Jack Watkins tells the tale of one of the West End’s most iconic musicals, and how The Phantom of the Opera evolved from an obscure novel and largely forgotten films to become a global sensation.
The Phantom of the Opera is one of a select group of stage musicals to enjoy success that has exceeded not only that of the book on which it was based, but also high-quality film adaptations. It has been a fixture of London’s West End theatreland for more than 35 years…
