The Phantom of the Opera is here, and fans cannot wait! A theatrical phenomenon, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s majestic musical has arrived in Mumbai at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), making its debut in India. Based on Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel ‘Le Fantome de L’Opera’, the musical follows a disfigured composer who haunts an opera house and becomes obsessed with a young soprano, Christine Daae. Blending the visual grandeur of gothic horror with the elegance of operatic music, The Phantom of the Opera explores themes of romance, isolation, beauty and obsession which have resonated with audiences across generations.

From the West End to Broadway, The Phantom of the Opera captivated global audiences for nearly 40 years before reaching India. The popular story was also adapted to the silver screen multiple times and has become a cultural touchstone with devoted fans speculating about the future and past of the adored characters. The legacy of this musical continues to evolve with the numerous international productions (in 21 languages). We speak to fans, and theatre makers in Mumbai who delve into the spectacle, and characters they resonate most with, and trace the enduring legacy of The Phantom of the Opera.