What was interesting, and frustrating, is that a lot of the film’s biggest issues were on the page.īe advised that everything from this point forward is full of spoilers. There were things that really worked, and things that didn’t. This was my first exposure to it - I never saw the stage musical, nor read the book. Rather, I just want to point out some story issues that stuck out to me - things I’d want to tackle if I’d gotten the script before it went into production. So I don’t want it to be weird next time I say hello to him at some event. Also, I’ve met the director and co-screenwriter, Joel Schumacher, who is every bit as nice as his reputation. If it were, I’d write about the performances, production design, music and all all the other factors that make or break a movie. He even teased that a Broadway revival could happen, adding, 'Our gratitude to American audiences falling in love with The Phantom is infinite.First off, this is not a film review. Producer Cameron Mackintosh said in a statement to E! News, 'All shows do finally close, and after considerable discussion between The Shuberts, The Really Useful Group, Andrew and myself, we concluded that the right time for Phantom was after the show's 35th birthday on February 18-a double celebration of Phantom's phenomenal success.'Īs for Phantom productions across the globe? Mackintosh confirmed that international productions will continue on, including London's reduced West End production (which was launched after shutting down during the pandemic), a production in Australia and the first Mandarin-language production, which is set to debut in China next year. Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, which has been on Broadway for an impressive 34 years, will officially drop the chandelier for the last time in February 2023-but not before commemorating its 35th anniversary.

That's right, Phantom of the Opera is ending its history-making run on Broadway, E! News has learned. The paper faces will no longer be on parade.

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