Saturday 27 March 2021

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE TO COME ALIVE WITH ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Sydney Opera House will be cloaked in the magic and mystery of Broadway’s longest running musical, The Phantom of the Opera, when it opens in September.

The NSW Government has secured an eight-week season of the global sensation for the Harbour City through Destination NSW. The Phantom will be played by Australian star Josh Piterman who was playing the role in London when the pandemic closed theatres worldwide.

Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said the musical would play an important role in the State’s ongoing road to recovery.

“Musicals and theatre productions are a major contributor to the NSW visitor economy, which is why we have been working with Health and the live performance community to get this important sector back up and thriving.

“The Phantom of the Opera is a cultural icon and we anticipate that this upcoming season at Sydney Opera House will attract more than 10,000 visitors who stay more than 25,000 nights and spend close to $6.14 million.

“We are delighted to have secured this significant coup for Sydney, which also reinforces our vision of positioning Sydney and NSW as the events capital of the Asia Pacific,” Mr Ayres said.

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and Producer Cameron Mackintosh said: “We are thrilled to be bringing this exciting new production to Australia. The show has already proved a sensational box office success on National tours across the UK and the US.”

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