【History Talk】True story behind "The Phantom of the Opera."【Kenshin History 】

On April 16, 2023, the longest-running musical in Broadway history, "The Phantom of the Opera," bid farewell to Broadway. Since its premiere in 1988, it had accumulated nearly 20 million attendees and grossed over $1.4 billion, making it one of Broadway's most successful productions. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced Broadway to close for 18 months, the production faced insurmountable losses, leading to its closure.
Many of you may have seen or heard of this adaptation of Gaston Leroux's French novel. It depicts a musical genius with a disfigured face who haunts the Paris Opera House, training his beloved soprano, Christine, leading to a tragic love triangle. However, I'm not a theater critic. Today, I'll discuss the real story behind "The Phantom of the Opera."