 Event |
The Phantom of the Opera
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| Venue |
Princess Theatre (1886- ), Melbourne, VIC |
| Umbrella Event |
Australian Premiere |
| First Date |
7 December 1990 |
| Opening Date |
8 December 1990 |
| Last Date |
5 June 1993 |
| Dates Estimated |
Yes |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
"Based on Gaston Leroux's 19th century novel, set in the labyrinthine Paris Opera House". |
| Description Source |
Reviewer's Opinion |
| Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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| Secondary Genre |
Rock Opera
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| Subjects |
Entertainers
Theatre
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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Interview: The Phantom of the Opera auditions., University of New England, Stage on Screen Collection, 11 February 1990
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Performance Recording: Phantom of the Opera., University of New England, Stage on Screen Collection, 22 November 1990
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Performance Recording: Phantom of the Opera., University of New England, Stage on Screen Collection, 25 March 1990
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Performance Recording: University of New England, Stage on Screen Collection, 1 January 1991
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Programme: The Phantom of the Opera, 8 December 1990
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Review: Alison Croggon, The Bulletin, 18 December 1990
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Review: Bob Crimeen, Sunday Sun, 9 December 1990
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Review: Bob Evans, Sydney Morning Herald, 10 December 1990
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Review: Caroline Baum, The Sunday Herald, 9 December 1990
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Review: Chris Boyd, Melbourne Times, 12 December 1990
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Review: Fiona Scott-Norman, Inpress, 19 December 1990
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Review: Helen Thomson, The Sunday Herald, 16 December 1990
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Review: Jason Romney, The Herald Sun, 10 December 1990
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Review: John Cargher, The Bulletin, 18 December 1990
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Review: Ken Healey, Sun Herald, 16 December 1990
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Review: Leonard Radic, The Age, 10 December 1990
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Review: Peta Koch, Courier Mail, 10 December 1990
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Review: Peter Craven, The Australian, 10 December 1990
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| Works |
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| Text Nationality |
England
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| Production Nationality |
Australia
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| Further Information |
The programme contains numerous photos and biographies. Production ran for two and a half years in Melbourne, for 1048 performances and made $82 million. Established a new record as longest running show ever produced in Victoria.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Programme |
Dennis Wolanski Library collection at UNSW Library |
| Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record |
December 1990 |
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| Data Reviewed By
| Beaglehole Peter (PeterBeaglehole) on 3 June 2019 |
| Event Identifier |
13005 |
| Dataset |
AusStage |
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