The Phantom of the Opera Comes to San Francisco’s Music Box Company

The Phantom of the Opera is coming to San Francisco’s Music Box Company! This classic tale of love, obsession, and mystery is sure to thrill audiences of all ages. Don’t miss your chance to see this iconic musical come to life on the stage.

The Music Box Company

San Francisco is home to a number of great theaters, but none are quite like the Music Box Company. The Music Box Company is a small, independent theater that specializes in musical theater. They’ve been in operation for over 20 years, and they’ve built a reputation for putting on shows that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.

A brief history

The Music Box Company was founded in 1888 by Oscar Wilde and Lillie Langtry. The company was one of the first to offer live music performances in San Francisco. The Music Box Company was known for its grandiose productions, which often featured live animals and special effects. The company’s most famous production was The Phantom of the Opera, which opened in San Francisco in 1909. The Phantom of the Opera was a huge success, and it helped put the Music Box Company on the map.

The company continued to produce successful shows throughout the 1910s and 1920s. In 1927, the Music Box Company was bought by Fox Film Corporation. Fox continued to produce films at the Music Box Theatre until 1962, when the theatre was sold to various private owners. Today, the theatre is owned by Live Nation and is one of San Francisco’s premier concert venues.

The current season

The Music Box Company is located in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District. We are a full service music store offering new and used musical instruments, private music lessons, band and orchestra rentals, and we also buy and sell used musical instruments. We carry a wide range of orchestral and band instruments including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. In addition to our retail store, we also have an online store where you can purchase musical instruments and accessories 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our current season features The Phantom of the Opera! For more information on our upcoming season, please visit our website or give us a call at (415) 626-7272.

The Phantom of the Opera

Based on the classic novel by Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of the Opera is a musical masterpiece with unforgettable songs and a heartbreaking story. The Phantom of the Opera tells the tale of a beautiful soprano, Christine Daaé, who is taken under the wing of a masked man known only as “The Phantom.” The Phantom is obsessed with Christine and will do anything to make her a star. But as Christine’s fame grows, so does the Phantom’s jealousy, and he soon realizes that he may never be able to have her for himself. The Phantom of the Opera is a sweeping romance that has captivated audiences all over the world.

The story

The Phantom of the Opera is a musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Charles Hart. The book was originally written by Gaston Leroux. The musical debuted in London’s West End in 1986, and on Broadway in 1988. It won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 1988. The story is about a beautiful soprano named Christine, who is being haunted by a disfigured man called the Phantom who lives beneath the Paris Opera House.

The music

The Phantom of the Opera is a musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Charles Hart. The book was originally conceived by Webber and Richard Stilgoe and is based on the French novel Le Fantôme de l’Opéra by Gaston Leroux.

The musical opened in London’s West End in 1986, and on Broadway in 1988. It won the 1986 Olivier Award and the 1988 Tony Award for Best Musical. The Phantom of the Opera has been staged in many professional and amateur productions around the world, exceeding 10,000 performances, making it one of the most popular musicals of all time.

The music of The Phantom of the Opera has been released in several recordings, including an original cast recording, a studio cast recording, a live capture from The Royal Albert Hall 25th anniversary celebration concert in 2011, and an 2017 complete film score album.

The production

Based on the novel by Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a disfigured musical genius who haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera. He falls in love with a beautiful soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and by employing all of the devious means at his disposal.

The cast

The Phantom of the Opera will be coming to San Francisco’s Music Box Company this fall, and the cast has been announced!

The lead roles will be played by Andrew Lloyd Webber regulars Michael Crawford as the Phantom and Sara Brightman as Christine, with Clive Carter as Raoul. The production will also feature James Barbour as Firmin, Gary Mauer as André, Marqueece Harris-Dawson as Piangi, Lee Brearley as Carlotta, Jennifer Hope Wills as Meg Giry, and Memory Apata as Madame Giry.

This production of The Phantom of the Opera is being directed by Harold Prince, with musical direction by Paul Gemignani and choreography by Gillian Lynne. It will have its official opening night on October 5th at the Music Box Company in San Francisco.

The set

The set for The Phantom of the Opera is impressive, to say the least. It is a large, three-story structure that takes up most of the stage. The first and second floors are taken up by the theater itself, while the third floor is reserved for the Phantom’s lair. The set is realistic and detailed, with authentic-looking props and furniture. It is also very creepy, with dark corners and hidden alcoves that create a sense of suspense and mystery.

The costumes

The costumes for the production were designed by Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner, who won an Academy Award for their work on the film version of The Phantom of the Opera. Gardiner said that she wanted the costumes to be “opulent but not over-the-top”, and that she was inspired by old photographs of Sarah Bernhardt, Edwin Booth, and other actors from the late 19th century.

The show’s producer, Cameron Mackintosh, was adamant that the look of the production should be faithful to Gaston Leroux’s original novel, and as such, demanded that Chappel and Gardiner design period-appropriate clothing. Many of the fabrics used in the costumes were specially woven to resemble those that would have been used in the late 1800s.

The reviews

The reviews of the San Francisco production of The Phantom of the Opera are in, and they are mixed. Some people loved it and thought it was a great production, while others thought it was just okay.

The critics

The Phantom of the Opera Comes to San Francisco’s Music Box Company

San Francisco’s Music Box Company is thrilled to present The Phantom of the Opera, running now through June 3. The classic story, based on Gaston Leroux’s novel and enormously popular Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, tells of a disfigured composer who haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House. He falls madly in love with a beautiful soprano named Christine, abducting her and holding her captive in his underground lair. Will she ever escape from The Phantom’s clutches?

The critics are raving about The Phantom of the Opera at the Music Box Company! “A non-stop onslaught of thrills and chills!” “An edge-of-your-seat spectacle not to be missed!” “The perfect blend of horror, romance, and suspense!” Tickets are selling fast, so don’t delay – get yours today!

The audience

The majority of the audience was thrilled with the production, with many people giving it a standing ovation. The sets and costumes were generally well-received, although some people thought they were a bit too modern for the era in which the story is set. The acting was universally praised, with particular acclaim going to the actors who played Jean Valjean and Javert. The singing was also very well-received, with both solos and ensemble pieces getting a lot of applause.