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TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND BE PREPARED TO BE DAZZLED! “THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA”

FSCJ ARTIST SERIES REVIEW Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom [email protected] The , as part of its celebration of fifty years of presenting outstanding theatre, has brought the new “” to the Times-Union Center in downtown Jacksonville. The production opened on February 10th, 2016 and will remain on stage through February 21st in the . For ticket information, call (904) 442-2929 or visit fscjartistseries.org. As we approached the TU Center for Friday’s performance, we saw one of the large tractor trailers used to transport costumes and sets. The side displayed the musical’s now iconic logo, along with large letters that advised …

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The Phantom of the Opera – Let Your Fantasies Unwind

was first published in 1909 and was based on historical events that occurred at the Paris Opera House in the 19th Century. launched the Phantom in a 1925 film, but it really took flight in 1986 when opened his masterpiece on stage in London’s West End.  It is the longest running show in Broadway history and the second longest-running West End Musical.  The Phantom has been seen by more than 130 million people in 27 countries.   ’s spectacular new production sold out in the United Kingdom and is now on tour across North America.   The FSCJ Artist Series …

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The faces of “THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA”

CAST REVEALED FOR ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA COMING TO THE TIMES-UNION CENTER’S MORAN THEATER Casting has been announced for Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew ’s for the premiere Jacksonville engagement at the Times-Union Center.  With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM is performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America.  To purchase tickets, visit fscjartistseries.org, call (904) 442-2929 or visit the box office Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ticket prices start at $38.50. …

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