London Phantom of the Opera Turns 30—A Look Back at the Original

The Original Production of Phantom of the Opera opened 30 years ago, October 9, 1986, at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London, starring Michael Crawford as The Phantom and Sarah Brightman as Christine Daaé.

See Photos From the Original Production of Phantom of the Opera to Celebrate Their 30th Anniversary

Phantom Original London Cast 07 HR — See Photos From the Original Production of Phantom of the Opera to Celebrate Their 30th Anniversary

The original production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical opened October 9, 1986 at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London.
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Phantom Original London Cast 05 HR — Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman

Phantom Original London Cast 06 HR — Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman

Phantom Original London Cast 01 HR — Sarah Brightman

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Phantom Original London Cast 02 HR — Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman

Phantom Original London Cast 03 HR — Michael Crawford

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Phantom Original London Cast 04 HR — Cast

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Phantom Original London Cast 08 HR — Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman

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Check out this bonus shot of Lady Diana visiting the cast backstage at the show at Her Majesty’s Theatre:

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