Musical 'Phantom' Fourth Season... Opening at Charlotte Theater on March 17

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] The musical 'Phantom' (produced by EMK Musical Company) will celebrate its fourth season with a grand opening at the Charlotte Theater on March 17.

'Phantom' is based on Gaston Leroux's novel 'The Phantom of the Opera' (1910). Unlike the musical of the same name based on 'The Phantom of the Opera,' 'Phantom' focuses on the human side of Eric, the Phantom who hides in the opera house basement due to his disfigured face, and the story unfolds around this perspective.

'Phantom' premiered on Broadway in 1991, with the script written by American playwright Arthur Kopit and music composed by Maury Yeston, a two-time Tony Award winner for Best Original Score.

In Korea, it premiered in 2015, followed by a revival in 2016 and a third run in 2018. Across these three performances, it demonstrated strong box office power, attracting a total of 450,000 audience members to date.

In 2021, the musical 'Phantom' was directed and adapted by Robert Johanson, who has successfully led each season's performances, with director Kwon Eun-ah, who has long collaborated with Johanson, participating as co-director.

The first ticket opening for 'Phantom' is scheduled for the 19th.

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