Phantom of the Opera - Musical Theatre Basel

Itinerary

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER'S MUSICAL WORLD SUCCESS

The world's most popular musical PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is returning to the Musical Theatre Basel in Switzerland after almost 30 years!

Andrew Lloyd Webber's most famous musical is also one of the most successful in entertainment history - with over 160 million viewers in 41 countries and 186 cities in 19 languages to date. It is the show that ran the longest on Broadway, celebrated its 35th anniversary there in 2023 and has won more than 70 major theatre awards, including seven Tony Awards and four Olivier Awards, including one for Best Musical.

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER'S PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, based on the classic novel "Le Fantôme de L'Opéra" by Gaston Leroux, is set in the glorious Paris of the 1930s and tells the story of a musical genius known only as "The Phantom" who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera.

The Phantom is fascinated by the talents and beauty of the young soprano Christine. He lures her to him and falls madly in love with her. However, the phantom knows nothing of Christine's love for Raoul, and his obsession is the catalyst for a dramatic development in which jealousy, madness and passion collide.

With 100 participants including a live orchestra as well as breathtaking stage sets, special effects and more than 230 costumes, the spectacle contains some of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most famous and thrilling pieces of music, such as "The Phantom of the Opera", "Think of Me" and "Music of the Night". With over 40 million copies sold worldwide, the original cast recording is the best-selling musical recording of all time.

Brief information

Show times: 19.30 hrs
Duration: approx. 2 hours 40 minutes (incl. interval)
Language: Original version in English
Return journey: 30 minutes after the performance
Catering: You can enjoy snacks and drinks at the bars in the foyer before the performance.
Admission regulations: Bags, rucksacks and other items larger than DIN A4 as well as umbrellas may not be taken into the theatre and must be handed in at the cloakroom for a fee.
Age recommendation: Recommended from 8 years. Children under the age of 3 are not admitted to the Musical Theatre Basel.
Children: Children need their own ticket to see the musical. Children up to the age of 16 receive a discount on the bus journey and the ticket. In the interest of your child and the other visitors, we ask you not to bring your baby or toddler to the musical. The amount of the discount is available on request by calling 062 296 12 61 or via info@born-reisen.ch.