Andrew Lloyd Webber's
The Phantom of the Opera
A musical that must be seen at the Opera
The blockbuster musical The Phantom of the Opera returns to the Finnish National Opera’s repertoire last time in autumn 2024.
The Phantom of the Opera, one of the all-time favourites at the Finnish National Opera, has had over a hundred sold-out performances in Finland. Globally, it’s estimated that Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera (1986) has been seen by over 140 million people, making it the world’s most popular musical.
Combining elements of classical music with pop and rock, this musical is a perfect choice for first-time visitors, too. The Finnish National Opera’s version features the largest ensemble of singers, musicians, and dancers ever seen in Finland. This spectacle is simply unmissable!
Please note that separate terms and conditions apply to performances of The Phantom of the Opera.
”The audience was full of young people and families, with an atmosphere reminiscent of a festival. A perfect success by the Finnish National Opera in every possible way.”
–Savon Sanomat Newspaper
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Synopsis
The year is 1861. A new opera is being rehearsed at the Opéra Populaire. In the middle of the rehearsal, a backdrop counterweight suddenly falls to the floor: the Phantom of the Opera has caused yet another accident. Carlotta, the diva of the Opéra, refuses to perform a role assigned to her, and an inexperienced chorus girl named Christine is given her big chance. The performance is successful, and Christine reports to her friend that she has been taking voice lessons from a mysterious figure, the ‘Angel of Music’.
The Phantom insists that Christina be given the lead role in the next opera. The directors and staff, however, decide to defy the Phantom’s edict. The accidents continue. Later, the Phantom demands that the Opéra produce an opera written by him, with a lead role tailored for Christine.
The opera directors agree, but only because they intend to take the opportunity to apprehend the Phantom at the premiere. The plan backfires: the Phantom murders the star
tenor of the Opéra and appears on stage in costume to sing a duet with Christine. As Christine unmasks the Phantom in full view of the audience, he is enraged and drags Christine with him into the cellars. The opera staff follow in pursuit, including Raoul, a patron of the opera and Christine’s beloved. The Phantom captures Raoul and threatens to kill him unless Christine agrees to marry the Phantom. Christine makes her choice, and when the rest of the opera staff arrive, the Phantom has vanished.
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Creative team
- Music
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Lyrics
- Charles Hart
- Additional Lyrics
- Richard Stilgoe
- Book
- Andrew Lloyd Webber, Richard Stilgoe
- Based on the novel ‘Le Fantôme de l'Opéra’ by
- Gaston Leroux
- Orchestrations
- Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Cullen
- Conductor
- Atso Almila, Nick Davies
- Director
- Tiina Puumalainen
- Sets
- Teppo Järvinen
- Costumes
- Marjaana Mutanen
- Choreography
- Osku Heiskanen
- Lighting design
- Timo Alhanen
- Sound design
- Andreas “Stanley” Lönnquist
Cast
- Madame Firmin
- Tanja Aidanjuuri
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Tickets and Performances
Please note that separate terms and conditions apply to performances of The Phantom of the Opera.
Sign language interpretation in the performances
on August 31 at 7 pm and September 11 at 7 pm.
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