The Phantom Of The Opera at Orpheum Theatre San Francisco

Get ready for the most intensifying music epic ever! This masterpiece from the legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber has taken the world by storm and has been recorded to be one of the longest running Broadway musicals ever! This 2026, the Phantom of the Opera is hitting the road and will be bringing its grand production to key cities, including San Francisco, California! Witness the magic of the Phantom of the Opera as it lights up the Orpheum Theatre San Francisco! This theatrical gem will be delivering a total of 17 performances from May 28 to June 7, 2026! It’s awfully limited, we know, that’s why you have to act fast! The shows are surefire to deliver the most magnficinet production you’ve ever seen! It features the groundbreaking work of THE Andrew Lloyd Webber plus lyrics from the legendary Charle Hart and Richard Stillgoe! So give yourself the gift of seeing this multi award-winning musical by hitting the Get Tickets link before it’s too late!

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THE PLOT

In 1881, the cast of the brand new production of Hannibal were rehearsing at the prestigious Paris Opera House. The production experiences a multitude of difficulties due to the Phantom. Unless they give in to his demands, the new show will never see the light of day. His demands include putting the young and talented chorus girl Christine Daae as the lead soprano. Christine, delighted with her new role, shares to her friend that she has a mysterious tutor that she calls “Angel of Music.” Turns out that this angel was the Phantom and he has fallen in love with the young singer. However, things take a turn when Christine Daae falls in love with a young patron, Raoul. What will happen to the production now that the Phantom’s love is not reciprocated? Find out when you experience the stunning production of Phantom of the Opera at the Orpheum Theatre San Francisco!

ABOUT THE MUSICAL

Considered an all time classic, the Phantom of the Opera premiered in 1986 in London’s West End. The musical features the work of legendary composer and playwright Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Charles Hart. Later productions featured additional lyrics and story from Richard Stilgoe. Its original production featured soprano Sarah Brightman and film and stage superstar Michael Crawford. The musical eventually made its way to Broadway in 1988. The production achieved incredible commercial success, so much so that the Phantom of the Opera has been recorded to be the longest running Broadway musical of all time. The following year, the musical went on tour followed by another run in 1990. In 2025, the production of the Phantom of the Opera went on a North American tour for the first time since 2013. So it’s been over ten years since the production left its home at Broadway and visited major cities across the U.S. and Canada!

“There are few musicals as enduring, as opulent, or as deeply embedded in musical theatre history as The Phantom of the Opera.” – Esquire

THE CREATIVE TEAM 

We all know that this masterpiece was the creation of the legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber. The musical features music and story from the multi awarded English composer. The show also features the work of lyricist Charles Hart. Much later, the revival production brings additional books and lyrics by Richard Stillgoe. Gilliane Lyne delivers an astounding staging and choreogprahy, bringing this spectacular show to life. The musical also brought in the amazing talent of 21-time Tony Award winning director Harold Prince. The production also features outstanding work from lighting designer Andrew Bridge, sound designer Mick Potter, and set and image designer Matt Kinley, among others. 

 “Andrew Lloyd Webber has a true pop sensibility, ladling on the hooks. There are reprises and motifs everywhere, and even similar melodies in two of the big songs.” – The Guardian

LEGACY

The Phantom of the Opera achieved great commercial success, selling over $6 billion in worldwide gross ticket sales. In 2019, it will reportedly be seen by over 140 million people. In addition to its massive sales, it has also garnered countless accolades. The Phantom of the Opera has won four Laurence Olivier Awards, seven Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards, and five Outer Critics Circle Awards. The music of this incredible production also gained worldwide fame. Titles like “The Music of the Night,” “Phantom of the Opera,” and “All I Ask of You” became cultural phenomena. 

“From soaring, romantic music, to haunting organ music; the soundtrack is stunning.” – Stage to Page UK

THE REVIEWS

Reviews were also raving as theater critics had nothing but great words for this incredible musical. “A haunting tale of obsession, unrequited love, and the perilous seduction of brilliance, Phantom remains a breathtaking spectacle of operatic drama,” Esquire mentioned in their review. The writer added how the production had stood the test of time and remained to stand out in a sea of new productions, “There are few musicals as enduring, as opulent, or as deeply embedded in musical theatre history as The Phantom of the Opera.”

“There’s a reason it (The Phantom of the Opera) has been running for 35 years and that’s the tunes,” according to the Guardian. The review continued, “Andrew Lloyd Webber has a true pop sensibility, ladling on the hooks. There are reprises and motifs everywhere, and even similar melodies in two of the big songs. Essentially, never take the unexpected route when the note you want to hear is right there.”

Over in Stage to Page UK, the reviewer mentioned, “From soaring, romantic music, to haunting organ music; the soundtrack is stunning.” The writer continued that the performances of “Phantom of the Opera” and “Music of the Night” were the greatest 15 minutes of theater she had ever seen, “The lighting, the staging, the props, the voices. Nothing can be faulted.”

“It is spectacular entertainment, visually the most impressive of the British musicals.” – New York Daily News

One of the most glowing reviews the musical has ever received came from Variety, “The 19th century period spectacle, scenic legerdemain, soaring melodies and exceptional singing are at the service of an involving and piquantly offbeat love story, all of it staged with brilliantly organized flair by Harold Prince, back in top form.”

“it is a piece of impeccably crafted musical theater, with theme, music and staging in perfect accord,” the New York Post wrote. Fellow NYC based publication, the New York Daily News agreed, “It is spectacular entertainment, visually the most impressive of the British musicals.”

THE VENUE

Catch this mind blowing classic at the Orpheum Theatre San Francisco. When you bring a groundbreaking musical to the City of San Francsisco, there’s no other clear choice than the Orpheum Theatre. First of all, many major productions have staged trial runs at this venue before premiering on Broadway. The venue also has a great history in hosting some of the biggest Broadway productions to pass by the city. The venue remains top caliber, despite being a historic landmark. It continues to refurbish and renovate throughout decades of its operations. Today, it stands as a state of the art facility with cutting edge audio and lights technology. Moreover, the show is anticipated to be a fuss free experience thanks to the venue’s excellen accessibility and ample parking within the area. If you want to catch Phantom of the Opera at a fantastic venue, you better see it at the Orpheum Theatre San Francisco.

Don’t miss out on the phenomenal return of the most iconic Broadway masterpieces of all time! The Phantom of the Opera will light up the Orpheum Theatre San Francisco from May 28 to June 7, 2026! Take this opportunity to secure your tickets early before the shows sell out!