Express", "The Phantom of the Opera", "Aspects of Love", "By Jeeves", "Sunset Boulevard"); Book by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER and RICHARD STILGOE; Lyrics by CHARLES HART; Additional Lyrics by RICHARD STILGOE; Sets and Costumes designed by MARIA BJORNSON; Choreographed by GILLIAN LYNNE; Directed by HAROLD PRINCE; Produced by CAMERON MACKINTOSH and THE REALLY USEFUL THEATRE COMPANY ..... DETAILS: The invitation measures 5" X 7" inches, is printed on a card stock and opens at the bottom edge. The performance details are printed inside ..... CONDITION: This rare invitation is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.