The Phantom of the Opera is back in New York soon

This announcement follows that of the governor of the state of New York, Andrew Cuomo, in which he authorized the New York theaters to reopen on September 14, 2021.

Famous composer Andrew Lloyd Webber explains: “I am very proud to be English, however Broadway is my homeland. Knowing that The Phantom will be one of the first shows to raise the curtain again in New York is a huge source of joy. What makes me sad is that Hal – Harold Prince the director, note – will not be able to celebrate with us. When we will be back on stage on October 22nd I know that he will also be present with in one form or another. He and our entire team would have been so excited to be able to welcome audiences back to the Majestic Theater. “

Producer Cameron Mackintosh adds: “Never could we have imagined that an unprecedented crisis would force us to lower the curtain for almost a year and a half. I am so happy today to be able to announce the return of The Phantom to Broadway. . This period has been so difficult for the 125 people who make up our team (actors, technicians, musicians …). We will meet again soon to work together to put together this unique show. “

According to the show’s press secretary, Broadway producers will soon be working with New York State on the health protocol that will apply in theaters. Wearing a mask at all times as well as a vaccination control are being studied. The Phantom of the Opera Should only reopen if New York theaters reopen at full capacity.

Just before the Covid-19 pandemic, The Phantom of the Opera was in its 32nd year of operation in New York and in its 34th year of operation in London. It also holds the American record for the show having employed the most employees with nearly 6,500 people including 400 actors.

In London, the show is set to restart on July 27 at Her Majesty’s Theater and is set to premiere at the Sydney Opera House on September 3, 2021.

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