Phantom of the Opera Comes to Seattle Paramount Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera comes to the Seattle Paramount Theatre as part of the Broadway Across America Series.
The story is adapted from the novel by Gaston Leroux, and tells the tragic love story of Christine, a beautiful young opera singer, and the Phantom, a young composer living beneath the opera house, hiding away because of his physical appearance. Add in Raoul, another suitor, and the classic love triangle is complete, eventually leading to drama, tears, and a bittersweet ending.
The first time I saw The Phantom of the Opera was many years ago at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC. I was thoroughly wrapped up in the story, and by the end was moved to tears by the performances and the music.
Take a listen:
I’ve seen The Phantom of the Opera a number of times since then, and it has always been a lavish production. The special effects are amazing –- even though I’ve seen it enough times that some of the surprise is gone.
Location: Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine Street, Downtown (map it)
Dates & Times: September 10th – October 5th, various times
Tickets: Start at $25 (and yes, as of this date there are still some available at this price), available through Ticketmaster online or by phone at 206-292-ARTS (2787)
Parking: Limited street parking; many pay lots and garages in the area.
The Phantom of the Opera runs about two and a half hours. Although it is designated as suitable for all ages, I think some of the themes and effects may be a little too intense for very young children
Photo credit: Courtesy of the Paramount Theatre, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, John Cuida as The Phantom, photographer Joan Marcus
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